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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Tavake Vaka

Auckland

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Marley NZ
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly.
  • Optimized resource allocation to maximize overall team output while minimizing costs.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Conducted risk assessments for each project phase, proactively identifying potential obstacles before they became significant challenges.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

Advanced Process Technician

Marley NZ
06.2018 - Current
  • Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
  • Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
  • Participated in root cause analysis efforts on process-related issues, offering expertise to identify solutions quickly and effectively.
  • Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
  • Evaluated new technologies and equipment for potential integration into existing processes, increasing overall efficiency.

Education

Certificate in Plastic Engineering Level 2,3 &4. - Manufacturing Engineering

Competenze
AUK
10.2021

Skills

  • Client Support
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Performance Improvement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • People Management
  • Expectation setting
  • Staff Training
  • Safety
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Achieved apprentice of the year awards by Competenze at the NZ plastics conference.

Timeline

Team Leader

Marley NZ
09.2023 - Current

Advanced Process Technician

Marley NZ
06.2018 - Current

Certificate in Plastic Engineering Level 2,3 &4. - Manufacturing Engineering

Competenze
Tavake Vaka