Warren Herrera

Experience

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  The Laminex Group

  May 2001 - Jul 2009

  Production and Inventory Controller (Assistant Production Manager)

   Planning and Scheduling (looking at the plant’s capacity, orders, and forecasted sales to do production schedule) Assisting Production Manager in the day to day running of the plant Doing analysis of Plant’s issue using Root Cause Analysis Looking after Despatch making sure we are meeting DIFOT Looking at issues on transit damage and put systems to avoid them Help NZ Laminex Planning manager in doing S&OP by giving true detailed production KPI’s, forecast runs and shut, and maintaining Inventory to keep with the demand Backup for Production Manager. Show less

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  Fletcher Aluminium

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Surface Finishing Planner

   Planning and Scheduling (looking at the plant’s capacity, orders and forecasted sales to do production schedule) Manage S&OP for 4 months in the interim Manage logistics team in the interim Health and Safety Committee. Help in analysis and commissioning of the new system for the company

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  Mr.Chips Limited

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  Planning Manager

   Planning and Scheduling (2 lines of Chip Production, L1 – main chip production and L2 small runs, coated products, and wedges) Doing analysis of Plant’s issue using Root Cause Analysis Manage trucking contractors bringing Spuds from growers Manage S&OP with orders coming from Australia and NZ Contingency plan on the schedule for spud condition coming from the South Island Reporting to the General Manager about the stocks remaining for each farmer, keep a record and plan accordingly Show less

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  The Roof Tile Group, Fletcher Building

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2015

  Planner/Buyer

   Planning and Scheduling (looking at the plant’s capacity, orders, and forecasted sales from Export and Local to do production schedule for Coatings Department, Metal Forming, Press, Kiln and Paint Shop) Purchase materials used in different parts of production and packaging needed for the Finish product Develop scheduling process for multi-departmental processes Purchasing materials and packaging needed for production Keep track of every department to coincide with the main plant production Show less

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  James Hardie NZ

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

  Production Planner / Production Support

   Planning and Scheduling (looking at the plant’s capacity, schedule the plant according to replenishing stocks and internal company requirements, Scheduling Sheet Machine products to go to 4 different Finishing Lines) Develop a way in reconciling Output from the wet plant to Output on the dry plant Champion Health and safety process of the company Manage packaging and materials needed for production Do analysis and forecasting based on previous demand and current trend of the market Show less

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  Juralco Aluminium Building Products Ltd NZ

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2020

  Production and Distribution Manager

   Overseeing Production and Distribution activities Health and Safety representative of the company. Manage standard on health and safety, production, and distribution. Manage company DIFOT Manage environmental limits and chemical compliant of the company Schedule preventive maintenance for the factory equipment Manage day to day issues regarding manning and staff Training staff for multi-skilling Manage suppliers to get the most service and competitive pricing Show less

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  The Recruitment Network

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Account Manager

  In this time of uncertainty we are here to help. From paddock to plate we have the resources.

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  Stahlton Engineered Concrete

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  Production Engineer

  Make sure all the specification, procedure, and details are followed from the Engineering drawing of the design structure, when manufacturing pre cast and post cast of a beam, panels and barriers. Inspect all steel reinforcement and make sure that the beams follow the structural design.

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  Skellerns Metal Castings Limited

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Operations Planning Manager

  Castings of metal like pans, manhole cover, and arts.

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  Visy Beverage Packaging

  Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  Planning and Logistics Manager

  Managing planning and logistics department of VBP. Organise production capacity against customer's forecast. Manage internal and external warehouse.

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  Kitchen Story Ltd

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  Operations Manager
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  Holy Cross Parish Henderson

  Aug 2024 - now

  Office Administrator / Parish Secretary

  Administration of the Holy Cross Parish Office.