David Wain Email and Phone Number

I have over 30 years of industry experience across operations, business management, and finance. Currently, as PlaceMaker’s Operations / Finance Manager, I oversee and manage all operations within the store. I am successful in empowering and enabling teams in the achievement of performance enhancements. As an Operations Manager, I forge effective stakeholder relationships in competitive environments to drive business progression and maximise the customer experience. I am committed to promoting a healthy workplace with positive relationships amongst staff. Further, I bring experience in the implementation of strategies to enhance business management. Recent ExperienceOperations / Finance ManagerPlaceMakers Hawkes Bay2013 – Present As the Operations Manager at PlaceMakers, I ensure the smooth running of daily operational functions of the business, including the yard, dispatch, delivery, inwards goods, and the showroom. I lead a team of around 22 staff as direct reports, mentoring and training when necessary. I am also the Finance Manager, executing financial functions including weekly payroll, GST and FBT returns, end-of-month reconciliation, profit and loss (P&L) sheets, debtor control, and the yearly budget. Some notable key achievements include: • Acting as the Branch Manager from April 2014 to January 2015, and again from January 2022 to now • Absorbing the functions of the Finance Manager in 2015 due to proven trustworthiness and dedication to the organisation • Operating the frame and truss function and exceeding expectations • Implementing a program to improve the frame and truss measurement system, improving order accuracy by about 30%Store ManagerMitre10Waipukurau 2010 – 2013I managed and led a team of around 18 staff as the Store Manager. I operated the timber yard since opening in 2011 and consistently met KPI targets. I also facilitated the opening of the new Waipukurau store, fulfilling the staff shifts and product range, following company guidelines. Due to my contributions here, we received the ‘Store of the Year Finalist’ award in 2013. Operations Supervisor / Yard Service ManagerPlaceMakersSeaview2008 – 2010 I supervised a team of 20 direct reports, while managing the yard and trade services, and established a positive working environment through honest communication and motivation. I implemented various store improvements during my time here, including bin allocation and labelling. Production ManagerPlaceMakersSeaview2007 – 2008 Sales / Manufacturing CoordinatorPlaceMakers Seaview2006 – 2007