1. Daniel Henderson
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R e s u m e : D a n i e l H e n d e r s o n
2 Grovewood Court, Horsley, NSW 2530
(02) 42608259 0400 898 955
daniel.henderson2@bigpond.com
P r o f i l e
A committed, loyal and dependable plant operator, senior technician, and qualified chef with over
thirty years’ experience in hospitality, warehousing and manufacturing. I am a team player with
proven strengths in the successful and safe operation of all plant equipment. I have excellent
skills in quality control and maintenance, with strong communication skills and very high safety
awareness. In my time at BATMA I have completed numerous internal courses with the aim of
continuous improvement.
S k i l l s & C a p a b i l i t i e s
Technical Skills General Skills
Report writing;
Staff supervision;
Quality control;
Safety awareness;
Waste identification and handling;
Identify, troubleshoot and repair problems;
and
Monitoring gauges and other indicators.
Workplace experience in Six Sigma and Lean
manufacturing; and
Operate forklifts, transveyors & single lifting
pods.
Reliable and honest;
Good time management;
Conflict resolution;
Works well under pressure;
Communication (written & verbal);
Interpersonal skills;
Customer service;
Problem solving;
Able to work both within a team and
unsupervised;
Good computer skills;
Attention to detail; and
Enjoys theoretical & practical work.
E d u c a t i o n & T r a i n i n g
RISI (RIW)
HR Truck Licence
Forklift Licence (LF & Reach)
Lifting Platform (LO)
Working at Heights
Working in Confined spaces with BA (Breathing Apparatus)
White, Blue & Yellow Tickets (Traffic)
Mechanical Engineering Diploma (5 modules short of completion due to work commitments)
Senior First Aid
WHS Consultation & Committee Chairman Courses
Two Year City & Guilds Catering Course
Royal Society of Health & Hygiene (The study of bacterium in foods)
2. Daniel Henderson
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C a r e e r S u m m a r y
D a t e P o s i t i o n C o m p a n y L o c a t i o n
1999-2015 Senior Technician/Operator British American Tobacco. Botany
1997-1999 Specialist Stores Person Omega/Smeg Botany
1995-1997 Head Chef The Stables Restaurant. UK
1993-1995 Sous Chef Cafe Pronto Restaurant. Sydney
E m p l o y m e n t H i s t o r y
British American
Tobacco.
Senior Technician and
Operator.
1999 – 2015
British American Tobacco Australia is part of a truly global organisation operating in a diverse
and highly competitive market. We are committed to operating a sustainable and
environmentally friendly business whilst maintaining our position as Australia’s leading tobacco
company.
Responsibilities:
Assume all operational/technical accountabilities and responsibilities of a Technician up to
and exceeding a Technician level.
Ownership of production results according to team and machine targeting.
Undertake the maintenance of machinery and control the costs associated with the
maintenance.
Contribute to the planning, and undertaking of product changes.
Maintain accumulation policies and undertake de-bottlenecking approach to ensure
maximum productivity.
Assume all leadership accountabilities and responsibilities of a Technician.
Drive the prompt correction of a breakdown.
Responsible for safety, quality, OEE and waste
Achievements:
Conversant with ‘5S’, Six Sigma (Tafe & Workplace) & Lean Manufacturing.
WHS Representative (7yrs) and Chairman of the committee (6yrs).
First Aider (refreshed for the last 9yrs and current for a further 3yrs) & CPR current for
1yr.
Passed two courses for ‘Train the Trainer’ to help enable in training of other employees.
Passed Cert 2 in food processing (On top of original City & Guilds food qualifications).
Integral in implementing numerous safety measures across factory floor.
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Omega/Smeg Specialist Stores Person 1997 - 1999
Responsibilities:
Control of ‘trade seconds’ division of warehouse including stock control order picking
and customer inquiries.
Control of all faulty goods returned including cataloguing and return shipments.
‘The Stables’ Restaurant Head Chef 1995 - 1997
Responsibilities:
Instrumental in original design of kitchen & layout of all equipment.
Complete control over all ordering, costing & menu changes.
Responsible for compilation & implementation of menus for all special events.
‘Cafe Pronto’ Restaurant Sous Chef 1993 - 1995
Responsibilities:
Responsible for instruction of all chefs & timely preparation of all food for the “cold”
section of the kitchen.
Control of all chefs and orders in this section throughout service.
I n t e r e s t s
Computers – File manipulation & conversions
Safety in the Workplace & Home
Family
Fitness
Advanced & Geographical Diver
R e f e r e e s
British American Manufacturing Australasia:
BATMA Mobile
Andrew McKellar - Area Shift Leader 9370 1332 0405 490 593
John Fairweather – Technical Training Specialist 9370 1431 0417 686 318
Sean Fenton – Manufacturing Manager 9370 1915 0400 341 898