Paul Jones
Hastings,New Zealand
Summary
A team player with excellent communication skills, possessing valuable experience from twelve years in supply chain operations, combined with over twenty years of manufacturing experience I am confident working at all levels in an organisation.
Motivated by achieving goals, delivering results and providing services to support the successful operation of all areas of a business.
Possessing an enthusiastic attitude and by working hard I strive to ensure good practice is demonstrated across all areas of any business I work in.
A person who takes a “why can’t it be done?” approach, I welcome new opportunities and challenges that expand my skill set.
I have spent my whole working life utilising computers and software packages to plan, develop and manage operations. Along the way working in many SAP type systems though not as widely known as SAP.
I am a very structured in my approach to utilising data and the processing power these systems have, that enable improvements in a company’s overall operational performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Planning Manager
Johnny Appleseed Group
Hawkes Bay
01.2018 - Current
- Preparing and publishing SOH reports incorporating short and mid-range weekly sales order volumes for use in packhouse planning to supply local and export markets
- Issuing daily packing plans specifying varieties to pack, locations to draw from and either time to pack until, or output to achieve
- Forecasting and ordering packaging to meet daily and seasonal packing requirements
- Managing onsite and supplier packaging stock levels to enable uninterrupted supply to the packhouse
- Booking shipping containers, managing contracts, monitoring port arrivals and departures, publishing the shipping spreadsheet to communicate weekly load requirements and cut-off dates
- Reporting on aged inventory and publishing weekly inventory reports
- Managing a range of packaging and service providers, reviewing, and approving invoices, including analysis of Chep account transactions for pallets and crates
- Arranging new packaging development and trials to provide solutions for existing and new customers to meet their specific requirements, including GS1 barcode verification, artwork and format changes
- Reviewing and implementing solutions to reduce cost and wastage where possible.
Logistics and Store Manager
Emmerson Transport Ltd
Hawkes Bay
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managing daily operations of Major Hazard Facility, storing Class 5.1 upward dangerous and hazardous goods
- Managing a small team in safe storage and handling practices ensuring necessary compliance with safety equipment use and material handling practices
- Coordinating container shipping and devanning operations, unloading containers, palleting and safe storage of product
- Dispatching orders and consulting with local and linehaul dispatchers to ensure efficient loading of trucks and timely dispatch to meet delivery schedules
- Implementing and operating Farmlands Hastings Distribution Centre, 100+ plus product skus, order picking for distribution to lower and central North Island stores.
Production Manager
The Homegrown Juice Company Ltd
Hawkes Bay
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managing the daily operations of a cold press cold processed fruit juice production facility, from selecting raw materials and preparing recipes through to bottling, processing, and dispatching products to local and export markets
- Planning daily and weekly production to minimize out of stock situations in short shelf-life products produced from seasonally available raw materials
- Managing onsite raw material stocks and cool storage
- Performing repairs on equipment and assisting in production as needed to minimize downtime
- Reporting daily on operational performance and developing systems to improve efficiency
- Recruiting staff and coordinating with local company to supply temporary labour as needed
- Managing the Food Safety program and annual compliance audit
- Actively involved in plant expansion programs and installation of new equipment.
Purchasing Coordinator
Ardagh Group NZ Limited
Hawkes Bay
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managing the spare parts store for an industrial food can producer, sourcing, and re-ordering parts to ensure no stock outs of critical spares
- Monthly and weekly reporting on spare parts stock and value levels, part usage and purchasing of parts locally and from OEM suppliers in Europe and America
- Conducting Weekly cycle counts on spares, and completing bi-annual full stock takes on all spares
- Coordinating the purchase of copper and wrap materials to maintain interruption free manufacture of cans.
Franchise Manager
Fastway Couriers Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managing the daily operations of a fast-paced courier business, including depot operations, freight loading and overseeing the delivery performance of twelve courier franchisees servicing the Hawkes Bay area
- Input of daily invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, daily banking, data entry of financial information into Quick books
- Managing customer complaints and facilitating the claims process for lost and or damaged parcels
- Monthly reporting of Franchise performance, ensuring compliance with Fastway Global service standards and operation policies
- Monitoring and policing label usage on parcels to ensure the correct pricing for parcels moved in the Fastway network
- Providing timely reporting of KPIs
Supply Chain Manager
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
Hawkes Bay
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Management of the Supply Chain Team, consisting of Purchasing, Planning, Inwards and Outwards Goods, Storage and Logistics
- In total eighteen employees based in Hastings and Nelson
- Annual budget preparation, monthly forecasting, and reporting of actual performance to KPIs
- Management of negotiations and purchasing of raw materials and packaging supplies from international and local sources, circa $2M per annum
- Negotiations and procurement of local and international freight and storage service contracts circa $5M per annum.
