Phil Larsen
Allenton,ASHBURTON
Summary
Extensive experience in the manufacturing industry including packaging and Inward/ Dispatch processing Very Customer focused. Provide excellent hands-on management and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, determined, enthusiastic and confident in my abilities. Work hard, enjoy the challenge and show determination in achieving goals. Establish and maintain good working relationships; appreciate the contribution of others. Listen and communicate effectively with people at all levels of society and work. Show adaptability and flexibility in team situations. Encourage teamwork; seek the potential within the team and develop rapport with them to produce the best results. Caring and helpful; always willing to share my knowledge with others. Have a friendly personality and am easy to get along with. Computer literate, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Person of integrity. 2003 Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Talented Continuous Improvement Manager with success in improving operations through solutions focused on safety, quality and efficiency. Purpose-driven in implementing lean principles to reduce waste and improve operations. Detail-oriented in developing metrics and tracking improvement program outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Improvement Consultant
Advance Action
Ashburton, Ashburton
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted process improvement assessments by analyzing current processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate ideas for improving business operations.
- Conducted interviews with staff members at all levels of the organization to gain insight into current processes.
- Facilitated meetings between executive management team members to discuss proposed changes in operational processes.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that adhere to regulatory requirements and internal control objectives.
- Created detailed documentation of existing processes and revised versions after completion of process improvement initiatives.
Business Development Manager
Autoline
Ashburton, Blenheim
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Maintained a database of existing customers and prospective leads.
- Organized meetings between senior management and prospective customers.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in products and services offered.
- Researched target markets to understand the needs of current and potential customers.
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
Project Leader
Hustler Smart Manufacturing
Hastings
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress
- Coordinated with Operations Manager to understand project needs and provide needed support to meet targets
- Held team meetings to discuss project goals, objectives and budgets with fellow team members
- Set up racking for all Laser cut parts
- Organized the transition of Fabrication and Cutting to new facilities.
Warehouse Manager
Hustler Equipment
Hastings
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces
- Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing warehouse staff
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
Continuous Improvement Manager/ Production Support
Medifab/ Spex Seating Rolleston
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Increased the lead time at Medfab from three weeks to three days by implementing Lean manufacturing principles
- Closed the Auckland branch and brought the production to Ashburton
- Instrumental in the move to Rolleston in February 2015, with the factory back in production within three weeks
- Project Manage shift from Ashburton to Rolleston for Factory production area
- Project Manage new warehouse Super Store in Rolleston
- Set up new factory layout
- Implement new Spex Rapid production line
- Championing Improvements
- Introducing Milk run supply from Warehouse to Factory (Lean System)
- Reduce Inventory on factory floor
- Champion Health and Safety
- Coaching department Leaders on Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Set up visual Improvement Board in Factory
- Maintenance on plant & equipment
- Implement Kanban Supermarkets for Production areas
- Set up Improvement Boards within each department
- Training of all Production and Warehouse staff on Principles of Lean
- Training all staff on 5 s Principles and implementation
- Support Production Manager to reduce Overdue jobs and achieve 90% DIFOT
- Set up Visual Boards for Management to see our hourly progress
- Champion Kaizen Events in General Assembly and Warehouse
- Manage the onboarding of new Production Staff
- Manage the virtual setup and procedures for Malaysian Warehouse
- Coordinated with leadership teams using CI/Lean practices on Continuous Improvement projects and activities
- Analyzed workflow and production, reviewing customized value stream mapping data to ascertain areas for improvement
- Improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and workflow techniques
- Trained and mentored project leaders to drive culture change toward total quality mindset across production continuum.
Production Manager
MEDIFAB ASHBURTON / ROLLESTON
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Individual custom work - modified to suit the customers' requirements through brainstorming to provide a practical solution that was easiest to produce, while considering all aspects, including safety, security and warranties, etc
- Set up work cells in accordance with Lean manufacturing standards, implement single piece flows in production, write work instructions, develop new products
- Liaise with the planning and purchasing departments to ensure jobs are dispatched on time
- Health and Safety manager - implement health and safety in the workplace.
