production, warehouse,Manufacturing, logistics management
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Logistics, warehouse and operations manager with 12+ years of international experience across Australia and Europe, with leadership responsibility spanning warehouse, distribution, production, freight, construction and supply chain operations. Experienced leading teams of up to 145 employees and coordinating labour, inventory, transportation, production, equipment, suppliers and operational resources. Strong background in warehouse management, distribution centre operations, inventory control, production planning, workforce planning, SAP ERP, WMS, KPI reporting, safety compliance and continuous improvement. Delivered measurable operational improvements including approximately 60% warehouse efficiency improvement, 40% faster order fulfilment, 20% reduction in operating costs, 55% reduction in inventory losses and approximately AUD $550,000 in annual savings. Experienced in fast-paced, multicultural environments while maintaining safety, productivity, quality and service requirements. CORE COMPETENCIES Warehouse Management | Distribution Centre Operations | Logistics Management | Supply Chain Management | Production Operations | Inventory Management | Stock Control & Reconciliation | Inbound & Outbound Logistics | Transportation & Freight | Production Planning | Workforce Planning | Team Leadership | Staff Training & Development | KPI Management | Operational Reporting | Cost Control | Continuous Improvement | Lean Operations | Process Improvement | SAP ERP | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | 3PL & Supplier Management | Procurement Coordination | Equipment & Resource Management | Order Fulfilment | Health & Safety | Root Cause Analysis | Quality & Process Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PRODUCTION / OPERATIONS MANAGER Food Production & Manufacturing Operations — Poland, Europe | November 2024 – Present • Lead daily production operations within a high-volume food production environment. • Coordinate production planning, labour allocation, workflow, materials and operational resources. • Manage production activities to meet output, quality, safety and delivery requirements. • Monitor production schedules, labour productivity, equipment performance and material availability. • Coordinate with warehouse and logistics functions to maintain efficient material and finished-product flow. • Allocate employees according to production requirements and workload. • Monitor operational KPIs and identify bottlenecks affecting productivity and output. • Implement practical process improvements to improve workflow and operational efficiency. • Support employee training, task allocation and performance management. • Maintain compliance with workplace safety, quality and food-production requirements. • Respond to changing production requirements and operational priorities. • Work closely with operational teams to resolve production and workflow issues. OPERATIONS MANAGER / HEAD OF OPERATIONS MGR Company Limited — Perth, Western Australia | August 2020 – October 2024 • Directed logistics, warehouse, distribution and supply chain operations across the business. • Managed inbound receiving, storage, inventory control, order processing, picking, dispatch and outbound distribution. • Led teams of up to 145 employees, including workforce planning, labour allocation, training and performance management. • Coordinated daily operational priorities according to workload, staffing and service requirements. • Managed inventory movements, stock control, cycle counting, reconciliation and variance investigations. • Coordinated freight, transportation, suppliers and third-party logistics providers. • Monitored warehouse and logistics KPIs to identify performance gaps and operational improvements. • Improved warehouse efficiency by approximately 60% through workflow and process improvements. • Improved order fulfilment speed by approximately 40% through better planning and distribution processes. • Reduced operating costs by approximately 20% through improved resource allocation and operational controls. • Delivered approximately AUD $550,000 in annual savings through cost-control and efficiency initiatives. • Reduced inventory losses by approximately 55% through stronger inventory controls and process discipline. • Managed workforce schedules and operational coverage. • Prepared operational reports and performance information for management. • Coordinated cross-functional activities involving warehouse, logistics, procurement, suppliers and management. • Maintained compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements. • Supported continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost, service and inventory accuracy. FREIGHT / WAREHOUSE / LOGISTICS Fremantle Freight Service — Perth, Western Australia | December 2018 – May 2020 • Supported freight, warehouse and logistics operations across inbound and outbound activities. • Coordinated receiving, dispatch, storage and material-handling activities. • Assisted with freight scheduling and transportation coordination. • Maintained accurate operational documentation and inventory information. • Worked with transport operators, warehouse personnel and logistics stakeholders. • Supported loading, unloading and safe movement of freight and materials. • Followed workplace safety procedures and operational requirements. • Assisted with maintaining efficient warehouse workflow and freight turnaround. CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS & SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER Western Australia Construction Company — Perth, Western Australia | May 2016 – November 2018 • Managed commercial site operations, project logistics, procurement and resource planning. • Coordinated labour, equipment, materials, subcontractors and operational resources. • Planned site logistics, material movements, deliveries and equipment requirements. • Managed procurement activities and coordinated suppliers and contractors. • Monitored project progress, resources, costs and operational requirements. • Coordinated delivery schedules and material availability to support project timelines. • Maintained compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements. • Worked with project teams, contractors, suppliers and management to resolve operational issues. • Prepared operational information and reports for management and clients. • Managed multiple priorities in time-sensitive project environments. LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS Leadership of teams of up to 145 employees; workforce planning and labour allocation; shift and workload planning; employee training and development; performance monitoring and KPI management; operational communication and team coordination; conflict resolution and issue management. End-to-end warehouse operations; distribution and freight management; inventory and stock control; production planning and scheduling; transportation coordination; supplier and 3PL coordination; procurement and resource planning; cost reduction and productivity improvement; continuous improvement. SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY SAP ERP | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | Microsoft Office | Inventory Management Systems | Production Planning Systems | KPI & Operational Reporting | Warehouse & Distribution Systems | Workforce Planning Systems EDUCATION Bachelor Degree — Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Perth, Western Australia | Completed 2011 LICENCES & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Australian Forklift Licence — previously held | Australian workplace health and safety experience | Warehouse and logistics operations experience | Production and manufacturing operations experience | Logistics and cargo warehouse management experience | OSHA | First Aid Certificate LOGISTICS & CARGO EXPERIENCE Experience within logistics and cargo warehouse operations, including responsibility for logistics personnel, warehouse activities, equipment, operational planning and safety. Areas include cargo warehouse operations, logistics department management, personnel coordination, equipment management, warehouse operations, training and staff development, material handling, operational planning, safety compliance, and inventory and logistics coordination. LANGUAGES English: Fluent | French: Fluent | Swahili: Fluent ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Australian Citizen | Currently based in Poland | Open to relocate to any Country across Australia and Europe. As an Australian Citizen, I can apply at the entry point and I’m available immediately to pursue the appropriate Canadian work permit / employer-supported pathway. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST