Tony Irving

Managed and supervised daily operations of 3 Depots in the Wairarapa area, ensuring safe transportation for school children.

Mentored and guided staff members to enhance their professional growth.

• Managed a team of 70 employees
• Managed maintenance operations for a fleet of 60 buses, ensuring regular A, B, and C servicing.
• Managed daily PNL
• Optimized budgeting of total costs
• Enhanced efficiency in staff rostering.
• Supervised activities in 3 individual Depots
• Performed necessary tasks to maintain Health and Safety regulations in the workplace.
• Performed audits in compliance with M.O.E instructions
• Increased staff knowledge in systems and processes
• Engaged with external and internal customers for effective communication and relationship building.
• Generated revenue by organizing successful charters
• Enhanced promotional strategies
• Managed compliance effectively
• Streamlined weekly and monthly reporting processes
• Efficiently managed bus allocations

Responsible for coordinating staffing needs and ensuring seamless flow of parts inventory for the Engineering Department. Also handled invoicing processes and conducted PNL analysis to identify areas for improvement.

• Provided mentoring and facilitated personal development for staff.
• Utilized effective workshop systems and business development techniques to optimize efficiency
• Created and implemented a comprehensive maintenance program.
• Oversaw maintenance and repair of breakdowns when necessary.
• Implemented necessary measures to maintain Health and Safety standards at work.
• Oversaw operations of parts department, ensuring smooth functioning
• Facilitated staff development in various systems and processes.
• Managed outside providers for maintenance purposes
• Effectively monitored financial performance and oversaw budgetary control.
• Implemented strategies to increase customer interaction and boost sales
• Implemented effective project management strategies resulting in increased productivity and client satisfaction.

Streamlined processes and boosted performance levels at Polytrade, a leading recycling company with operations spanning across Sydney, Queensland and Melbourne.

• Maintained optimal plant performance throughout shifts, achieving full capacity.
• Created and implemented maintenance program
• Performed necessary breakdowns as per requirements.
• Carried out required repairs for Health and Safety purposes
• Executed necessary plant upgrades according to site management's instructions.
• Facilitated upskilling of the workforce in various systems and processes.
• Oversaw the coordination of external contractors for maintenance purposes
• Managed scheduling of maintenance team for large-scale projects
• Evaluated machinery for its age and condition
• Established and executed a comprehensive maintenance regimen.

Collaborated with the team at Cervus Equipment, a leading John Deere Tractor and implement dealer in New Zealand

• Successfully organized the day-to-day operations of the business, including driving sales growth and ensuring Health and Safety regulations were followed.
• Performed repairs in various field and workshop environments
• Achieved customer satisfaction by reducing work in progress report and creating a harmonious workplace.
• Consistently met budget requirements while achieving key performance indicators
• Developed and enhanced staff skills at all levels
• Lowered the work in progress report to enhance customer satisfaction and fostered a positive working environment.
• Analyzing P & L and evaluating productivity and efficiency in the business
• Ensured adherence to health and safety protocols
• Conducted monthly audits to enhance performance.

Fairfax Industries designs and manufactures unique one-piece molded refrigerated truck trailers.

• Performed fitment of refrigerated box construction to truck bodies.
• Managed all facets of the construction process for Fairfax, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction through continuous engagement and updates.
• Performed repairs as overflow support when required
• Lowered the work in progress report to enhance customer satisfaction and fostered a positive working environment.
• Successfully achieved both budget requirements and key performance indicators
• Streamlined professional growth for employees at every level
• Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through effective reduction of the work in progress report and establishment of a positive working environment.
• Implemented strategic initiatives to evaluate and strengthen financial performance indicators, leading to improved profitability and operational effectiveness.
• Developed new training programs to increase employee awareness of occupational hazards and safe working practices.
• Oversaw monthly audit procedures

• Contracted to Woolworths Queensland, Wetfix Industries supplied the Select Water brand to their outlets in Brisbane, Australia.
• Managed maintenance operations as the Maintenance Manager at Wetfix, ensuring the smooth functioning of their two plants located seven kilometers apart.
• Identified and implemented various business improvements while ensuring compliance with budgets and HR requirements, as well as health and safety regulations. Developed an updated QA manual and established standard operating procedures (S.O.P's) within the organization.

• Gained experience at German-based global organization.
• Managed the supply of Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans, as well as Freightliner trucks until franchising the business to AHG holding group.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills through overseeing daily operations including checking overs, dispatching vehicles, and managing a team of 20 employees. Implemented efficient work rosters, monitored productivity levels of staff members, updated customers on job progress in a timely manner.

• Served as a Community Probation Officer in the Department of Correction
• Started my career at Corrections as a Community Probation Officer responsible for managing locally assigned Community sentences.
• Monitored clients sentences to the end and resolved conflicts while managing a monthly case load of 50-70 clients. Maintained regular phone contact with clients and prepared breach notices for court review.
• Transitioned into court servicing team, responsible for writing pre-sentence reports on high-risk offenders and conducting visits to two major prisons in the Auckland region.