Maintenance Engineer
HEWSON FARMS ASHBURTON / DOBMAC MACHINERY
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Maintained and repaired onion and potato harvesters and other farm machinery
- At Hewson Farms/Dobmac Machinery I managed a challenging role which involved two managers and needed prioritizing tasks according to essential requirements
- Found solutions to problems and worked to prevent them happening again
- Constructed an onion planting machine without plans.
Factory Manager
GLIDEAWAY GARAGE DOORS PALMERSTON NORTH
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Oversight of production, machinery and staff
- Analyzed and resolved problems that arose
- Ordered and managed cost-effective stock levels
- Organized and supervised trade and production team members
- Developed all new products, including compartmental doors and new jigs
- Established and managed health and safety procedures
- Developed high speed, rapid action doors for industry, large span sectional doors, and swinging centre mullions for aircraft hangars
- Trained an agent in Australia on the installation of rapid action doors.
Education
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE -
ProDriver Training
10.2021
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT -
Worksafe NZ
02.2015
BUSINESS (FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT) NZQA -
UBT
10.2013
FACE TO FACE SELLING -
UBT
07.2011
TIME POWER SEMINAR
12.2005
PROJECT Management
Skills
- Experienced at implementing Lean Manufacturing; set up cells in each part of the Processes; familiar with Kanban, JIT, Takt Time and Warehouse duties (Inward Goods/ Dispatch/ Packaging
- Bring advanced engineering knowledge and extensive practical experience to factory Engineering tasks, especially to problem solving
- Willing to take on any new engineering challenge, no matter how difficult
- Objective, innovative, realistic and highly practical in situational analysis and the Decision-making processes
- Take responsibility for the production of high-quality product in a safe work environment
- Update machinery cost effectively to make it more efficient
- Successfully promote and sell products in a competitive sales environment
- Grow a customer base by taking a proactive approach to new business
- Develop and lead others by example; have a participatory and collaborative style of Leadership
- Demonstrate co-operative and supportive team skills
- Comply with quality assured product manufacturing standard
- Project Management
- Warehouse Layout planning for Lean flow and productivity
- Understand and comply with work-place health and safety procedures
- Work consistently well under pressure
- Relationship building
- Maintenance & repair
- Problem resolution
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Team building
- Planning & organizing
- Good work ethic
- Team management
- People skills
- Critical thinking
- Training & development
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Process Documentation
- Business Process Analysis
- Excellent Problem-Solving Capability
- Warehouse Operations
- Customer Satisfaction
- Effective Customer Communication
- Lead Qualification
- Continuous Professional Improvement
- Team Collaboration And Leadership
Accomplishments
Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
References
- ZANE CAMPBELL, Fabrication Manager, HSM, 0274564499
- DAWID CLOETE, Factory Manager, HSM, 0277040001
Certification
- Forklift License
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Autoline
08.2023 - 03.2024
Process Improvement Consultant
Advance Action
06.2023 - Current
Project Leader
Hustler Smart Manufacturing
11.2022 - 05.2023
Warehouse Manager
Hustler Equipment
11.2021 - 10.2022
Continuous Improvement Manager/ Production Support
Medifab/ Spex Seating Rolleston
01.2017 - 10.2021
Production Manager
MEDIFAB ASHBURTON / ROLLESTON
01.2005 - 01.2016
Maintenance Engineer
HEWSON FARMS ASHBURTON / DOBMAC MACHINERY
01.2003 - 01.2005
Factory Manager
GLIDEAWAY GARAGE DOORS PALMERSTON NORTH
01.1993 - 01.2003
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATE -
ProDriver Training
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT -
Worksafe NZ
BUSINESS (FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT) NZQA -
UBT
FACE TO FACE SELLING -
UBT
TIME POWER SEMINAR
PROJECT Management