Kolose Phillip junior Lemalu
Papakura
Summary
As a seasoned professional, I'm driven by a strong foundation of integrity and loyalty. These core values have empowered me to inspire others through my leadership and be a positive role model for my family. With a combine over10 years of experience in Warehousing & Manufacturing and Logistics and 3PL I've developed exceptional leadership skills, cultural competence confidence in tackling complex challenges. I'm now seeking a challenging opportunity that will foster personal and professional growth, aligning with my aspirations in logistics and warehousing. As a dedicated leader, I pride myself on delivering value to organizations through my actions, expertise, and passion for excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Manager
MOVE Logistics
East Tamaki, AUK
04.2024 - Current
- · In charge of the Shipping Department.
- · Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- · Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- · Oversaw warehouse staff and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- · Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks. of supplying customers with their orders in a timely manner.
- · Managed day-to-day operations of shipping, including Inwards/Imports, Exports and Coastal
PM Shift Manager
MOVE Logistics
East Tamaki, AUK New Zealand
06.2023 - 04.2024
- In charge of the PM shift
- Responsible for safety onsite
- Support Shift Supervisor and Team Leaders on the floor as well support them with their growth and development
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing over30 directs during8-hour shifts daily
- Support workers in meeting goals and KPIs without compromising safety and compliance
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance
- Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details
- Managed scheduling and task delegation to a staff of more than30 people
- Always finding initiatives for improvements and better ways of working to boost effectiveness and efficiency of Warehouse tasks and activities
- Always keen to put hands on the job
- Attempt to support the staff when needed, especially peak season
- Engage with staff, listen to their valuable feedback and views and report back to the business for solutions
Warehouse Manager
Danone Nutricia
Airport Oaks Auckland New Zealand
02.2015 - 06.2023
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with management to implement new initiatives and policies and achieve benchmarks for production, quality, and safety
- Managed day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including freight air/sea shipments, returns and transfers
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing more than15 employees during40-hour shifts
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance
- Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for more than15 staff
- Ensuring Exports/Outwards (container/trucks loading) process are robust and are strictly followed by team members without cutting corners
- Always finding initiatives for improvements and better ways of working to boost effectiveness and efficiency of Warehouse tasks and activities
- Not scared to get dirty and always prefers to be on the field supporting the team
- Preparing site for internal & external Audits
- Eg RMP, MPI, Safety, Quality audits
Warehouse Supervisor
Sutton Group Ltd
Manukau City, Mangere Auckland
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, sorting mails, office cleaning and bookkeeping
- Filling out cleaning Log sheet, Temperature humidity Log sheet, Inwards/Outwards inspection checklists and file them
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver raw materials/ingredients/finish goods and complete jobs
- Managed product inventory using RF scanning equipment, tracked progression through facility and recorded production data
- Picking orders following strict FEFO method
- Handling Samples and Rework requests from the Production and Quality team
Machine Operator/ Blender and Mixing ingredients
Sutton Group Ltd
Manukau City, Mangere Auckland
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Checking correct ingredients are delivered in the Transit Hall by cross checking batch numbers and SKUs and quantities
- Weighing in ingredients and raw materials on scale following the formula sheet instructions
- Operate5 tonner blender machinery to mix a full complete batch
- Conducting basic machinery maintenance and checks and reporting mechanical and technical issues to the Engineering Department
- Conducting Super Dry clean or Wet Wash on the machines
- Dismantle and Assemble machinery parts
- Work with production staff in the Pack Hall Quality team to resolve common issues that occur during the run
Education
High School Diploma - National Certificate Pre – Preparation Police and Correction
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
01.2013
Certificate in Retail Level3 - undefined
Unitec Institute of Technology
01.2012
Certificate of Education - undefined
The National University of Samoa (Faculty of Education)
01.2008
Skills
- Warehouse management systems (SAP/TEKDAN/PAPERLESS/Excel Spreadsheets)
- SOP Improvements
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Quality checks
- Order picking and processing
- Staff management
- Loading and unloading
- Operations management
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork
- Stock counts or Cycle counts
- Detail-oriented
- Logistics
- Warehouse safety representative
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Data entry
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency using DOS and Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Conducting Internal Audits
Hobbies and Interests
Fishing, Building, Road Trips, Family, Faith, Sports, Reading
Accomplishments
Key Highlights
- Certified in First Aid, Fire Warden, and Math Teaching
- Experienced driver with FH and Reach certifications
- Leadership training and experience, including sports team captaincy and international rugby
- Successfully led integration projects, set up new facilities, and implemented logistics transitions
- Achieved multiple promotions and recognitions, from floor operator to management roles
Timeline
Shipping Manager
MOVE Logistics
04.2024 - Current
PM Shift Manager
MOVE Logistics
06.2023 - 04.2024
Warehouse Manager
Danone Nutricia
02.2015 - 06.2023
Warehouse Supervisor
Sutton Group Ltd
01.2013 - 02.2015
Machine Operator/ Blender and Mixing ingredients
Sutton Group Ltd
10.2008 - 02.2009
Certificate in Retail Level3 - undefined
Unitec Institute of Technology
Certificate of Education - undefined
The National University of Samoa (Faculty of Education)
High School Diploma - National Certificate Pre – Preparation Police and Correction
Te Wananga O Aotearoa