Peter

About me:

Candidate Info :
My name is Peter Quenton Edwards. I would like to submit to you my resume for consideration for the any roles that you currently have available. I am currently located in Kallangur, Brisbane

I am a 52year old New Zealand citizen of Maori descent who brings to all prospective employers a wealth of knowledge and skills which I have acquired over many years of employment. These skills and attributes are outlined within my resume.
I consider myself to be methodical, analytical, approachable, direct, responsive, adaptable and loyal. I am more than able to submit my views for discussion while also taking into account the views of those within my arena of operations.
I possess a natural ability to build strong relationships with both individuals and groups that I have contact with.
I enjoy working towards achieving good and positive outcomes for my employers.

Experience :
Worked As Operations Manager at HUB from August 2015 to October 2015
August 12 2015 – 21 October 2015 – HUB Operations Manager – Cahill Transport, Brisbane

I was contacted by Daniella Saumatua, Cahill Transport HR Manager and interviewed for the above role. I was also interviewed by the General manager, Stephen Alexander.

I was appointed to the role on the 11 August 2015. I was advised that Cahill Transport were going through some turbulent
structural changes and that challenges lay ahead of which I was quite confident of taking on the challenge.

The Role – HUB Operations Manager encompassed
* Managing all on site Safety in accordance with OHS and COR (Chain of responsibility)
* All day to day operational responsibilities for 22 Transport and Warehouse staff
* Responsible for efficient loading and unloading of both Interstate and local allocations
* Managing all Warehouse input and outgoing stock accuracy
* Managing clear lines of communication between other HUB managers in other states. (NSW, VIC, SA, NT, WA)

Unfortunately due to events outside of my control, my role was terminated on the October 21 2015. I am quite happy to elaborate
further at any formal interview which may take place.

Thoroughly enjoyed the role during my tenure.

Worked As Transport Supervisor at Crane/Transport from August 2014 to June 2015
June 2015 – Actively Seeking Employment
Due to the downturn in Crane/Transport work in the Brisbane region it has been necessary to reduce staff numbers and unfortunately I have been made redundant after almost 5 years with LCR.
This has resulted in the division that I was a part of being put in Care and Maintenance until such a time the business outlook
improves.

Worked As Project Manager at LCR Group Ltd from May 2011 to August 2014
May 2011 – August 2014
Recruited direct from New Zealand into the role of Project Operations manager for LCR Group Ltd. I was in the role for 3.5 yrs
reporting directly to Scott Story, General Manager to 2012 and currently Phil Borg, General Manager, Central Queensland operations
– Current.
My role encompasses managing the Coal haulage operations of 2 mine sites (Jellinbah mine and Yarrabee mine) with a compliment of 74 staff to meet the client’s requirements.
My responsibilities include and are not limited to the following
* Safety and Health
o Manage all operations as per the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999
o Manage and maintain all Client and LCR Group Ltd Safety Health management
system for the entire operation.
o Influence and Implement change to improve and promote Safety awareness.
o Conduct regular Site Health and Health meetings with employee representatives
o Lead all Incident investigations and follow up all Corrective actions
o Facilitate timely and accurate reporting to all LCR and Client recipients
* Staff management
o Manage and oversee all Administration duties
o Manage and influence Maintenance management Personnel and Systems
o Mentor and influence all Haulage Supervisors
o Oversee 62 Operational staff
* Client Relationships
o Manage and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Site senior
executives (SSE) for both mine sites and their nominated representatives.
o Manage and Influence client KPI realization through sound communications
o Participate in required Risk assessments to improve overall performance
* Full P&L responsibility across 2 operations
o Influence and manage aspects of the operation to meet and exceed LCR and Client
expectations to achieve Rail KPI targets of 5.0 million KT (Jellinbah) and 3.2 million
KT per annum
o Manage all Profit and Loss for both operations with a key emphasis on
* Labour
* Fuel
* Tyres

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* Inventory management
* Maintenance
o Implement and Influence process improvement initiatives across the entire
operation by utilizing Lean principles
o Manage Daily, Weekly and monthly reconciliations to meet LCR and client invoicing

Worked As Site Operations manager at WPI-International Group from September 2009 to February 2011
September 2009 – February 2011
Employed as the Site Operations manager for the WPI-International Group which encompasses 3 mid size Sawmills and 1 Pulp & paper mill. Their respective locations are as follows;
* Prime Sawmill – Gisborne, New Zealand
* Tangiwai Sawmill – Tangiwai, New Zealand
* Blue Mountain Lumber – Gore, New Zealand
* Karioi Pulp mill – Karioi, New Zealand

My role encompasses all areas of responsibility in regard to the operation of the site:
* Health & Safety Programmes and Compliance
* Staff Management
* Production Planning
* Capital Expenditure and Planning
* Site Wide Maintenance
* All aspects of site expenditure
* Direct reports – Production Manager, Processing Manager, Maintenance Manager, Site
Accountant.

Worked As Driver at K& S Transport from October 2008 to January 2009
October 2008 – January 2009
I was living and working in Australia. My role was as a truck driver contracted to K& S Transport based in Brisbane. My role required the delivery of Coca Cola products to 3 main warehouses within the wider south Brisbane area.
Responsibilities:
• To efficiently operate in a professional and safe manor a 2002 International Iveco 6300 Powerstar tractor unit and 43ft tautliner semi-trailer
• To ensure that daily safety and mechanical checks are carried out prior to the performance of daily duties.
• To ensure that all faults and defects are reported immediately and that the necessary corrective action forms are
completed.
• To ensure the safe transportation of product from the main production facility and the distribution warehouses
• To ensure that all care is taken during the loading and unloading of all products
• To demonstrate at all times the Queensland transport road safety laws
• To ensure that all required Safety equipment is worn at all times
• To ensure adherence to company Safety policies at all times

Over the last 25 years I have been trained to be a professional truck driver. I have worked as a relief driver for many well known New
Zealand transport companies. Mainfreight, Total Transport, Owens Road Transport, Godfrey Holdings Transport.
I am a competent professional who has earnt the respect of his peers within the New Zealand Transport industry.

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