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Enzo Calabro
34 St Johns Road, Ottoway SA 5013
0423 229 930 | enzocalabro83@gmail.com | LinkedIn
Executive Summary
Dedicated, self-motivated and hands-on Operations Manager with experience in building customer relationships,
managing inventory and improving processes to increase productivity. A first class communicator with excellent problem
solving, time management capabilities and dedication to people and organisational culture.
Applied transformational leadership style where people are treated as assets to the organization. I lead by example and
ensure that I practice what I preach in a safety-orientated environment. Logical results focused professional using Lean
principles to maximize “drive time” and revenue. Workplace strategist who develops and implements successful business
plans.
MajorKey Achievements
Returned Adelaide Bulk Ports business to profitability
Sole facilitator of Patrick Bulk Port Operations in South Australia
24-month injury free driving down TRIFR [Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate] from 32 to zero. The best
performance in 17 years.
Implemented “Pool Driver” initiative moving from 75% of roles filled to 97% of roles filled. Highest KPI for Fleet
Efficiency, moving from low 60% to the mid 80% with a rank of ‘Exceeds Expectations’.
Standardized cost effective and productive rotating shift schedule across all product groups.
Delivered a direct $633K PA benefit to the customer and Linfox by reducing assets and increasing Sulphur volume.
Reduced freight load failures and transport risk in partnership with BHP Billiton.
Improved on the Linfox Resource & Industrial Cultural Survey from FY13 to FY15.
Dedicated to developing Linfox graduates.
Developed a culture where high-risk employees were managed out of the business.
Implemented a Health and Wellbeing program with publication in the FoxTales newsletter.
Returned the Specialized Freight contract to profitability.
Received a letter of commendation from the Chairman for efforts towards safety
Winner of the 2012 Presidents Awards for acts towards customer service
Key Expertise
Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Staff Training and Development
International Freight (export)
Industrial and HR Competence
Business Development
Contract Closure
Bulk Cargo Discharge
Workplace Health and Safety
Client Relationship Management
National Heavy Vehicle Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Lean Principles
SAP, GSP and MS Suite
Facilities Management
Career Summary
2016 - current Operations Manager Asciano Group, Port Adelaide
2013 - 2015 Operations Manager Linfox Logistics, Port Adelaide
2011 - 2013 Site Manager Linfox Logistics, Port Adelaide
2010 - 2011 Acting Site Manager / Scheduling Operations Supervisor Linfox, Port Adelaide
2009 - 2010 Acting Site Manager/ Copper Packing Supervisor Linfox Logistics, Port Adelaide
2006 - 2009 Contract Scheduler Linfox Logistics, Port Augusta & Port Adelaide
2001 - 2006 Warehouse Supervisor [2 years] Bianco Building Supplied
Storeman
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Employment Details
2016 - current Operations Manager Asciano Limited, Port Adelaide
Asciano Limited is an Australian freight logistics company, operating in railway freight and shipping.
Lead six shift managers and 90 staff at Port Adelaide and Port Lincoln wharfs operations.
Successfully steered operations through transition period within my first month in the role
Continued the implementation of a reward and recognition program and a robust performance management
process, boosting morale, workplace productivity whilst setting cultural standards.
Allocate resources to shipping schedules ensuring efficient operations considering wages spend vs. anticipated
vessel revenue
Lead weekly news publications. Developed it to an automated news feed on screens across all sites; included
safety news, delivery performance, approved leave, birthdays, anniversaries, quotes from the team, positive
stories.
Returned the Adelaide business to profitability after one month through efficient labour allocation, cost recovery,
and facilitating operational change
Established and maintained strong working relationships with industry contacts – Greg Brind (Superintendent
Surface Logistics BHP Billiton), Mark Hales (Manager Shipping & Security Services Flinders Ports), Edward Bayles
(Cargill Australia), Ben Pudney (General Manager Supply ASC), James Archer (Head of Shipping Operations
Gearbulk)
2013 - 2015 Operations Manager Linfox Logistics, Port Adelaide
(BHP Contract). Linfox Logistics is the supply chain solutions partner of choice in the Asia Pacific region.
Lead six supervisors and 110 staff at Port Adelaide, Port Augusta and Olympic Dam Sites.
Lead the implementation of highly successful Health& Wellbeing program to bring men’s physical and mental
health issues in to the workplace. Delivered unique initiatives such as counsellors providing onsite information
sessions, participation in the “R U Ok Day”, a quit smoking and healthy eating campaign.
Continued the implementation of a reward and recognition program and a robust performance management
process. Increased retention, boosted morale and workplace productivity.
