James Taylor

Experience

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  Systemtech Communications

  Feb 1995 - Nov 2004

  Chairman Board of directors and Operations Manager

  Founding shareholder, technician and elected Chairman of the Board. Working with a team to build a technical team into one of Telecom first patch contractors. My experience building this company with my business partners culminated in my appointment as the contract Patch manager for Telecom NZ Christchurch central business patch.

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  Astute Networks

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2006

  Southern Regional manager

  Management of the team of technicians, designers and support staff delivering installation, design and build services to Telstra Clear and maintenance services to Vodafone New Zealand in the South Island.

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  Rexel

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2009

  National internal business process auditor

  Auditing the total business package provided by the branches under the Redeal brand (Rexel, Ideal, Impel and Redeal). Audit the branches business practices with the team and work with the Branch manager to set a business plan if required for constructive business improvements. Obtained this role following success with the branch managers role of Rexels Christchurch branch.

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  Meridian Energy

  Feb 2009 - Sept 2011

  Leadership of the team responsible for the business processes and improvement principles for Meridian Retail. Work with Meridians IT team to define project management principles and manage internal process requirements for the attachment of systems to the business.

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Performance Improvement specialist

    Feb 2009 - Mar 2011
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  Connetics

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2018

  Leadership of the team tasked with the delivery of inventory and logistics services to Connetics, Electra, Wellington Electricity and Buller Electricity through four warehouses throughout New Zealand.

  • Supply and Logistics Manager

    Jul 2012 - Feb 2018

  • Business Development Manager

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2012
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  Central Heating New Zealand Ltd

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2020

  National Sales Manager

  Leadership of the team tasked with delivering Central Heating New Zealand's vision of introducing New Zealand to total home comfort.Introducing New Zealand to whole home hydronic central heating by delivering the complete service package to trade, commercial and Merchant customers reinforcing their end customers experience and reinforcing why the rest of the world utilises hydronic central heating for whole home comfort.

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  Enable Networks

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  Fulfill Manager

  Leadership of the team responsible for the ownership of the customer connection experience to the Enable fibre network in Christchurch

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  Enable Fibre Broadband

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2023

  Leading a highly skilled team of Business Analysts, Trainers and technical writers to continue Enables journey of excellence and empower the operational and commercial teams to delivery fiber broadband to the greater Christchurch communityKey deliverables for EnableTransformational program of worksOperational excellence roadmapContinual improvement processes and methodologiesProgram management and governanceProcess development and quality frameworks

  • Head Of Operational Excellence

    Oct 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Operational Excellence Manager

    Oct 2020 - Nov 2023
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  Synlait Milk Limited

  Feb 2023 - now

  Integrated Tactical Planning Manager

  Synlait utilizes Integrated Business Planning (IBP) techniques and cultures to manage workflow within its business. The Integrated Tactical Planning Manager role works within all parts of the business to monitor workflow performance and coach / support the teams to meet the IBP plan at a tactical level.