Ben Ellerton

Experience

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  McDonald's

  Aug 2002 - Jul 2004

  Store Manager

  This position was responsible for the direct restaurant operation of the Sunshine Plaza Restaurant to achieve an A Rating in Quality, Service and Cleanliness. Responsibilities also included WH&S Management, Budgeting, Hiring and Development of Managers and Crew, Implementation of Sales Strategies, Stock Control, Equipment Maintenance and Staff rostering.I started out as a Crew Person in 1993 in Rockhampton and moved to the Maroochydore store in October 1996. From there I worked for the same Franchisee/Owner Operator until July 2004, working from Crew Person through to Store Manager. Show less

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  Hastings Deering

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2017

  Oversee Hastings Deering Group Parts Inventory System to meet customer expectations within agreed Company Turnover rate. Continually investigate and develop improved Inventory Control processes in consultation with Parts Support Leadership team. Coach and develop Inventory Controllers to achieve objectives of inventory management. Provide professional team supervision and leadership to the Emerald Business Centre Team through instilling values of Safety, Productivity and quality in the team to ensure that our customers receieve the best quality product that our brand stands for and customers rightfully expect. Provide professional team supervision and leadership to the Emerald and Rolleston Parts Departments through instilling values of Safety, Productivity and Quality in the team to ensure that our customers receive the best quality product that our brand stands for and customers rightfully deserve. Provide direct parts support to the customer on the Ernest Henry Mine Site. Reporting to the Hastings Deering Project Manager, the position was responsilbe for the safety performance of the on site Parts Department, Customer Service delivered, all warehouse functions, stock control, co-ordination of all inductions, annual leave/relief and staff training. Starting with Hastings Deering Rockhampton in July 2005 through to September 2010 holding multiple postions including Storeperson, Remanufactured Co-ordinator, Parts Interpreter and Parts Exchange Co-ordinator.All positions involved a strong focus on Safety and providing excellent customer service ensuring customers received the correct parts, on time in full by the requested date.

  • Parts Inventory Team Leader

    May 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Business Centre Supervisor

    Oct 2015 - May 2016

  • Parts Supervisor

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Parts Leading Hand

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

  • Parts Exchange Co-Ordinator

    Jul 2005 - Sept 2010
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  Blake Machinery Group

  Oct 2017 - now

  Managing Parts Department for the Forest Glen Branch and Parts Support a remote mine site as well as Hire Machines and Sales of Hydrema machines for Blake Machinery Group (BMG). BMG is a family-owned business specialising in the supply and delivery of quality earthmoving equipment to the civil and mining sectors. Control Blake Machinery Group inventory levels to ensure customer expectations are met. Oversee all aspects of the warehouse including goods received and despatched, warehouse efficiency and cycle count stocktakes. Continually analyse, investigate and develop Inventory Control systems as well as freight costs and efficiency. Coach and develop warehouse staff to maximise warehouse and inventory objectives.

  • Manager - Parts / Hire / Sales

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Parts Manager

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2022

  • Parts Co-ordinator

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2018