Simon Crawford
Engineer
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Result-driven with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrating sound record of success in building successful teams and managing productive operations.
Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrating a success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Also a creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Food Manufacturing. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
A motivated professional bringing 20 years of engineering/manufacturing development experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and manufacturing operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Owner
Chapel Cafe
Tauranga, BOP
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing
Bakels Edible Oils
Tauranga, BOP
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Incorporated Lean/Six Sigma concepts and initiatives to gain competitive advantage.
- Verified product and equipment design, specifications and processes to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and employee safety.
- Coordinated activities with other units of organizations to develop cross-functional strategic plans to enhance company performance.
- Led, directed and supervised team of 6 engineers to develop, test, modify and deploy solutions to technical problems.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
- Illustrated potential obstacles when conducting site assessments for planned projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
Chief Engineer
Delmaine Fine Foods
Auckland, AUK
10.2010 - 07.2015
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Ensure site, plant and production processes meet and exceed both local authority and international Audit standards.
- Maintain/reduced company expenditures and losses while production demands increase by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
- Administered safety plans to train employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Analyzed business and technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues and related cost for each project request.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Completed projects consistently sticking to strict schedules and budgets from start to finish.
- Altered and modified mechanical designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
Skills
Project Management
Timeline
Cafe Owner
Chapel Cafe
03.2017 - 11.2021
Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing
Bakels Edible Oils
07.2015 - 03.2018
Chief Engineer
Delmaine Fine Foods
10.2010 - 07.2015
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