Simon Williams-Fry
Motueka,TAS
Summary
Organized production manager with 10 years of experience leading production staff in the timber industry. Gifted at planning production resources, improving quality and directing spending. Clear and cheerful leader known for working well with various employees and business contacts.
Have really enjoyed working with my current employer but am looking for something more people focused.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Genia
Motueka, TAS
02.2015 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Determined suitable staff requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Trained and mentored team members.
- Project management.
- Led training and development initiatives.
Gold Miner
Mongolia Gold
Mongolia
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Spent 8 months doing a job collecting gold from the Screens every day.
- Was a good experience opportunity.
- Learnt a lot about a very different industry.
- Very challenging enivrioment.
Factory Hand/Timber Machinist
Genia (Formerly Motueka Lumber Company)
Motueka, TAS
11.2005 - 02.2014
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Trained from the ground up in timber remanufacturing process.
- Completed level 4 NZQA timber machining.
- Led team of upto 6 staff.
- Completed machinery change overs.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Maintained machinery.
- Calibrated and repaired machinery and equipment.
Education
No Degree -
Motueka High School
MotuekaNo Degree - Level 4 Timber Machining
Toi Ohomai
Rotorua, BOPSkills
- In depth experience in leading and developing small and large teams
- Substantial knowledge of forestry operations specializing in timber remanufacture
- Highly self motivated and organized
- Good written and verbal communication
- Proficient in managing organizational change
- Critical Thinker
- Process planning
- New Process Development
Hobbies/Interests.
- Enjoy quality time with my young family, Bike riding, Roller blading and camping.
- Am an avid fisherman and spend as much time as possible on or in the water.
- Enjoy learning new things.
Timeline
Production Manager
Genia
02.2015 - Current
Gold Miner
Mongolia Gold
03.2014 - 10.2015
Factory Hand/Timber Machinist
Genia (Formerly Motueka Lumber Company)
11.2005 - 02.2014
No Degree -
Motueka High School
No Degree - Level 4 Timber Machining
Toi Ohomai