Patrick Manning

Experience

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  Carbery Group

  Sept 1982 - Dec 1988

  Electrician / Instrument Technician

  Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Calibration of a range of control instrumentation and automation in a state of the art milk processing plant. Dry powders , bulk and bagged, blocked cheese and industrial alcohol manufacturing. Ancillary activities included water supply & treatment, effluent treatment, high pressure steam generation, coal fired boilers , methane gas processing , high pressure compressors and extensive refrigeration and heating /cooling systems.

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  Golden Cheese Company of California

  Feb 1986 - Jan 1987

  Maintenance Technician / Team Trainer

  Formation and training of a start up maintenance team at a then brand new state of the art milk processing plant in Corona, Southern California, USA.Set up of a preventative maintenance program and compliance system to meet the requirements of the USDA in relation to Quality , Food Safety and HACCP.

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  Hinco Instruments Pty Ltd

  Aug 1990 - Dec 1990

  Instrument Technician

  Repair , reconditioning and calibration of an extensive range of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation for the food , beverage, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, construction and resources industries in a NATA accredited laboratory.Onsite installation and commissioning and on call trouble shooting, fault finding and servicing

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  NABALCO PTY Ltd

  Jan 1991 - Apr 1991

  Instrument Technician ( Advanced Instrument Services )

  Routine Shutdown Project working in plant Powerhouse. Installation, Calibration and Commissioning of a range of ancillary instrumentation associated with high pressure steam boilers and generating turbines.Powerhouse supported the processing of bauxite into alumina for eventual manufacture of aluminium.

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  Mobil Chemical Company

  Apr 1991 - Sept 1992

  Instrument Technician ( Instrument Maintenance Services )

  Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a wide range of pneumatic, electronic and intrinsically safe instrumentation in both the Fuels and Lubrication plants. Worked on routine maintenance, projects and shutdowns.

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  ASC Pty Ltd

  Sept 1992 - Aug 1999

  Electrical Production Technician

  Manufacturing , Installing, Assembling , Testing and Commissioning of a wide range of electrical and electronic hardware on the Collins Class Submarine fleet for the Royal Australian Navy including sophisticated navigational and weapons systems.Apprentices training programmes , Employee Enterprise Bargaining Representative .World class technical standards and exceptional quality control. High level Defence Force Security Clearance.

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  Hardy Wine Company

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2002

  Production Supervisor ( Bottling and Packaging )

  Managing the then new state of the art high speed bottling and packaging production line, bottling up to 20,000 bottles per hour.Responsible for Staff Induction,Recruitment and Labour Hire, Standard Operating Procedures,Supervision and Training. Schedule Adherence, Efficiency , Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Control.Exposure to high tech production methodologies and efficient manufacturing environment.Exposure to and involvement in TPM, 5S and Continuous Improvement processes and methodology. Show less

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  Constellation Brands

  Jul 2002 - Mar 2008

  Production Manager ( Bottling and Packaging ) Sparkling Wines and Premium Still Wines

  Management of the bottling and packaging of premium still and sparkling wines including contract wines with a focus on Quality Control , Customer Service, Production Scheduling, Recruitment ,Induction, Training,Occupational Health and Safety, Logistics and Warehousing. Along with Enterprise Bargaining and Liaising with Labour Hire service providers.Close liaison with Winemakers particularly with the premium Traditional Method wines process and top of the range House of Arras Tasmanian sparkling wines. Show less

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  South Australian Wine Industry Association

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2018

  Wine Educator ( National Wine Education Training Centre )

  Presentation of a range of Wine Education programs at the National Wine Centre ranging from Basic Wine Appreciation to Advanced Varietal, Regional and International Tastings. Contributor to courses' design and delivery. Catering for Trade, Corporate and the general public including overseas groups.Presenting on behalf of the South Australian Wine Industry Association at external events such as Adelaide Cellardoor Festival, 365 Days Wine and Food and the Royal Adelaide Show.

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  Accolade Wines

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Employee Development Team Leader

  Leading an Operational HR team, responsible for Recruitment, Inductions, Labour Hire,Occupational Health and Safety, Workers Compensation, Payroll, Rostering,Training and Development, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations and Enterprise Bargaining Negotiation. Late term focus on Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Implementation and Wine Education.Working across multi sites and geographic areas.Sites included Hardy's Reynella,Hardy's Tintara McLaren Vale,Berri Estates Berri, Stanley Buronga, Leasingham Clare Valley, Stonehaven Padthway, Houghtons Swan Valley, Brookland Valley Margaret Valley and Bay of Fires Tasmania along with Warehousing at Outer Harbour Port Adelaide.Liaison with United Voice, AWU and MUA on industrial matters. Show less

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  Cellarbrations

  Nov 2011 - May 2012

  Fine Wine Specialist / Retail

  Assisting with the set up and lay out of a new retail outlet. Product lines , product tastings, staff training and customer service. Specialising in fine wines and in particular wines from local southern regions, ie. McLaren Vale , Adelaide Hills , Langhorne Creek and the greater Fleurieu Peninsula.

