Kristian De Guzman

Experience

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  SKYCITY Entertainment Group

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2007

  Table Games Supervisor
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  Fonterra

  Dec 2007 - Mar 2018

  Develop the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control. Owns the integrity of the Line Events Data System and are responsible for data analytics of line losses. Acts as the team's expert in troubleshooting/problem solving.Responsibilities:- Owns the Centreline, Changeover and Change Management RTT Systems- Leads process definition to identify Centreline targets and document standard- Analyzes line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities- Leads root cause problem solving effort on key chronic losses for the line(s)- Coaches team on Centreline, Changeover and Change Management RTT Systems execution and problem solving skills- Participate in Cell DDS process daily to set priorities and allocate resources Show less Strategic contribution and deliveryDrives value for Fonterra through the delivery of world class asset care and best in class food manufacture.Successfully interprets strategy for day to day execution and delivery by operational teamUnderstands critical nature of assets and supports activities to improve asset management, resources, utilities or services within own plantAnnual contribution and deliveryFinancial:Delivery of daily cost sheets; understands controls to deliver consistently within scopeMonitor resource use and service delivery effectively to ensure waste (time, materials, excess inventory, money, labour) is minimisedCustomer & Quality:Consistently meets schedule attainment to ensure production efficiency, product quality and customer expectations are met in full.Consistently meets department targets for DIFOT; product fails and on-hold are minimal.The department is Audit ready; shared learning’s are standard practice and responded to openly.Performance & Sustainability:Contributes actively towards success of transformation programme that ensures delivery of world class asset utilisation and productivity gainsProduct grading including composition is deliveredCulture, Values, People, Health & Safety:Employee engagement is world class.Visibly champions defined people development initiatives (L2L and IAAY).The department is prepared and able to readily adapt and respond effectively to change. Show less Behaviour Provides clarity of expectations to deliver overall performance.Takes personal ownership and accountability and ensures this occurs across their teams.Promotes shared learning’s to foster innovation and best practice.Role models Fonterra’s values, and leadership practicesLeadershipInspires, coaches, teaches and shares knowledge to develop a high performing team to achieve desired performance outcomesDevelops people to understand the products we make, why and value of these to inform operator judgementsAssesses and develops people through coaching, feedback from multiple sources and encouraging new and challenging tasksWorks with people to set stretching development goals and plans that meet individual and business unit/function capability needs and supports developmentCustomer / Quality / People excellenceRole models, shares knowledge and co-creates value for customers through positive engagement, minimal complaints and timely resolution of customer issues enhancing Fonterra ‘s reputation.Dedicated to all aspects of Quality with an absolute focus on the consistent production of high quality food and nutritional products in spec and on time.Personal Capability- Builds peer and direct report relationships on trust, integrity and results delivery. “Getting better every day”- Strong self awareness and efficacy conveying a leader who is mature, grounded and multi dimensional.Business AcumenUnderstands links and inter-relationships across the business to inform and guide decisionsUnderstand how's businesses operate, and can successful navigate and influence at all levelsCommercially astute - Makes informed commercial decisions through effective evaluation of potential scenarios and implications.Prioritisation – demonstrates discipline to execute what's important at the right time Show less - Supervise on a day to day basis a production process to meet and optimize operational targets, product specifications, regulatory requirements and administrative information systems and functional relationships.- Supervise a team of people on a day to day basis, i.e.; task allocation, staff support and providing feedback to staff.- Resolve the full range to day to day processing issues and problems.- Investigate and respond to issues and problems (eg, Safety investigations, equipment failures, quality issues).- Process Manager support,ie: Manage and support team in absence of Process Manager. Show less - Started as a SUG as Casein Plant Operator (Dry Side)- Moved to Cream Plant as L4 Process Operator- Moved to Whareroa Cheese as L5b Process Operator (Senior Operator) * Blockformer Operator - Cheddar Cheese production * Mozz Room Operator - Mozzarella Cheese production * Whey Room Operator - Control Room based, monitoring, processing and treatment of whey * Packing Operator - Cartoning and Palletizing of finished products-Health and Safety Representative (Cheese) Show less

  • IWS Process Lead - UHT

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  • UHT Process Manager

    Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  • UHT Process Manager - Seconded

    Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Supervising Process Operator

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Commissioning Operator - Process

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Process Operator

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2013
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  Oceania Dairy Limited

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Responsible for the management of production functions and resources for specified areas to ensure continuity of production is maintained across the full process. Accountable for:• Achieving site production and quality targets by effective management of the specified area.• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements with any process improvement implemented to a high standard • Accurate and detailed information capture to meet required operational reporting• Health and Safety responsibilities that includes ensuring all accidents and incidents are reported accurately and in a timely manner. Hazards are reported and effectively controlled and any delegated responsibilities are successfully managed.• Quality and Environmental aspects are managed in terms of Oceania’s policies and procedures with timely interventions and correction of all hygiene and safety incidents.• Effective management and development of team members to create a motivated, supportive and nurturing culture• Performance management and learning and development needs of the team are met• Open channels of communication are maintained to ensure effective work and product flow.• Provide production leadership as required • Understand and act in accordance with the Oceania Way• Be prepared to assist the whole team and carry out any other duties reasonably requested from time to time Show less

  • UHT Production Manager

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  • UHT Process Manager

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019
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  James Hardie Building Products

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2020

  Production Manager
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  Addiction Pet Foods

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

  Manufacturing Manager
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  SET SCAFFOLDING LTD

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Managing Director
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  Groenz Limited

  May 2024 - now

  Site Manager