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TERRY CARRAN

Lincoln,Canterbury

Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager.

C & S Everest Ltd T/a HMR Contracting
05.2024 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Demonstrated efficiency in managing purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations.
  • Increased operational effectiveness by streamlining internal job scheduling mobile applications and seamlessly integrating them with financial administration systems.
  • Streamlined health and safety procedures while closely monitoring advancements

Operations Manager

WA Boyes Contracting Ltd
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained professional working relationships and promoted open lines of communication with staff
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to anticipate potential risks or obstacles within the organization
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures to support compliance
  • Maintenance of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and machinery used in operations
  • Tracked company inventories and ordered new products to replenish equipment levels
  • Conducted regular walkthroughs and inspections of company facilities to verify adherence to safety standards
  • Conducted regular audits of processes to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards
  • Evaluated operational costs and identified areas of improvement
  • Created reports to track performance metrics against established targets
  • Performed cost analysis on various projects to determine areas for improvement or savings potential
  • Evaluated existing systems and technologies regularly to make sure they are up to date with current best practices
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies across the organization
  • Managed the daily operations of multiple sites
  • Worked with human resources regarding employee recruiting, hiring and terminating
  • Budgets, estimates, quotation implementations
  • Month end financial processing.

Forest Harvest Manager

PF Olsen
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Accountable for ensuring client expectations are managed with a high level of professionalism and clear, concise communication
  • Managed the successful transition and ongoing support of clients from the Sales team to operational staff
  • To make certain that all reporting is submitted to clients with accuracy and within stipulated deadlines
  • Ensured all pre-harvest requirements and documentation have been completed before harvest operations commence
  • Accountable for ensuring regular and thorough audit checks are completed to maximize value to both clients and business
  • Accountable for preparing, providing, and maintaining required records of work, prescriptions, contract documentation and contractor work briefings for all operational contractors
  • Ensured all harvest operations meet contracted key performance requirements and indicators
  • Ensure systems used for setting contract rates are constantly reviewed and fairly reflect the contracted key performance indicators
  • Accountable for actively promoting and ensuring all operations are aware of and comply with H&S and environmental standards set at the relevant National, regional, and internal levels
  • Responsible for monitoring, auditing, and escalating issues of noncompliance where necessary
  • Ensure direct communication of environmental alerts, risks and predetermined targets are clearly delivered to contractors.

Forest Manager

Tasman Forest Management Limited
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Conducted regular field inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best management practices.
  • Monitored tree planting efforts to ensure successful establishment of seedlings contributing towards reforestation targets.
  • Performed thorough site assessments to identify potential risks, opportunities, and constraints for forest operations.
  • Assisted in the negotiation of timber sales contracts ensuring fair market value while minimizing negative environmental impacts.
  • Streamlined record-keeping systems, improving data accuracy and accessibility for reporting purposes.
  • Enhanced forest health by implementing sustainable management practices and monitoring progress.
  • Implemented safety protocols within work crews resulting in reduced injury rates during hazardous tasks such as tree felling operations.
  • Optimized resource allocation by utilizing GIS tools for spatial analysis, inventory data collection, and mapping purposes.
  • Monitored public forest areas for safety and to make sure users were adhering to guidelines.
  • Optimized the planning and coordination of forestry activities
  • Preparing Budgets and Reporting
  • Implemented effective harvesting strategies resulting in higher yield and reduced costs
  • Assisted in the procurement of forest blocks for the company's operations
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety by conducting compliance audits.
  • Ensured compliance with Best Practices for both performance and environmental aspects
  • Developed and implemented efficient harvest plans
  • Provided supervision for both harvesting operations and earthworks.

Forest Harvest Supervisor

PF Olsen
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Inspected roads used by heavy machinery during harvesting operations to ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Prepared ground, and plant trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting and mechanized steep slope land preparation
  • Budgets, estimates client reporting implementation
  • Month end financial processing
  • Health and safety monitoring and implementation of safe working systems.

Skills

  • Health and safety system management and implementation
  • Environmental management system implementation and monitoring
  • Risk Assessment
  • Process Improvements
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Accident investigation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Organizational Management
  • Financial Management
  • Contract Management
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Budget Development and Management
  • GIS / GPS logistic systems knowledge
  • Microsoft office, CRM, Mobile applications
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Project Management
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Client Relationships
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Administration
  • Business Development
  • Forecasting and Scheduling
  • Negotiation
  • Data Evaluation
  • Program Administration
  • Continuous improvements
  • Operations Oversight
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Operations Manager.

C & S Everest Ltd T/a HMR Contracting
05.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

WA Boyes Contracting Ltd
09.2023 - 04.2024

Forest Harvest Manager

PF Olsen
08.2021 - 10.2023

Forest Manager

Tasman Forest Management Limited
09.2020 - 08.2021

Forest Harvest Supervisor

PF Olsen
06.2013 - 06.2017

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