Patrick Lanyon

Experience

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  E-focus

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  Job Matching Assistant

  Developing relationships with employers to place job seekers in potential vacanciesHolding Job Search Training workshops with job seekers, assisting them with resume, cover letter and interview techniques

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  FareShare

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2024

  Logistics and Planning Manager/Safety Advisor

  Key Responsibilities• Workplace Health & Safety Management: Developed and implemented a companywide WHS Management System, including the introduction of Rapid Global safety software and role-specific safety inductions.• Team Leadership: Supervised a team of 9 drivers, 3 warehouse staff, and a rotating pool of volunteers, ensuring efficient logistics operations.• Strategic Planning: Led short and long-term strategic planning for organisational growth, contributing to the overall structure and direction of FareShare.• Lean Manufacturing Principles: Implemented efficiencies and continuous improvement in supply chain logistics and food manufacturing using Lean Manufactuing principles.• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Woolworths, Second Bite, and Ford Australia.• Project Management: Project managed the development of the Derrimut distribution centre, kitchen garden, and other key initiatives.Key Impact: • Distribution Centre Development: Designed the Derrimut distribution centre, project managed its construction, and implemented operating procedures, which significantly enhanced FareShare’s logistics capabilities.• Public Recognition: Featured in Watts Under the Bonnet podcast and Ford promotional videos, highlighting FareShare’s transition to electric vehicles and promoting the organisation’s sustainability efforts.• Cultural and Systemic Change in WHS: Fostered a caring culture and led systemic changes in Workplace Health & Safety, reinforcing a commitment to safety across all operations.• WHS System Implementation: Spearheaded the development and implementation of a companywide Workplace Health & Safety Management System, ensuring comprehensive safety across all departments.• Organisational Growth: Facilitated significant growth in food rescue and distribution over a 10-year period, contributing to FareShare’s expansion and impact. Show less

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  Geelong Foodshare

  Jan 2025 - now

  Operations Manager