Samlesh Karan Mani
Auckland
Summary
To strive for excellence through continuous learning process, self-development and professional development. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning about supply chain field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 5 Truck Driver
Ahuad Holdings Ltd
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
11.2023 - Current
- Excelled in navigation skills using GPS devices, maps, and relying on extensive knowledge of local roads.
- Increased team efficiency through effective communication, sharing route knowledge, and offering support during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to all company policies and federal transportation regulations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of travel logs, hours of service, and vehicle maintenance records for compliance purposes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries, efficient communication, and professional demeanor.
- Adapted to varying weather conditions, traffic patterns, and changing schedule requirements while maintaining a professional demeanor and commitment to safe driving practices.
- Managed time effectively while making multiple stops per day for pick-ups or deliveries under tight deadlines.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by meticulously planning routes and adhering to transportation regulations.
- Performed routine vehicle maintenance tasks to maintain optimal performance levels and avoid costly repairs.
Class 5 Truck Driver
LJ's NZ Limited
Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Excelled in navigation skills using GPS devices, maps, and relying on extensive knowledge of local roads.
- Increased team efficiency through effective communication, sharing route knowledge, and offering support during challenging situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety by adhering to all company policies and federal transportation regulations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of travel logs, hours of service, and vehicle maintenance records for compliance purposes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries, efficient communication, and professional demeanor.
- Managed time effectively while making multiple stops per day for pick-ups or deliveries under tight deadlines.
- Performed routine vehicle maintenance tasks to maintain optimal performance levels and avoid costly repairs.
Customer Service Controller
Vision Motors
Suva, Fiji Island
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepare vehicle repair estimates
- Ensure outsourcing of procurement for parts and services from external vendors is done efficiently and at a reasonable cost
- Accurately prepare quotation, contract proposal and liaise with customers in a punctual manner to ensure that jobs are completed within the stipulated timeframe with accurate documentation and data management
- Ensure that all customer complaints and queries are handled professionally ensuring that superior customer service is always maintained
- To organize and attend breakdown as and when required and complete any other task assigned
- Ensure that the workshop lay out always remain in line with companies structured pattern, work bay clearly demarcated, and floor is kept clean
- Plan & oversee Department Profit and Loss at end of each month
- Ensure budget is achieved every month
- Create repair order, quotation and invoices through ERA Net Portal
- Ensure that documentation of repair orders and job cards are done in a timely and efficient manner
- Engage with stakeholders like Insurance Company for vehicle assessment due to accidents
- Be in point of customer contact to provide effective communication on technical details and resolve customer issues in a timely manner
- Ensure smooth running of the department
- Carry out general administration work related to panel department
- Grow business in Panel & Paint and heavy mechanical repairs.
Service/Workshop Administrator
Nivis Motors & Machinery Co. Ltd
Suva, Fiji Island
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Mange overall department to ensure smooth running of business
- Oversee department P&L at end of each month
- Process FUSO & Mitsubishi warranty claims
- Process & submit PQR through portal
- Streamline business process
- Approve department procurement
- Participate in weekly operations meetings with management to discuss business operations
- Effectively manage mechanical and panel workshop to ensure smooth running of department
- Implement new business processes to ensure continuous improvement
- Plan and schedule client booking for vehicle service and repair
- Review Repair Order through Unit Software
- Closely communicate and liaise with mechanical and panel workshop supervisor for work update and update client respectively
- Review new quotation for service and repairs
- Review accident quotation
- Engage with stakeholders such as Insurance Company and vehicle accessor in term of vehicle accident
- Training new staffs
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Plant Manager
Fulton Hogan (Fiji) Pte Limited
Suva, Fiji Island
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Assist in the preparation of Annual Project and Fleet Management Plan
- Effectively manage and supervise mechanics and yard in-charge to ensure completion of plant routine maintenance and repair as per required standards
