Raphael Sturm Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Australia

Springvale, Victoria, Australia

- Leading new product development, R&D and all production planning activities- Identifying and implementing process efficiencies and quality improvements- Providing management, mentorship and guidance to the procurement officer - Developing recipes for major grocery and independent supermarket chains clients- Managing transport to third party logistics and customers- Responding to and resolving customer issues- Successfully improved product quality across the range though staff training and development of SOPs, including shape of products, size, weight consistencies, colour and visual appearance - Optimised production sequencing to minimise downtime and waste and deliver faster production by evaluating allergen base and product sequences.- Successfully managed and coordinated new product launches, including a new product line for a leading supermarket for which I coordinated the sourcing of raw materials, production processes, delivery and customer liaison.

Cremorne, Vic

- Managing the relocation of production plant during the move to a new factory, including full commissioning of equipment, arranging planning and building permits, liaising with architects and building inspectors, coordinating equipment movement and managing the opening and operation- Reviewing existing processes and procedures to identify cost and process efficiencies - Creating and implementing Food Safety and Safety plans- Developing and implementing SOPs for new equipment- Collating raw material specification sheets to meet Australian standard labelling requirements- Successfully restructured production to minimise labour costs and increase efficiencies by merging pastry and baking teams in order to run a larger production schedule with less staffing.- Reviewed raw material purchasing and negotiated with suppliers to reduce overall costs, for example, reduced flour cost by 12% through bulk buying.- Developed new systems in Excel to more accurately capture raw material cost and usage.

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

- Identifying improvements to reduce waste, and increase quality and production line efficiency- Providing leadership, guidance and coaching to 170 staff across two sites and seven production lines- Promoting and driving a safety culture - Ensuring daily production targets are consistently met- Delivering training and team building initiatives for operators, team leaders and supervisors- Ensuring minimal machine downtime and the effective resolution of breakdowns - Assisting with commissioning and finetuning of equipment prior to production commencing- Although initially employed on a contract basis as Production Commissioning Consultant through GSC Engineering, I was quickly promoted into a fulltime production manager role.- Successfully decreased waste and giveaway by reviewing product pack weights and associated processes to ensure more accuracy and less wastage.- Increased product quality through recipe changes in association with the product team, as well as introducing oven and prover profile changes.- Successfully improved product quality by matching recipes and products to line capabilities and oven profiles.

Tullamarine, Victoria

- Analysing production processes for efficiency and wastage- Using technical and practical knowledge to resolve operational and product issues- Monitoring and analysing product quality, and liaising with suppliers if quality issues are identified- Liaising with overseas equipment suppliers to enhance the performance of machinery, including troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues and breakdowns- Setting up new equipment, including developing SOPs, after the commissioning of a new $25M line - Leading, coordinating and reporting on-site production trials- Planning and delivering technical training and mentoring to team leaders, supervisors, operators and new staff - Updating weekly maintenance and defect list to achieve cost-saving and OH&S improvements- Promoted from Bakery Team Leader to Technical Specialist in a newly developed team, with responsibility for improving product lines, training staff and working with Project Managers on capital projects.- Successfully developed an operator PM program as part of Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) and assisted in the setup of SAP computerised maintenance management system.- Played a pivotal role in the implementation of new UROPA bread line.- Successfully achieved waste reduction, product output optimisation and cost savings by updating and analysing downtime list

South Yarra, Victoria

- Producing breads and pastries as part of a small team of artisan pastry chefs- Generating new flavour concepts and modifying existing recipes and techniques to improve end products- Mentoring junior staff members

Clayton, Victoria, Australia

- Managing operational, administrative and staffing functions for high-volume night production of cakes, savouries and bread, including ensuring accurate data management in SAP- Planning production of frozen and fresh products, including raw materials, monitoring quality control and equipment - Managing and guiding a team of night staff, including rostering, staff levels and training delivery