Selwyn M Lopati
Glen Eden,Auckland
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Steel Windows And Doors
Penrose
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for Team of 18
- Oversee the entire production process, ensuring the efficient manufacture and supply of high-quality steel windows and doors.
- Coordinate with departments such as production, quality control, and logistics to streamline operations and maintain rigorous standards.
- Manage inventory, oversee the supply chain, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Liaise with architects, designers, builders, and residential customers to understand their needs and ensure our products meet their expectations.
- Oversee site installation teams around the country, ensuring installations are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
- Handle the financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, cost control, and financial planning.
- Uphold the company's reputation for delivering top-tier steel products while fostering a collaborative and efficient workplace environment.
Operations Manager
Hardware Direct Ltd
Auckland
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Resposible for team of 5
- Responsible for logistics, inventory control, dispatch, inwards goods, product returns, product forecasting and purchasing
- Managed installation teams, coordinated with external suppliers and building contractors, liaised with site managers and job sites.
Operations Manager
Flooring Brands / Carpet Court NZ
10.2010 - 09.2016
- Responsible for Team of 5, B2B operations, importing products from overseas suppliers, national distribution to 68 stores nationwide
- Warehouse operations including inventory control, dispatch, inwards goods, product returns, customer service, warehouse P&L, product forecasting, S&OP, and purchasing.
Site Manager
Seamount NZ
06.2005 - 10.2010
- Responsible for team of 5
- conducting weekly and bi-annual stock takes, inventory control, warehouse operations, national distribution of stock.
Education
Skills
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Customer Service
- Warehousing
- Staff Management
- Health and Safety
- Forecasting
- Purchasing
- Inventory Control
- Communication
- Planning
- Product forecasting and purchasing
References
- Steve Ferris, Director, The Flooring Room,(021) 928 704,
- Dave Nicholson, Director, Hardware Direct, (027) 594 2552
- Michael Satele, Stake President Waterview Stake, The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, (021) 240 6747
Timeline
Operations Manager
Steel Windows And Doors
04.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Hardware Direct Ltd
09.2016 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
Flooring Brands / Carpet Court NZ
10.2010 - 09.2016
Site Manager
Seamount NZ
06.2005 - 10.2010
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