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Mark Cockburn

Napier

Summary

Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager NZ/AU

Markham Global
03.2020 - Current
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Industries Manager

Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 03.2020
  • Management
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers, securing favorable terms for the company.
  • Established robust quality control procedures, ensuring products met stringent industry standards while maintaining competitive pricing structures.
  • Managed a team of professionals to achieve quarterly targets and drive business growth.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date with industry standards, conducting internal audits, and implementing necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, such as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility across the organization.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency through collaboration between departments.
  • Enhanced communication channels within the organization, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to innovation and shared success.

H&S and Production Manager

Webster's Hydrated Lime Company
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Create and implement new H&S policies in line with new legislation
  • Develop SOP for safe work practices for tasks carried out on site.
  • Create and develop a safety culture for staff on site
  • Coordinate and plan production for manufactured products
  • Coordinate and develop staff on site, ensure succession for the future.
  • Reduce staff turnover and absenteeism rates

Regional Manager

AWF Group
08.2010 - 09.2014
  • Business development across Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and Manawatu regions.
  • Maintain and grow business with our current customers through sound business practices and building strong relationships.
  • Actively seek out new business opportunities. Face to face sales and cold calling.
  • Develop business plans in line with company KPI’s to ensure year on year growth of branches.
  • Create and set budgets for each business units and ensure compliance with setbudgets
  • Ensure branches operate in accordance with company policies.
  • Provide leadership and direction for branch staff within my region.
  • Implementing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures, overall management of health and safety to ensure branches adhere to set KPI.

Production Manager

Humes Pipeline Systems
06.2008 - 08.2010
  • Implementing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Scheduling production in accordance with requirements.
  • Ensuring product was produced to required standards and in accordance with customer needs.
  • Liaising with customers both internal and external.
  • Management and coordination of staff, encouraging development and mentoring of key individuals.
  • Project management for special precast projects.
  • Financial Management ensuring the business operates within specified budgets.

Health Safety and Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2007 - 06.2008
  • Implementing and maintaining health & safety policies and procedures.
  • Creating and training staff in job specific SOP’s.
  • Health and safety reporting and site monitoring.
  • Ensuring environmental compliance in accordance with consents.
  • Site auditing internal and external.

Production Supervisor

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2006 - 01.2007

Trainee Production Supervisor

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2005 - 01.2006

Weekend Production Supervisor

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2004 - 01.2005

Head Moulder

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2000 - 01.2002

Education

Business Leadership -

The Learning Wave
Auckland
01.2013

Employment Law Termination of Employment -

Impact
Hamilton
01.2008

Negotiation Skills -

NZ School of Business
Auckland
01.2008

Level 3, First Line Management - Communications & Quality

Auckland
01.2007

NZ Diploma of Exercise Prescription -

New Zealand Institute of Sport
Christchurch
01.2003

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Decision-making
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Maintaining compliance
  • Schedule management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Continuous improvements
  • Solutions development

Timeline

Operations Manager NZ/AU

Markham Global
03.2020 - Current

Industries Manager

Department of Corrections
01.2016 - 03.2020

H&S and Production Manager

Webster's Hydrated Lime Company
09.2014 - 12.2015

Regional Manager

AWF Group
08.2010 - 09.2014

Production Manager

Humes Pipeline Systems
06.2008 - 08.2010

Health Safety and Environmental Compliance Coordinator

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2007 - 06.2008

Production Supervisor

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2006 - 01.2007

Trainee Production Supervisor

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2005 - 01.2006

Weekend Production Supervisor

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2004 - 01.2005

Head Moulder

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2000 - 01.2002

Business Leadership -

The Learning Wave

Employment Law Termination of Employment -

Impact

Negotiation Skills -

NZ School of Business

Level 3, First Line Management - Communications & Quality

NZ Diploma of Exercise Prescription -

New Zealand Institute of Sport
Mark Cockburn