- Approve Plant and vehicle repair and maintenance cost within the budget
- Approve department procurement
- Evaluate monthly department P&L cost with Finance Manager
- Participate in weekly operations meetings with management to discuss business operations and main projects
- Collaborate and communicate directly with the Project Manager & Project Team to prevent delays in project time in terms of availability of plant and machinery on site
- Determine appropriate and sufficient resources are available for completion of assigned tasks for mechanics and project team
- Engage with different stakeholders in terms of plant related and project related
- Communicate assigned tasks to mechanics and yard in-charge in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate and efficient results
- Supervise work of mechanics to ensure objectives are achieved and quality is assured
- Plan and co-ordinate LTA fitness for all vehicles and plant
- Create new asset in software JDE and Maximo for new plant and vehicle
- Evaluate plant disposal, plant tender and plant sale
- Engage with stakeholders such as Insurance Company and vehicle accessor in term of vehicle accident
- Identify trainings for up skilling of staffs based on the competency-based matrix
- Evaluate staff performance appraisal at the end of the probationary period and at the end of each financial year
- Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management
- Plan and organize freight of construction item direct at Project site
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
Service Administrator
Fulton Hogan Hiways Joint Venture
Suva, Fiji Island
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Liaising with clients (local and overseas client)
- Plan & book plant and vehicle for service at workshop
- Preparation of Work Order for mechanic through Maximo
- Preparation of Purchase Order for procurement through JDE
- Updating Maximo Database
- Upload meter reading tool
- Create monthly fuel usage report through PIUSU
- Plan and co-ordinate LTA fitness for all vehicles and plant
- Carry out registration for Self-Import machines
- Close Work Orders at every week ending for billing
- Review monthly cost for department with Workshop Manager
- Filings
- Office errands
- Attending Plant Breakdown Calls
- Helping clients via phone
- Carry out annual stock stake for stores
- Managing office in the absence of the Manager.
Team Leader Service Advisor
Nivis Motors & Machinery Co. Ltd
Suva, Fiji Islands
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversee department P&L at end of each month
- Plan and schedule client booking for vehicle service and repair
- Create Repair Order through Unit Software
- Closely communicate and liaise with mechanical and panel workshop supervisor for work update and update client respectively
- Create new quotation for service and repairs
- Create accident quotation
- Engage with stakeholders such as Insurance Company and vehicle accessor in term of vehicle accident
- Training new staffs
- Office errands
- Process FUSO & Mitsubishi warranty claims
- Process & submit PQR through portal
- Filing.
Education
Skills
- Proficient level of knowledge on use of Units Software
- Proficient level of knowledge on use of Maximo Software
- Competent level of knowledge on use of PIUSI Software (Fluid Handling Technology)
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Safe Driving Practices
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Communication and teamwork
- Load securing proficiency
- Logbook Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- GPS navigation mastery
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Regulatory Compliance Adherence
- GPS and route planning
- Long-haul driving
- JDE Production Software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Professional Development
- 2018 Workplace Leadership Training – University of South Pacific (TAFE)
- 2018 Mentoring & Coaching Training – University of South Pacific (TAFE)
- 2018 First Response Basic First Aid Training – Fulton Hogan Hiways JV
- 2015 Group 2,4,6,7 & 9 Driving License with Defensive Driving Certification
- 2022 Certificate of Attainment Final Drive & Differential Light Automotive
- 2022 Certificate of Attainment Steering System Service & Repair Light Automotive
- 2022 Certificate of Attainment Wheel Alignment & Tires Light Automotive
- 2022 Certificate of Attainment Hydraulic Brake Service & Repair Light Automotive
- 2022 Certificate of Attainment Vehicle Periodic Maintenance Light Automotive
- 2022 Certificate of Attainment Automotive Electrical Principle Light Automotive
References
- Mr. Amitesh Prasad, Finance Manager, Fulton Hogan (Fiji) Pte Limited,
Amitesh.Prasad@fultonhogan.com
+64273354474
- Mr.Bobby Dean, Director, Ahuad Holdings Ltd,
bobby.dean@ahuad.co.nz
+64212221652
- Mr. Albert Trivio, Manager, Mainfreight - Levin
+64279410284
Timeline
Class 5 Truck Driver
Ahuad Holdings Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Class 5 Truck Driver
LJ's NZ Limited
07.2023 - 10.2023
Customer Service Controller
Vision Motors
04.2022 - 04.2023
Service/Workshop Administrator
Nivis Motors & Machinery Co. Ltd
08.2021 - 03.2022
Plant Manager
Fulton Hogan (Fiji) Pte Limited
08.2019 - 06.2021
Service Administrator
Fulton Hogan Hiways Joint Venture
03.2017 - 08.2019
Team Leader Service Advisor
Nivis Motors & Machinery Co. Ltd
10.2015 - 03.2017