Cairns, Queensland, Australia
I have worked in the Mining, Heavy Vehicle and Earthmoving field since 1987. I have worked, contracted and consulted within a number of large Dealerships and Corporate companies. I have worked and been successful in all areas of a Dealership, (Sales, Parts and Service). Throughout my career to date I have successfully setup Business units from start up as well as Manage and expanded the following business units within various Dealerships and Companies, • Workshop Manager. • Branch Manager. • Area Manager. • Used Parts Manager. • Parts and Procurement Manager. • Logistics and Crane Business unit Manager. • Company Security Manager. • Specialty Business Unit Manager. • Dealership Principle. I always ensure I mentor staff under my control to my standard business basics, • Adhere to WH&S policies and procedures to make the work place a safe place to work within. • All staff are up to date with training relevant to their work place. • Work place is clean, staff are in uniforms and company vehicles are maintained and kept to a high standard. • Plan, communicate and document work place and business plans to all Stakeholders. • Set up,communicate and implement budgets and KPI’s to Stakeholders. • Ensure Customers received a professional service. I pride myself on leading by example, communication and mentoring staff under my control to ensure they are united as a team. I have worked and lived both domestically in Australia as well as overseas positions. I am also well conversed in working in remote areas on a fly in fly out roster as well as shift work. Specialties: Specialist in Caterpillar Machine Sales, Parts and Service.
Cairns Dealership General Manager for Harley Davidson and BRP (Canam and Seadoo). Oversee and assist Dealership Sales, Parts and Workshop teams. Regroup and rebuild Dealership team to further develop and grow Dealership business. Develop and implement company policies and procedures. Manage and ensure Dealership compliance.
Workshop Advisor overseeing Harley Davidson, BRP (Canam and Seadoo) workshop. Supervising workshop team and management of customer bookings into workshop. Liaise with Insurance companies for vehicle repairs and customers. Managing vehicle repair orders and warranty issues. Source and set up sub contractors for Dealership.
Re instate and set up Afternoon shift Load and Haul operation. Supervise a team on Afternoon shift responsible for the Steel Plasma cutting machine, Laser cutting machine, pick and load steel orders onto company trucks. Ensure all trucks where loaded, load manifest paperwork complete, load weights where correct and ready for drivers to dispatch 0600 hrs start of their shift. Oversee and implement company polices and procedures for the warehouse and staff.
Fleet Workshop Manager for MLG Oz Tanami NT. Provide Fleet and Workshop Management for multiple service and maintenance crews consisting of o General Service bays, o Tire bay, o Boiler Maker Fabrication bay, Service and maintain Mining fleet consisting of o Kenworth C510 with Mick Murray Welding Road trains, o Caterpillar Loaders 980H, 988H, 988XE, 990 and 990K. o Caterpillar Excavators 336DL and 349D o Caterpillar 745 and 773 Dump Trucks. o Caterpillar 140 Grader o Water trucks, Stackers and Light Vehicles. Ensure all service documentation and compliance are kept up to date and in spec. Communicate and ensure Fleet availability to Operations dept. Management of Workshop Staff / Techs across multiply shifts. Conduct workshop audits and Tech CCV interactions Management of the Parts Procurement and Parts Warehouse. Organize and manage engagement of subcontractors to carry out specialized Fleet repairs.
Workshop Supervisor – Rivet Mining Services. Fleet Workshop Supervisor for Rivet Mining Services Port Hedland Workshop. Provide Workshop Supervision for multiple service and maintenance crews consisting of, • General Service bays, • Tire bay, • Boiler Maker Fabrication bay, • Component Rebuild bay, • Field Service teams. • Service and maintain Mining fleet consisting of On Highway Trucks / Road Trains and various Loading equipment. • Ensure all service documentation and compliance are kept up to date and to spec. • Communicate and ensure Fleet availability to Operations dept. • Management of Workshop Staff / Techs across multiply shifts and on call break down service. • Organize and manage engagement of subcontractors to carry out specialized Fleet repairs