Velen Bekirov
Operations Manager/Team Leader
11 Kuppa Rd Ryde
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Operations Manager/Team Leader with 4+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Skilled in working across multiple departments, Quality Assurance, Marketing, HR/Finance, Administration, Purchasing/International Purchasing. Proven track record of overseeing large teams, implementing procedures and manuals, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring efficient operations. Adapt at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and enhance operational performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager/Team Leader
VITA 5 Hair Care Australia
09.2019 - Current
- Lead a diverse team of 20+ employees across multiple departments, including production, quality assurance, inventory control, and warehouse operations. - Develop and implement strategic plans for production scheduling, inventory management, and quality control to meet business objectives. - Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and mentor team members to enhance their skills and performance. - Work closely with purchasing team to ensure on-time shipments within budget constraints and collaborate on sales forecasting and long-term purchasing strategies. - Oversee daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, production planning, warehouse audits, stock taking, cycle counting, and maintenance of business machinery and equipment. - Write procedures and manuals for team members and implement them to ensure consistency and efficiency in operations. - Coordinate with service providers for maintenance and repair of business machinery to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency. - Develop and implement strategic plans to improve warehouse efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce costs while maintaining high-quality standards. - Identify areas for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, inventory management, order fulfillment, and overall operational performance. - Implement best practices for inventory control, including accurate tracking, replenishment strategies, cycle counting, and minimizing stockouts to ensure optimal inventory levels and customer satisfaction. - Establish and enforce quality control measures to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements in all warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. - Manage resources effectively, including labor, equipment, and space utilization, to optimize operational efficiency and minimize costs. - Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all warehouse staff and visitors. - Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement
- Regularly report on KPIs and operational metrics to senior management. - Coordinated and allocated staff efficiently to achieve weekly production targets. - Organized and led meetings to enhance communication and streamline operations. - Led recruitment efforts for new personnel, ensuring acquisition of skilled and qualified team members. - Ensured products were manufactured safely and on time, maintaining accountability for daily manufacturing activities. - Proactively ordered materials and parts for machinery, maintaining a well-stocked and efficient production environment. - Maintained safety and cleanliness standards at manufacturing site. - Managed receipt of containers containing materials and raw materials, overseeing inventory management. - Successfully met weekly production deadlines, ensuring optimal output and efficiency. - Controlled production timetable to achieve cost-effective material usage and labor management. - Organized transportation of pallets between warehouses to optimize logistics.
Laborer
Aston Advantage
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Operating polishing machine - Working with Stone "Kitchen Benches" - Checking condition of the stone - Working with the sucker moving big stones on the polishing machine - Checking polishing machine senders, changing them. - Cleaning the stone before final polishing - Putting stones away for the dates they required - Cleaning up site
Laborer
Trojan Recruitment Group
08.2018 - 02.2019
- General Laboring - Using power tools - Cleaning and preparing work site - Heavy lifting 25 kg - Assisting builders
Trades
Signature Stuart Projects Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Cleaning and preparing the work site - Loading and delivering materials - Using variety of tools and machines - Set up and take down ladders, scaffold and other temporary structure - Assist and performing general carpentry duties
Tennis Coaching
Ryde Aquatic Centre
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Present every day at professional appearance and with a professional attitude at all times, and maintain an excellent standard of customer service. - Assist in providing a tennis programmer that caters for children guests, incorporating group coaching, free play, social tennis. - Ensure Health and safety is to the highest standard both on and off the courts. - Work as part of a team to set up, pack up, and proactively provide assistance to all groups using the tennis equipment each day. - To practically help with the set-up of the center. - Be flexible in your job role and willing to assist in all other duties, within reason, as requested by your manager according to training you have been given.
Education
High School Diploma -
School No. 145
Tashkent, Uzbekistan 09.2004 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross College
Sydney, Australia 05.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Tennis Academy
Tashkent, Uzbekistan 09.2011 - 05.2014
TAFE Ryde
250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde NSW 2112, Australia 02.2018 - 11.2024
Skills
Self Motivated: Highly self motivated professional with a strong intrinsic drive to excel and achieve results
Leadership: Enable exceptional collaboration among cross- functional colleagues by establishing a safe and productive environment fueled by open communications and international relationship building
Team Player: A resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues, customers or clients
Work Under Pressure: Thrive in a high-stress environment, tackling complex tasks while remaining calm and professional
Supply Chain Management:
Logistics: Proficiency in managing the movement of materials, goods, and information throughout the supply chain
Inventory Management: Ability to optimize inventory levels to balance production needs and minimize costs
Data Analysis: Using data analytics to make informed decisions about production processes and resource utilization
Technical skills: Word, Excel, One-drive, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Winmagi, Windows 10-11, MacOS, ChatGPT
Timeline
Operations Manager/Team Leader
VITA 5 Hair Care Australia
09.2019 - Current
Laborer
Trojan Recruitment Group
08.2018 - 02.2019
Laborer
Aston Advantage
05.2018 - 09.2019
TAFE Ryde
02.2018 - 11.2024
Tennis Coaching
Ryde Aquatic Centre
06.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Holy Cross College
05.2015 - 05.2016
Trades
Signature Stuart Projects Pty Ltd
04.2015 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Tennis Academy
09.2011 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
School No. 145
09.2004 - 05.2014