Planning Manager
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
Hawkes Bay
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the planning and purchasing of materials and packaging to support the processing of 100,000+ tonne of fruit and vegetable products
- Ensuring the efficient use of production capacity at all factories, balanced against Sales demand and contract time limits, whilst making best use of low-cost onsite facilities and minimizing offsite storage and processing costs, without compromising product quality or over committing resources
- Involved in developing item specifications and implementing processes to convert a multitude of sales demand orders into simple factory orders, maximizing production throughput and minimizing interruptions due to late customer orders
- Negotiating regularly with suppliers to minimize costs and improve service performance
- Leading to sourcing a significant portion of the packaging from international suppliers at significantly reduced costs
- Sourcing and managing the purchase and usage of over 5,000 tonnes of imported concentrate from China, including negotiating long-term storage of product at a third-party store in China.
Packaging Coordinator
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
Hawkes Bay
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managing three shifts to achieve annual throughput KPIs
- This role also required management of factory orders to ensure full on time production to meet Sales requirements
- Forward planning to ensure storage capacity available sufficient to meet factory production requirements
- Planning of long-range material use to ensure all customer orders were achievable from varying natural material resources
- Auditing of packaging processes and work instructions to meet ISO9002 requirements
- Creation and implementation of employee training matrix
- Weekly and Monthly KPI reporting covering packaging throughput, material usage variance, product quality and staff performance.
Supervisor
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
Hawkes Bay
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Spending time in both the packaging and production departments
- In 1996, identified the need for overall coordination in the packaging department, scoping and successfully presenting a proposal for a Packaging Coordinator
- Next two years spent in the role of Packaging Coordinator managing three shifts to achieve annual throughput KPIs
- This role also required management of factory orders to ensure full on time production to meet Sales requirements
- Forward planning to ensure storage capacity available sufficient to meet factory production requirements
- Planning of long-range material use to ensure all customer orders were achievable from varying natural material resources
- Auditing of packaging processes and work instructions to meet ISO9002 requirements
- Creation and implementation of employee training matrix
- Weekly and Monthly KPI reporting covering packaging throughput, material usage variance, product quality and staff performance.
Drumming Operator
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
Hawkes Bay
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Joining Enzafoods in 1990 as a drumming Operator
- Became a supervisor in 1991 spending time in both the packaging and production departments.
Dispatch Supervisor
Chevron Furnishers
Brisbane, Australia
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Running a team of 4 employees, responsible for load planning, loading documenting and managing stock levels to ensure supply of stock from a bulk warehouse in Brisbane to 5 display stores in the state of Queensland.
Computer Operator
Century Signs
Brisbane, Australia
01.1988 - 01.1988
- Running a vinyl letter cutting machine for the use in signage
- This involved proofreading jobs, data input equipment setup, and regular onsite application of lettering to signage boards.
Education
Certified in Production and Inventory Management -
APICS
Auckland University12.2009
NZ Diploma in Business -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawkes Bay12.2002
Certificate in Quality Assurance -
Organisation for Quality Inc.
Correspondence12.1993
Introduction to Supervision -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawkes Bay12.1992
Studies in Computing, Word Processing, Electronics -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Hawkes Bay12.1987
School Certificate in Engineering, English, Mathematics, Science and Technical Drawing -
Hastings Boys High School
Hawkes Bay12.1987
Skills
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Computing
- Purchasing
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Purchasing and Planning Manager
Johnny Appleseed Group
01.2018 - Current
Logistics and Store Manager
Emmerson Transport Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Production Manager
The Homegrown Juice Company Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017
Purchasing Coordinator
Ardagh Group NZ Limited
01.2013 - 01.2014
Franchise Manager
Fastway Couriers Hawkes Bay
01.2011 - 01.2013
Supply Chain Manager
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
01.2006 - 01.2011
Planning Manager
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
01.1999 - 01.2005
Packaging Coordinator
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
01.1996 - 01.1998
Supervisor
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
01.1991 - 01.1996
Drumming Operator
Enzafoods New Zealand Limited
01.1990 - 01.1991
Dispatch Supervisor
Chevron Furnishers
01.1988 - 01.1989
Computer Operator
Century Signs
01.1988 - 01.1988
Certified in Production and Inventory Management -
APICS
NZ Diploma in Business -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Certificate in Quality Assurance -
Organisation for Quality Inc.
Introduction to Supervision -
Eastern Institute of Technology
Studies in Computing, Word Processing, Electronics -
Eastern Institute of Technology
School Certificate in Engineering, English, Mathematics, Science and Technical Drawing -
Hastings Boys High School
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