Experience

J-Tech Systems

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Promoted to Service Manager for Sinclair and Sunkist.

• Technical Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Feb 2023

  Achievements:- Assisting Sunkist Research & Development team for developing a packing machine prototype.- Achievement Award 2010 – LEAN Development.- Reduced breakdown call outs by 80% Australia wide.Responsibilities:- Development and management of J-Tech Systems new business projects.- Development and delivery of J-Tech Systems operator training.- Document and maintain standard work practice.- Maintain hands on roll and stay current with new equipment.- Assist technicians and operators with complex issues. Show less



Self Employed

• Calyx Fresh, Berri, South Australia

• Contract Maintenance Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Achievements: - Manufactured brush unit and high pressure cleaning system for the citrus line. - Achieved the highest efficiency possible from an old packing line. - Contracted to “Charlies” in off season (Mirage Citrus). Responsibilities: - Repaired and maintained the packing operation on a daily basis. - Identified and evaluated opportunities for continuous improvement of the packing line. - Responsible for the hiring and firing of additional contractors. - Located and assisted in the purchasing of new equipment. Show less



J-Tech Systems

• Service Supervisor

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Achievements: - Promoted to Senior Technician/Service Supervisor after 12 months. - Ability to fault find machinery quickly (Sinclair, Sunkist and Sorma). - Increased label usage in area by 18%. - Improved Sinclair’s standard installation practices. Responsibilities: - Repaired and maintain Sinclair, Sunkist and Sorma Equipment. - Assisted field service engineers in other regions during peak service times. - To ensure an effective and professional level of communication and service activity is developed and maintained with all external and internal customers. - Ensured tools and equipment are kept in clean and serviceable condition and secure environment at all times. Show less