Peter Kenney

Experience

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  Mullan & Noy Ltd

  Feb 1984 - Mar 1988

  Apprentice in Fitting, turning and machining

  General engineering company. One of the oldest in Hamilton.Served an apprenticeship as a fitter / turner. Wide range of work and customers provided a good foundation for the rest of my career.

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  Tīra

  Mar 1988 - Mar 2000

  Machine Shop Supervisor

  Engineering / Manufacturing company. Main industry is providing stainless steel tanks, silo's, pressure vessels and road tankers to the dairy, food and beverage industries both locally and internationally.Filled various roles within the company while employed including fitter/turner tradesman, machine shop leading hand, machine shop supervisor, and component co-ordinator.

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  Greens Tapware

  Mar 2000 - Sept 2000

  Toolmaker

  Employed as a toolmaker / machinist. Main role was manufacturing tooling and setting up machinery to automate the manufacture of the companies high quality tapware.

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  BLM Engineering Co Ltd

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2009

  Machine Shop Manager

  General engineering company. Manufacturer of processing equipment for the meat industry.My instructions when employed were to take a run down, poorly performing division of the company and make it efficient and profitable. This was achieved by identifying new customers, understanding how to better serve existing customers, and investing in the most suitable equipment to make this happen.This role was highly autonomous. I was accountable for all aspects of the daily operations of the shop including staff management, quoting, purchasing, and customer relations. Also responsible for budget setting and the divisions P & L.It was during my employment with BLM that I studied part time to get a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies and a MBA to add to my understanding of business management principles. Show less

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  CNC Direct

  Apr 2009 - Sept 2009

  National Sales Manager

  Supplier of CNC machines and related equipment to the engineering industry.Purpose of this role was to formulate and implement a sales plan, and then proceed to build a solid base of repeat customers.

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  Precision Component Machining Ltd

  Nov 2009 - Jul 2014

  Manager

  Precision machine shop specialising in small component manufacture. Supplier of equipment such as drenching nozzles and bolus applicators for the animal health industry.Multi faceted role covering a range of activities including sales, quoting, purchasing, MRP, and production management.

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  Conveyor Industries Ltd

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2016

  Workshop Manager

  Manufacturer of conveyor systems including screw and belt conveyors, and bucket elevators. Products manufactured are used in a wide variety of industries including meat processing, timber, fertiliser and wine industries.My role as manager includes full day to day supervision and planning of the workshop, as well as purchasing of materials & consumables.Also assist with month end financials and health & safety issues.

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  Ferrum Engineering Ltd

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2018

  General Manager

  Marine & Industrial Engineers

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  Wallace & Cooper Otago Ltd

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

  General Manager
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  Lakeland Steel Ltd

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Production Supervisor
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  Tradestaff - Work & Live in NZ

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  Temporary roles

  Various temporary roles all engineering focused.

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  Applied Industrial Technologies - New Zealand

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Branch Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Account Representative

    Nov 2021 - Sept 2023