Thomas Tangestani

Experience

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  Shahid Tondgooyan Petrochemical Company

  Jun 2004 - Jul 2005

  Graduated Chemical Engineer

  • Promoted to Production Shift Supervisor after just one year following outstanding performance

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  STPC

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2009

  PET plant Production Shift supervisor

  Supporting pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up of three separate 350 tonnes per day capacity PET production plants; oversaw various checks and equipment calibration, and tracked production processes and equipment performance, making adjustments to ensure quality and high productivity.Key Results• Participated in improvements to raw materials usage which subsequently generated an annual profit increase of $5 million USD• Attained a 100% production rate for six consecutive months• Designed and established production tracking and quality control systems and analysed reports to identify and reduce process bottlenecks• Managed compliance with regulations and company policy, particularly in relation to WHS and environmental legislation• Delivered training and supervision to recently graduated engineers• Achieved promotion to Staple Plant Supervisor after four years Show less

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  Shahid Tondgooyan Petrochemical Company

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2012

  Staple Plant Superintendent

  Managing, organising and prioritising plant production and maintenance projects and schedules. Leading teams and ensuring safe, efficient operations that achieve timely, quality productionKey Results• Performed as Project Team Leader for the commissioning and start-up of a 200 Tonnes/day Polyester staple fibre plant• Achieved cost reduction and containment by 15% by recruiting fully skilled staff and minimising defective products• Applied root cause analysis to identify operational inefficiencies and established remedial measures to achieve production quality enhancement• Led a team of 95 professionals. Provided training and career development opportunities to 20 direct reports to create a well-skilled, high performance team; provided promotion assessments• Ensured clear communication by facilitating regular stand-up meetings; promoted a culture of continuous improvement Show less

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  Power Plastics Pty. Ltd.

  May 2013 - Oct 2013

  Engineering Systems Coordinator/Project Engineer

  Contributing to planning and roll-out of an automated preventative maintenance system initiative with supporting policies, processes and user trainingKey Results• Played a key role in the procurement, implementation and configuration of a fully computerised preventative maintenance system• Worked with a team of Production and Maintenance Engineers to develop a preventative maintenance policy that meet company needs• Delivered training to system users at all levels, from management to shop floor• Created a company asset database; collected and populated the database fully with relevant information Show less

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  Ant Packaging

  Jun 2015 - now

  • Process Optimization and Efficiency Enhancement - Streamlining operations for increased productivity and efficiency. - Implementing lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.• Team Leadership and Performance Management - Leading and motivating a team to achieve operational goals and targets. - Conducting performance evaluations, providing feedback, and facilitating professional development.• Resource Allocation and Budget Management - Allocating resources effectively to meet production demands and financial goals. - Monitoring and managing budgets to control costs and optimize resource utilization.• Quality Assurance and Compliance Oversight - Ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. - Implementing quality control measures and overseeing compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2021