Kurt Davis
Palmerston North
Summary
Customer-oriented and strategic-thinking professional with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of the foundry industry, from production management, building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, implementing pricing models and turnaround management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
Palmerston North
10.2019 - Current
- Worked with the sales team achive sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Initiated projects aimed at improving customer service standards across departments.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
- Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
Sales Manager
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
Palmerston North
02.2008 - 10.2019
- Executed and created strategic sales plans to expand customer base and extend global reach.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for target customers.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Identified and developed new markets for products or services.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
Factory Manager
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
Palmerston North
02.2001 - 01.2008
- Supervised team of 30 skilled foundry staff, helping produce quality cast components to customer specifications.
- Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
- Monitored production processes and evaluated performance of employees.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Led regular stand-up meetings and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for machines regularly to ensure optimal functioning.
- Managed the hiring and training processes of new staff members.
Factory Line Worker
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
Palmerston North
01.1997 - 02.2001
- Worked on the molding line learning all aspects of foundry molding.
- Worked on the furnace two shifts a week to learn this and get experience with the metallurgical side of the foundry operation
- Worked in the dispatch dept as required.
Education
Palmerston North Boys High School
Palmerston North.Skills
- Employee Relations
- Operations Oversight
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Partnership Development
- Company Representation
- Business Development
Timeline
President
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
10.2019 - Current
Sales Manager
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
02.2008 - 10.2019
Factory Manager
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
02.2001 - 01.2008
Factory Line Worker
Milson Foundry NZ Ltd
01.1997 - 02.2001
Palmerston North Boys High School
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