Nicholas Wertheim
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Production Manager with 5 years of experience in soft plastics/thermoforming environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments.
Responsible for managing and training a dynamic and diverse work force to achieve consistent OEE results.
Having worked along side companies such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and Hella New Zealand to ensure quality product is manufactured and delivered on time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Aztec Packaging
East Tamaki, AUK
05.2019 - Current
- Responsible for 14+ employees over a 3 shift 24/5 production model.
- Implemented and continuously improved ISO 9001:2015 through external and internal audits.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Lead the hiring process for new production floor employees and training programmes.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote a safe working environment in line with Worksafe NZ including safety audits.
- Managed OEE to maintain industry standard of 86% across the production floor.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions. Minimising downtimes and waste elements.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to standards and regulatory requirements while customer satisfaction. Continuous staff training on customer product requirements to ensure the standard is kept across shifts.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly asking for feedback on operational procedures.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
Bar Manager
Goode Brothers
Botany Downs, AUK
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Handled conflict resolution among staff members promptly and professionally, maintaining a positive work environment.
- Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
- Safeguarded compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all operations.
- Managed inventory to reduce wastage, ensuring optimal stock levels for daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sancta Maria College
Auckland, AUK12.2015
Level 4 Certificate in Business Management -
Upskills New Zealand
Auckland, AUK06.2023
Skills
- Production Planning with the use of AspectPT (EMS)
- Inventory Management through a IMS (Fishbowl)
- Operations Management
- Customer service and management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Continuous improvements
- Health and safety compliance
- Quality compliance training
- Supply chain distribution
- ISO 9001:2015 Standard Experience
- MPI training leading into appointed AP (accredited person)
Timeline
Production Manager
Aztec Packaging
05.2019 - Current
Bar Manager
Goode Brothers
06.2015 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Sancta Maria College
Level 4 Certificate in Business Management -
Upskills New Zealand