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Danny Ross
Personal Details
Full Name: Danny John Ross
Residential Address: 61 Daveys Road, Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159
Mobile Contact: 0403 478 379 (work), 0452 263 633 (personal)
Email Address: dannyross@bigpond.com
Health: Good/Fit (non-smoker)
Driver Licences: Drivers Licence Class C Forklift
Interests: Renovating Houses, 10 Pin Bowling, Outdoor Activities
Vocation: Business Improvement – specialising in Logistics
Career Goals
I am currently seeking further business improvement opportunities, preferably in a role where I can utilise
my extensive logistics experience and Lean 6 Sigma methodologies to deliver business improvement
outcomes.
Employment Summary
Date Job Title Employer
2007 – Current
Nov 2015
2012 – 2015
2011 – 2012
2008 – 2010
2007 – 2008
Optimisation Manager
Continuous Improvement Manager
National Productivity Analyst
Systems Manager - Support
Team Member Trainer
Coles Group Ltd,
Edinburgh Parks Distribution Centre
2005 – 2007 Acting Team Leader – Work Flow Coles Group Ltd,
Salisbury Distribution Centre
1997 – 2004 Operational Trainer (2000 – 2004)
Order Selector
IGA Distribution, Kidman Park
1996 – 1997 Sign Installer Forrest Electrical, Croydon
1996 Store person Boyse Cascade, Mile End
1995 1
st
, 2
nd
Fix Carpenter Gen. Builder/Carpenters, Broadview
Employment Details – Coles Group Ltd

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2007 - Current COLES GROUP LTD - SA
Nov 2015 – Cur. Optimisation Manager
Job Summary: Identify opportunities and develop optimisation strategies within the Distribution
Centre and broader network
Responsibilities: - Direct management of and Systems and Inventory Managers
- Identify and implement strategies for cost reduction in operations and transport
- Process improvement and development
- Develop strategies to improve inventory integrity, layout and space
- Provide systems, operational and planning expertise to all DC’s throughout the
network
2012 – Nov 2015 Continuous Improvement Manager
Job Summary: Identify opportunities to reduce cost within the Distribution Centre through
improvement strategies
Responsibilities: - Similar to above (minus team management)
- Identify, target and develop strategies for improvement within the broader
Distribution Centre
- Measure, monitor and report commercial outcomes
- Implement systems improvement initiatives
- National Labour Standards subject matter expert
Key Achievements: ▪ 2012/2013: Saved $2.2m against remuneration budget
▪ Led a Continuous Improvement program that has seen annualised benefits in
excess of $5m
▪ Supported multiple distribution centres across the country in developing
continuous improvement initiatives
2010 - 2012 National Productivity Analyst
Job Summary: Analyse productivity, labour planning and warehouse systems with the outcome of
finding opportunities to reduce cost
Responsibilities: - Working closely with Xact Solutions, travel throughout the Coles distribution
network (fly-in fly-out), to identify cost reducing opportunities
- Work closely with senior distribution centre managers to build plans and deliver
desired outcomes
- Analyse productivity and provide solutions where KPIs were not being met.
- Preparation of action plans for implementation of initiatives
- Track commercial numbers
2008 – 2010 Systems Manager – Support
Job Summary: Provide support, systems expertise and identify system optimisation opportunities
Responsibilities: - Manage all IT systems and hardware on site
- Coach and train team members in the system and MS packages
- Manage system outages and coordinate with Head Office and Site Managers as
required
- Analyse warehouse and labour management systems to find improvements
- Support other sites on systems and Labour Standards issues
- Identify and address fraud within the Labour Standards system

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Employment Details – Coles Group Ltd (cont.)
2007 - 2008 Team Member Trainer
Job Summary: Provide warehouse systems and operational training within the Distribution Centre
2005 – 2007 Acting Team Leader – Work Flow (Salisbury Distribution Centre)
Responsibilities: - Monitor and Report on all daily operations
- Maintain the efficient use of labour and machinery to meet targets
- Preparation of work for start of shifts
- Operation of Disbursement Window (scanning orders, creating forklift work and
balancing pick and fork work
- Selecting bulk and cigarette orders
Education and Training
Qualifications
2008 Certificate II in Transport & Distribution (Warehousing & Storage)
Certificate III in Transport & Distribution (Warehousing & Storage)
(facilitated by Flexible Training Solutions Pty Ltd)
2010 Certificate IV in Transport & Logistics (Warehousing & Storage)
(Transport Training Centre)
2013 LEAN Six Sigma Green & Black Belt (Green Belt Certified)
(Ashley Solutions in conjunction with COLES Group)
Other Training
1995 Wood Trades (Vet 1 & 2)
(TAFE SA),
2001,2002 Health & Safety Representative (Levels 1 & 2)
(Business SA)
2002 Certificate in Residential Property Management, Level 1
(Real Estate Institute of SA)
Ongoing in-house Chain of Responsibility
Manual Handling
(facilitated by COLES Group)
2012 Effective Change Management (part of the Management Dev. Program)
(University of Adelaide)
General Skills & Attributes
Vocational: - Sound knowledge and experience in all facets of logistical systems
- Highly astute analyst with strong investigative skills and expertise in developing
and implementing strategies for continual improvement and cost reduction
- Knowledge of OHS&W legislation and guidelines, and the implementation of
safe work practices, ensuring strict compliance by all staff to workplace safety

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General Skills & Attributes
Personal: - A highly motivated and driven professional with excellent work ethics,
leadership skills and a strong commitment to workplace efficiency
- Thrive on challenge and ongoing learning opportunities: passionate about
identifying and managing areas for change, working smarter not harder and
delivering best possible outcomes
- Good organisational and scheduling skills: demonstrated ability to manage
conflicting priorities and meet required timelines
Communication: - Able to demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication skills with
people at all levels in the work place
- Experienced in interacting appropriately with people of diverse cultural and
socio-economic backgrounds
- Proven ability to manage and work effectively in a team environment, skilfully
engaging others, delegating as necessary and supporting members to meet
company goals/targets
Administrative: Commercial Forecasting Budget Management
Stock/Inventory Control Preparation of Submissions & Reports
Conducting Meetings Minutes of Meeting
Data Analysis Estimating
Business: Supervision Training & Induction of Staff
Staff Appraisal Recruitment
Roster Preparation Presentations
Work Scheduling Setting Targets
OHS&W Customer Service
Stores/Warehousing Project Management
Distribution Logistics Supply Chain Management
Computer: Software
Excel Power Pivot Power Point
Share Point Access database Outlook
MS Project Visio SAP – payroll
Kronos
Mini-tab – statistical program
Smart Draw – process mapping software
Manhattan – warehouse and labour standards system
Memberships
 10 Pin Bowling League (Salisbury Bowland)
 Former coach and manager of state zone team
Referees
Darren Mumford Network Manager West, Lion - SA (former Coles State DC Manager)
Mobile: 0431 965 505
Terry Fitzsimons Director – Xact Solutions
Mobile: 0419 619 710
Jamie Colthart Operations Manager, Coles Distribution Centre, Edinburgh Parks
Mobile: 0409 779 014