PHILLIP PAYNTER - MULLER
Darfield
Summary
With over a decade of service in the New Zealand Army, I am now eager to transition into the management sector, specifically as an operations manager. My motivation stems from the desire to make a positive impact while collaborating with innovative teams and professionals. I am actively seeking a position that offers opportunities for further growth and development in leadership and team management, as well as ample interaction and teamwork. As a strategic and results-oriented operations manager, I bring extensive experience in leading teams and optimizing operations for efficiency and profitability. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated expertise in implementing streamlined processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I excel in cross-functional collaboration and am adept at driving organizational success through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Advisor
New Zealand Defence Force
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication and relationship development between different stakeholders.
- Researched existing policies and procedures to gain firm understanding of current conditions.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
Company Second In Command
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Oversight of implementing Company H&S policy to ensure consistency of daily operations
- Provide guidance and recommendations on Site-Specific Safety Plans
- Managed administrative processes and prepared key reports
- Oversite of all day-to-day operations within an operational maintenance repair workshop
- Responsible for planning large-scale, high-risk training activities
- Conduct of preliminary reports investigating current operating procedures
- Management of a high workload with multiple projects at the same time
- Leading, mentoring, training, developing and managing approximately 90 subordinates
Senior Team Leader
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2020 - 01.2021
- H&S Co Ordinator for a large maintenance repair workshop covering six different trades
- Provide guidance and recommendations on Site-Specific Safety Plans
- Planning and execution of training involving up to 30 personnel
- Conflict management and resolution
- Oversight of day-to-day operations
- Personnel management
- Oversight of future operations
- Finance management
Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facility Manager
New Zealand Defence Force: Sudima Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversight of all operational aspects of the facility, including 45 staff and up to 225 returnees
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to plan and forecast daily operations
- Implementation of safety processes
- Developed and approved plans for improving control systems
- Documented information, created reports and generated tracking files
Training Co Ordinator
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2017 - 01.2018
- H&S Co Ordinator for an Engineering workplace
- Provide guidance and recommendations on Site-Specific Safety Plans
- Oversite of all training operations
- Responsible for all personal development and career progression
Education
NCEA Level 3 -
Waiuku College
Skills
- Operations management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process optimization
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Safety and compliance management
- Site-Specific Safety Planning
- Development of team leaders
- Implementation of current H&S policies in an operational workshop
- Proven ability in relating to colleagues, HR and management
- Proven ability managing, prioritizing and organizing workloads to meet outputs
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Other Qualifications
- Health and Safety Legislation & the NZDF.
- NZDF Safety Management System.
- NZDF Hazardous Substance Awareness.
- Height Safety Theory.
- Environmental Awareness.
- Driver Fatigue Management: Advanced.
- Driver Fatigue Management: Advanced Command.
- NZDF First Aid.
- Lean Six Sigma - White Belt.
- Class 1, 2 and 4L.
- Anti-Harassment Advisor Induction.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1.
Timeline
Policy Advisor
New Zealand Defence Force
12.2024 - Current
Senior Team Leader
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2020 - 01.2021
Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facility Manager
New Zealand Defence Force: Sudima Hotel
01.2020 - 01.2021
Company Second In Command
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2018 - 12.2024
Training Co Ordinator
New Zealand Defence Force
01.2017 - 01.2018
NCEA Level 3 -
Waiuku College
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