Vakaahi Haseli
Fairfield, Hamilton
Summary
Effective Shift Manager with 5+ years in the Kiwifruit and Industry and 1+ years in the Packaging Industry, working with and leading employees in strenuous and fast-paced working environments. Budget conscious and effective leader, keeping team engaged and customers satisfied. Multi-talented and a quick learner, Professional and results-focused with excellent problem-solving skills and action-oriented approach to troubleshooting inefficiencies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Visy Board Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Carried out all reasonable requests by the Production & Operations Managers.
- Provided feedback on crew’s performance to the Production Manager.
- Provided leadership and assisted with staff development for shift members, including performance management where required.
- Worked with Finishing Machine supervisor and Corrugator Supervisor to proactively recruit, train, and retain efficient machine crews.
- Proactively led an effective two-way communication between all supervisors and operators working on shift.
- Implemented and delivered outcomes to the Continuous Improvement Program.
- Regularly reviewed work processes and practices by assisting in identifying improvements.
- Ensured production schedules and productivity goals for each machine were attained during each shift.
- Ensured budgeted Performance KPI’s were achieved as a minimum.
- Ensured all work undertaken and products manufactured by self and crews complied with management system documentation as required (HACCP, Safety, and Quality).
- Ensured safety and environmental practices were in line with Company guidelines and procedures.
- Organized isolation and correct labeling of nonconformity (machine, ink, or tooling conformance) and initiated repair documentation to minimize the impact on customers.
- Managed housekeeping and cleaning of the entire tooling services area and own work area at all times.
- Monitored crew work practices to ensure inspection and testing procedures were completed and performance targets were achieved.
- Monitored and controlled waste areas throughout the plant.
- Ensured the Finishing machine supervisors and Machine operators understood and complied with Product quality specifications and Quality system documentation.
- Responsible for Health, Safety and wellbeing of all shift employees. The role is responsible for developing efficient work methods, and collaborating with employees to increase productivity while maintaining strong safety record.
Shift Manager
Seeka Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Coached and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Devised new operational approaches to boost production throughput while maintaining fruit quality.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Analysed production processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to grading technology to minimize product defect rates.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Addressed personnel issues and conflicts promptly.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments.
Sizer Operator
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Being the first response to breakdowns
- Managed Throughput, fruit flow and fruit quality
- Managed direction of teams on the shift as well as adhering to and reinforcing our Health and Safety and Food Safety policies
- Ensured proper operation of the optic sizer equipment
- Worked in Repack as a data team member in the off-season
- Worked in Pollen as a team member in the off-season
- Led the Amendment team in the off-season
- Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures
Vineyard Worker (RSE)
Alapa Viticultural Services
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Leading the RSE team
- Pruning and Warping
Packhouse Worker(RSE)
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Leading the RSE team
- User support and software installations
- Sizer Operating
- Creating Standard Operating Procedures
Packhouse Worker (RSE)
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Leading the RSE team
- Strapping Pallets
- Electric Pallet Trolley Pulling
- Sizer Operating
Packhouse Worker (RSE)
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Stacking Pallets
Enlisted Soldier
His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga)
09.2007 - 09.2013
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons(United Kingdom).
- Trained in armed and unarmed combat (United Kingdom & Australia).
- Trained in peace keeping operations (Indonesia & Australia).
- Trained in military security and administrative IT systems (United States).
- Studied Information Technology and Data base Management (United States & India).
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Worked in dirty, uncomfortable and under dangerous conditions.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete allocated taskings.
- Deployed on a peace keeping operation (Solomon Island)
- Deployed on a combat operation (Afghanistan)
- Participated in the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP) as a Cyber Endeavor (Singapore)
- Trained in Phycology of Leadership by Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (Tonga)
Education
Fort Gordon (US ARMY)
Georgia, United StatesMilitary College of Telecommunication Engineering
Madhya Pradesh, IndiaTonga College
TongaSkills
- Team Building
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Emotional Intelligence
- Performance Management
- People Management
- Production Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
Achievements
- His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) General Service Medal
- British Operational Service Medal
- ISAF NATO Afghanistan UN Medal for service in Afghanistan
Timeline
Shift Manager
Visy Board Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Shift Manager
Seeka Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2022
Sizer Operator
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
03.2019 - 12.2019
Vineyard Worker (RSE)
Alapa Viticultural Services
06.2018 - 09.2018
Packhouse Worker(RSE)
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
06.2018 - 06.2018
Packhouse Worker (RSE)
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
03.2017 - 06.2017
Packhouse Worker (RSE)
Opotiki Packing And Coolstorage
03.2016 - 06.2016
Enlisted Soldier
His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga)
09.2007 - 09.2013
Fort Gordon (US ARMY)
Military College of Telecommunication Engineering
Tonga College
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