Petrus Johannes De Noon
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Skilled professional well-versed in the workshop operations and team leadership. Proactive and quality-focused with a solid history of improving team output while meeting budget and time demands. Dedicated to maintaining smooth and efficient workshop operations and skilled in keeping employees focused on producing exceptional work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workshop Manager
Ritchie's transport Holdings
Birkenhead, Auckland
06.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the workshop.
- Directed and managed workshop operations on a day-to-day basis
- Provided technical support to workshop personnel.
- Reviewed and approved job orders, estimates, and invoices.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs for tools, machines, and equipment in the workshop.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies needed for operations.
- Inspected completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Ensured compliance through systematic tool inspections
- Kept workshop operations in line with budget limitations and schedule demands.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment and systems running at peak performance.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations and standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
- Monitored budget expenses to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Coordinated with vendors for parts ordering, repairs and services.
- Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Provided guidance on proper use of equipment; ensured that employees were trained in safe operating procedures.
- Prepared weekly report summarizing key performance indicators for senior management review.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts used in maintenance activities.
- Communicated with upper management to build lasting relationships.
- Supported leadership by delegating assignments and monitoring mechanic performance to ensure timely work completion.
- Coordinated payroll, manpower projection and data entry while scheduling staff, overtime and vacation hours to optimize productivity.
- Developed and managed the fleet budget, including forecasting and tracking expenses.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Business Owner/Manager
Pc Auto Electrical/Sonchris Transport
Hartebeespoort, South Africa
02.2010 - 12.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Oversaw operations budgeting across departments
- Provided technical support to workshop personnel.
- Hired and trained employees as necessary
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Executed diagnostic tests to identify malfunction origins.
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Ensured all drivers had valid licenses, completed required training, and adhered to safety standards.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to identify potential problems or issues.
- Administered scheduling tasks meticulously for optimal workforce utilization
- Performed accident investigations to determine cause and liability.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as repair bills, fuel consumption records., to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated terms with providers of repair services, spare parts, and vehicles
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Education
Fleet Management Certificate - Fleet Management
IPWEA
Australia10-2024
Electrical Engineering Level 5 - Electrical
Mito
Auckland, NZ03.2023
Diploma in Business, Leadership And Management Level 5 - Management
Mito
Auckland, NZ10.2022
Diesel Trade Certificate Level 4 - Mechanical
Indlela
South Africa01.2018
Auto Electrical Trade Certificate Level 4 - Mechanical
IFTA
South Africa04.2005
Skills
- Efficient Equipment Problem-Solving
- Resource Allocation Planning
- Technical Repair Expertise
- Inventory Management
- VMS Data Interpretation
- Team Management
- Service Planning
- Creativity and Innovation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Effective Communication
- Employee Management
- Equipment procurement
- Cost Control
- Data Analytics
- Vehicle inspections
- Fleet monitoring
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Expense Tracking
- Training and education
- Operational Efficiency
- Customer Relationship Management
- Safety protocol
- Warranty Management
- Inventory Control
Certification
- Fleet Management Certificate
- Electrical Automotive Engineering Level 5
- Diploma in Business Leadership and Management Level 5
- Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
- Automotive Electrician Trade Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Ritchie's transport Holdings
06.2019 - Current
Business Owner/Manager
Pc Auto Electrical/Sonchris Transport
02.2010 - 12.2019
Fleet Management Certificate - Fleet Management
IPWEA
Electrical Engineering Level 5 - Electrical
Mito
Diploma in Business, Leadership And Management Level 5 - Management
Mito
Diesel Trade Certificate Level 4 - Mechanical
Indlela
Auto Electrical Trade Certificate Level 4 - Mechanical
IFTA
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