Tai Bandarage
Auckland
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
KiwiRail
01.2019 - Current
- Operate locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
Operations Coordinator/ Team Leader
NZBUS
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
- Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
Inwards Goods Supervisor
Netlink Distributions
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Site Manager
ISS Facility Services
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
Education
Diploma in Business - Business Management
Unitec Institute of Technology
Mount Albert, NZ09.2010
Certificate in Warehousing - Warehousing And Distribution
Manukau Institute of Technology
01.2015
Introduction To Automobile Engineering - Automobile Engineering
MITO
Micro Credential01.2023
Skills
- Mentoring
- Work Planning
- Team Supervision
- Documentation and Reporting
- Staff Education and Training
- Staff Training
- Issue Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
KiwiRail
01.2019 - Current
Operations Coordinator/ Team Leader
NZBUS
05.2016 - 05.2018
Inwards Goods Supervisor
Netlink Distributions
02.2014 - 04.2016
Site Manager
ISS Facility Services
03.2010 - 01.2014
Diploma in Business - Business Management
Unitec Institute of Technology
Certificate in Warehousing - Warehousing And Distribution
Manukau Institute of Technology
Introduction To Automobile Engineering - Automobile Engineering
MITO
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