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GARTH TAYLOR

AVENING,GLOU

Summary

Highly motivated and results orientated Operations and Management professional with 25+ years of experience across diverse industries including manufacturing,retail and logistics.Proven ability to streamline operations, manage high performing teams and deliver exceptional results within budget and deadliners. Adept at problem solving,process improvement and building strong client relationships.

Seeing to leverage my operations skills,leadership and business skills to the success of your company.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Manager

Shopfitting Depot
Cape Town, Western Cape
02.2022 - 12.2024


  • Streamlined supply chain processes to reduce procurement cycle time.
  • Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
  • Liaised with stakeholders for transparent communication and better decision making.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieved project milestones on schedule.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
  • Stock control, stock takes and warehouse management.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Extreme Chemicals Pty Ltd
Cape Town, Western Cape
11.2018 - 01.2022
  • Successfully launched and managed a start up business, encompassing sales,marketing,operations and finance.
  • Developed and implemented effective business strategies for growth and profitability.

Business Partner

Tubal C Shelving cc
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2005 - 11.2018
  • Planned and implemented a full steel manufacturing facility, including equipment procurement,staff recruitment and training and production planning.
  • Oversaw all aspects of production, including materials sourcing, quality control and client liaising and on time delivery.
  • Developed and launched a new shopfitting system, successfully implemented across numerous retail locations.

Factory Manger

NCG Products cc
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Maintained machinery to prolong lifespan and reduce downtime.
  • Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
  • Developed strict quality control standards to ensure product consistency.
  • Rolled out new company policies, improving operational effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with sales team for better forecast of production needs.

Business Partner

Bimbos Fast Foods
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Managed and oversaw full day to day operations of a fast food outlet.
  • Food quality, customer service, staff training,hygiene, cleanliness.
  • Stock control and stock and food procurement.
  • Daily cash ups.

Aircraft Electrical Technician

South African Airways
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.1991 - 12.1997
  • Fully qualified Aircraft Electrician.
  • Specialized in aircraft power systems.(A300/A320/737/747)

Education

Aircraft Electrical Technician - Aircraft Electrical

South African Airways
South Africa
01.1991 - 11.1992

Certificate of Applied Electronics - Electronics

NEKSA College of Electronics
South Africa
09.1989 - 11.1989

Private Pilots License - Flying

Cape Flying Services
South Africa
06.1989 - 08.1989

Matric /A Levels - High School

Roosevelt High School
South Africa
01.1980 - 11.1984

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Task Driven
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Forward thinking
  • Team player
  • Strong communicator
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Good planning and coordinating skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and self motivated
  • Technically minded with understanding of technical drawings

Affiliations

  • Gym,cycling,canoeing,fishing,hiking,DIY projects

Timeline

Operations Manager

Shopfitting Depot
02.2022 - 12.2024

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Extreme Chemicals Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2022

Business Partner

Tubal C Shelving cc
01.2005 - 11.2018

Factory Manger

NCG Products cc
01.2001 - 01.2005

Business Partner

Bimbos Fast Foods
01.1998 - 01.2001

Aircraft Electrical Technician

South African Airways
01.1991 - 12.1997

Aircraft Electrical Technician - Aircraft Electrical

South African Airways
01.1991 - 11.1992

Certificate of Applied Electronics - Electronics

NEKSA College of Electronics
09.1989 - 11.1989

Private Pilots License - Flying

Cape Flying Services
06.1989 - 08.1989

Matric /A Levels - High School

Roosevelt High School
01.1980 - 11.1984

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