Established and maintained strong working relationships with industry contacts – Shane Boswell (Adelaide
Brighton Cement), Greig Robertson (Flinders Container Terminal), Randall Edson (Mountain Industries), Michael
Byrne (CEO Coates Hire), Peter Fox (Chairman Linfox Australia), Lindsay Fox (Owner Linfox), Stuart Cormack
(Supply Manager BHP Billiton), Ben Pudney (General Manager Supply ASC)
Reviewed customer forecast and plans for any variations in product usage. Researched BHPBilliton long-term
forecasts for product usage and matched our resources to ensure delivery and remedy resource gaps.
Improved workplace culture and safety scores: 2012, Port Adelaide - Culture 6.5 and Safety 7.97; 2013, Port
Adelaide - Culture 7, Safety 8.5. After my first year as Operations Manager improved Port Augusta scores from
Culture 7.2, Safety 5.9 to Culture 7.8, and Safety 6.5 in 2014.
Submitted continuous improvement ideas, e.g. the implementation of Pool Drivers in Adelaide and Port Augusta,
creating a steady supply of new operators.
Lead weekly news publications. Developed it to an automated news feed on screens across all sites; included
safety news, delivery performance, approved leave, birthdays, anniversaries, quotes from the team, positive
stories.
2011 - 2013 Site Manager Linfox Logistics, Port Adelaide
Managed and supervised Berth 25 Port Adelaide Copper Packing and General Freight Facility. Responsible for two
Supervisors and one Driver Trainer who were directly responsible for 45 warehouse and transport operators.
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High order examination of compliance: conducted site risk assessments and safety audits, e.g., chemical spills and
protection of the environment with collaboration from the EPA and Emergency services. Lead workplace incident
reports and investigations.
KPI Level 4 ‘Exceeds Expectation’ for Copper exports shipped to harbour.
Identified and removed ‘high risk’ employees through performance management.
Implemented first people initiatives such personal development plans and probation reviews for weekly
employees, calls on birthdays, celebrating milestones and gifts for major personal achievements.
Received 100% audit result on Safety Pulse Check for site.
2010 – 2011 Acting Site Manager / Scheduling Operations Supervisor Linfox, Port Adelaide
Managed and supervised Contract Scheduler and Freight Tracking Coordinators. Lead a team of five workers in
achieving KPI’s.
Responsible for the Freight Tracking team including staff coaching and organisational norms and protocols.
Managed probation, performance reviews and interviews.
Conducted position placement interviews with potential employees.
Reviewed customer forecast and plans for any variations in product usage.
Reviewed transport operators worksheets ensuring they complied with financial, fatigue and compliance
requirements.
Conducted 10 Supervisor Task Audit Reports per month.
Submitted continuous improvement ideas.
Organised maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment.
Successfully implemented and project managed the Freight Tracking function as part of a successful tender to
BHP Billiton. Lead a teamof four staff over a 24/7 roster. Required high order recruitment skills as well as SAP
and change management capabilities.
2009 - 2010 Acting Site Manager/ Copper Packing Supervisor Linfox Logistics, Port Adelaide
Directed the movements, distribution and allocation copper.
Managed, supervised, recruited and trained up to 25 personnel including two supervisors.
Project managed shower block construction on time and on budget.
Facilitated tasks for Berth 25 Local Transport Operators: collected product from local BHP Billiton suppliers,
delivered fleet due for servicing, general off-loading / re-loading of trucks.
Established and maintained strong working relationships with industry contacts – including subcontractors,
management of transport companies and suppliers.
Coordinated human resource issues for staff – incorporating timesheets, annual leave allocations, roster
management and disciplinary interviews.
Implemented and adhered to strict OH&S procedures and practices.
Ensured personnel operated to safety procedures within stringent company guidelines.
2006 – 2009 Contract Scheduler Linfox Logistics, Port Augusta & Port Adelaide
Established and maintained strong working relationships with industry contacts.
Completed all facets of fleet operations ensuring product continually met exacting standards.
Managed load planning for 80 trucks.
Onsite supervision and training of six personnel.
Worked to strict time constraints – processed imports accurately to ensure swift clearance of stock for clients and
met departure deadlines for export stock.
Prepared detailed stock movement reports.
Monitored daily KPIs – consistently meeting targets.
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2001 – 2006 Warehouse Supervisor [2 years] Bianco Building Supplies
Responsible for the picking, packing and loading customer orders
Lead a team of 10 store people
Responsible for inventory counts and quality control
Storeperson [3 years]
Forklift operation
Professional Development
2014 Enrolled MBA, AIM (will complete 2016)
- 2014, GraduateCertificate in Business Administration, AIM, SA
- 2015, Graduates Diploma in Business Administration, AIM, SA
2014, Senior First Aid, St John Ambulance, SA
2010, Investigation Training (OHS), ICAM, SA
2009, Certificate IV in Frontline Management, TAFE SA
2008, HAY Training (Communication/Interaction), Linfox, SA
2003, Certificate III, Transport & Distribution (Warehousing & Storage), Forkskill Training, SA