Darren Basten

Experience

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  Amcor

  Jul 1988 - Oct 2002

  Assistant Site Manager
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  Penrice Soda Holdings Ltd.

  Oct 2002 - Mar 2004

  Packaging Manager
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  Australian Nut processors

  Mar 2004 - Jul 2005

  Operations Manager
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  Haines Hunter

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Operations Manager
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  Shield contractors

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2011

  Project Supervisor/ Leading Hand
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  Superior

  Sept 2011 - Mar 2015

  Senior Operations Manager ( Manufacturing)

  Manage the daily running of the Manufacturing/Operations business units, which includes 3Managers/ 3 Team Leaders, office support and 50 staff plus contractors Manager of a fabrication shop/ plastic and concrete workshops with trade/ non trade qualified staff over 3 different sites including Logistics and a transport business unitWork with the Executive Management team on future strategies, growth targets, forecasts and revenueManaging business improvements, business efficiencies and cost reductionQuote/build on new business opportunities in the mining sectorMaintain a high level of effective communication between my team including all staff, customers, company stakeholders, contractors and government bodies.Effectively manage projects, bridges, jetties, marinas and piling operations in line with company and statutory requirements.Manage processes to optimise quality, customer service and productivity.Define Project scope, goals and submit budget proposals and changes whilst meeting monthly budgets and safety targets.Developing, managing and evaluating strategic management systems, processes and reportingFinancial reporting including debtor’s reports, monthly budgeting and liaise with finance manager/CEO Including profit and loss on projects and business unitsWork with the systems improvement Manager on the ISO quality systemMaintain the companies OH&S systemsIntroduce/ manage LEAN manufacturingInterview new candidates for positions vacant including all functions of HR- work cover, warnings etcImplement new policies and procedures.Manage and direct teams, pilling barges and their crews over multiple sites domestically and internationallyManage the maintenance within the group including capital expenditure and all other maintenance issuesManage people relationships, engage, train and develop staff.Review/ improve business performance and KPI’sFinancial reporting, achieve or exceed budgets and control operating costs Show less

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  Summer Dase

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2017

  Operations Manager

  Operations Manager of Bras in Paradise has been established for over nine years and also Coast 2 Coast Handyman established in 2015Setting the brands strategic directionResponsible for the leadership of the buying / planning / marketingContributing to and implementing the company's medium and long term strategic planResponsible for managing a commercial and desirable range that meets sales budgets, margin targets, proposed range mix and customer expectationsChampioning the company's mission statement by promoting the desired vision, attitude and cultureFully responsible for P/LResponsible for the sourcing strategyBuilding an efficient, reliable and knowledgable team of peopleBuilding the company's image and increasing brand profileMaximise sales and profitGrow the retail channelDirect maintenance crewsManage budgets and costs Show less

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  Mabey Australia & New Zealand

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  State Manager

  Manage the daily running of the Hire business units which includes Area Managers, office support and ground staff plus contractors across 3 statesMajor account management and business development including Customer Relationship Management (CRM)Manage sites including 3rd party Logistics and a transport teamFinancial reporting, achieve or exceed budgets and control operating costsManage/promote zero harm across the business unitsProject management- deliver projects on time and within budget, creating, planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and handover projectsWork with the CEO and Directors on future strategies, growth targets, forecasts and revenueManaging business improvements, business efficiencies and cost reductionMaintain a high level of effective communication between my team including all Staff, customers, company stakeholders, contractors and government bodies.Manage processes to optimise quality, customer service and productivity.Define Project scope, goals and submit budget proposals and changes whilst meeting monthly budgets and safety targets.Developing, managing and evaluating strategic management systems, processes and reporting Including profit and loss on projects and business unitsIntroduce/ manage LEAN manufacturingEmployee relations including Performance management, Work cover, training and development and employee engagementImplement new policies and procedures.Manage the maintenance within the group including capital expenditure and all other maintenance issuesReview/ improve business performance and KPI’sMonitor customer activity to ensure customer maximum utilisation of our hire fleet Show less

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  Watmar Electrical Contractors

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  Manager

  Oversee and improve daily operations including onsite ManagementImplementing the owners strategic plansDrive onsite efficiencies, hands on with site teams and project managementNegotiate current pricing structure, contract management and sign off on all new and capital purchasesBusiness development with current and future opportunities Hire key personnel and oversee their developmentDrive a culture of performance and professionalism Maintain a culture of safety first and overall risk minimisation, coach and mentor all staffIdentify areas for cost reduction and process improvementEnsure accountability and effectiveness with regards to Financial controls and operationsmanagement of the business Build relationships with key builders, site staff and company staff Show less

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  Summer Dase

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  Operations Manager

  Full responsibility for results delivery across operations, sales, production, marketing and financial departmentsControl all assets, facilities and equipmentProject managementPersonal managementDevelop operational and strategic business and marketing planBusiness management Stakeholder relationship with key retailersKPI and KRI management Daily analysis and tracking of wholesale pricesNegotiate with both local and International suppliers and importers

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  Shore Hire

  Mar 2023 - now

  Shoring / Project Manager

  • Project Management for the Queensland Hire Business including sales, assets, facilities, equipment including transport, onsite, engaging with customers, engineers to ensure their projects run on time within budget• Operational/Sales Management of specialised products within Queensland including P & L• Lead project management efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.• Spearheaded product development projects, achieving successful outcomes and client satisfaction.• Facilitate seamless communication between sales, engineering, and administrative teams, both internally and externally, to ensure alignment and project success• Mentor sales team to drive product and services to maximise revenue.• Actively identify and pursue new business opportunities, cultivating strong relationships with current and potential clients to expand the company’s market presence• Manage client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business in the Temporary Work civil market.• Full responsibility for all business development activities for the Shoring segmented market and full P&L • Proactively analyse performance to ensure goals, objectives, benchmarks are met, resolve operational and technical issues• Managed processes to optimise quality, service, and productivity, while ensuring monthly safety targets were achieved.• Financial reporting, budgeting, implement and manage business improvements, efficiencies, KPIs, and cost control for a business with multimillion dollar turnover per annum.• Ensured business assets were at full utilisation and efficiently maintained. • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, preparing quotations, setting schedules, and efficiently allocating resources to meet project objectives.• Heavily involved in the Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline project Show less