Phillip Bell
Ngunguru,Whangarei
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager with a proven track record at Currie Electrical and Mckay Limited, adept in project management and vendor negotiation. Excelled in cost analysis, regulatory compliance, and staff training. Demonstrated leadership in contract management, enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Currie Electrical
Whangarei, Whangarei
02.2023 - Current
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Current Practising License.
- Running the Whangarei, District Council, and Kaipara District Council Street light and Traffic signal contracts.
Contract Manager
McKay Limited
Te Rapa, Hamilton
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Managed the renewal process for expiring contracts, including negotiating new terms as needed.
- Managed a total of eight streetlighting contracts around the wider Waikato area.
- Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
Contract Supervisor
McKay Limited
Kaikohe, Northland
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Organized monthly work plans and staffing requirements for the FNDC street lighting contract.
- TTM requirements
- Monthly FNDC contract meetings.
- Monthly FNDC contractual reports.
- Stock control and purchasing.
- Top Energy approved to work on their network.
- Training to Level 2 RAMM operation.
Electrician
McKay Limited
Whangarei, Whangarei
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Repairs and installation of street lighting for the Whangarei District Council maintenance contract.
- Northpower approved to work on their network
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Trade Certificate
Auckland Technical Institute
Auckland, NZSkills
- Project management
- Cost analysis
- Vendor negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training
- Contract management
- CPL
- IT Competent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Currie Electrical
02.2023 - Current
Contract Manager
McKay Limited
02.2020 - 02.2023
Contract Supervisor
McKay Limited
02.2016 - 02.2020
Electrician
McKay Limited
08.2013 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Trade Certificate
Auckland Technical Institute
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