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  TI Automotive

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Human Resources Manager

  Generalist HR, responsible for the HR function in Australia across two manufacturing sites, one in Adeaide and the other in Melbourne reporting into the HR Group Manager for the Asia Pacific Region based in South Korea. Focus on Policies and Procedures,Work Health and Safety, Workers Compensation,Training and Development and Employee / Industrial Relations.Project management in Lean implementation, 5S and Continuous Improvement programmes.Liaison with AWU on industrial matters.

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  Endeavour Group Pinnacle Drinks ( Vinpac / Dorrien / Isabel/ Prowine / Chapel Hill / Oakridge )

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2021

  People & Culture Business Partner Operations

  Operational HR Partner function across six sites in Australia's' premier wine regions, the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale , Yarra Valley and NZ's Marlborough Region. Vineyards, Winemaking, Bottling and Packaging, Sales , Cellar Door , Hospitality and Warehousing and Distribution. Focus on Employee / Industrial Relations, Enterprise Bargaining, Recruitment, Change Management, Work Health and Safety, Training and Development, Employee Wellbeing ,Fitness for Work, Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace and Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace.Liaison with United Workers Union and AMWU on industrial matters. Show less

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  BWS

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Senior HR Business Partner SA/NT ( Secondment )

  A short term relief secondment in drinks retail within the then Woolworths Liquor Group covering a period of annual leave. Generalist HRBP working with Area Managers,Store Managers and staff. Focus on Recruitment, Training and Development and Employee / Industrial Relations. Liaison with SDA on industrial matters.

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  Pinnacle Drinks

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  People & Culture Lead ( Secondment )

  A secondment role with a focus on Strategy, Talent Management, Remuneration and Reward and Leadership Development. Based in the Barossa Valley and business partnering with the Senior Leadership Group with a reporting line in to Sydney as well as mentoring a seconded HRBP in all things Operational.

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  Woolworths Group

  Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  ER Case Specialist SA / NT ( Secondment )

  The ER Specialist role acts as the principal contact for supporting leaders and team members with challenging ER matters, investigating grievances and provides managers and employees with guidance and information, relating to the situation, appropriate legislation and Woolworths' HR policies procedures and guidelines to provide robust, commercially considered recommendations and outcomes.The ER Specialist role also provides support to leaders through Fair Work and Anti Discrimination responses and hearings.This role fosters a team culture of collaboration and service excellence enabled by effective and efficient people processes & technology to drive performance against agreed Service Levels.Liaison with SDA and TWU on industrial matters. Show less

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  Vinpac International

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Logistics and Supply Chain Manager ( Secondment Project )

  Leading the logistics and supply chain team at the Angaston, Barossa Valley bottling , packaging and distribution facility. Producing 9 million + 9 litre ( 12 pack ) cases of wine and assorted beverages per year for both the domestic and export markets. Australia's' largest contract bottling facility. Focus on resources utilization , efficiencies and safety including Chain of Responsibility.

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  City of Marion

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  People & Culture Partner

  Contract role at the City of Marion Council. Generalist People & Culture partnering with a focus on operational areas. Day to day ER/IR activities, Worker's Compensation , Employee Wellbeing , Recruitment and Performance Management. Supporting recruitment, digital and payroll transformation projects.Liaison with ASU and AWU on industrial matters

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  City of Unley

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Senior HR Advisor

  Contract role at the City of Unley , generalist Senior HR Advisor role with a focus on employee relations and conflict resolution. Day to day activities include performance management coaching, industrial relations and workforce planning. Supporting recruitment strategy , change management and business unit reviews.Liaison with ASU and AWU on industrial matters

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  City of Marion

  Feb 2022 - now

  People & Culture Partner

  People & Culture role at the City of Marion Council. Generalist People & Culture partnering with a focus on operational areas. Day to day ER/IR activities, Enterprise Bargaining ,Worker's Compensation , Employee Wellbeing , Recruitment and Performance Management.Liaison with ASU and AWU on industrial matters