Raphael Sturm

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Production Technical Lead at Lantmännen Unibake @ Lantmännen Unibake
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Raphael Sturm's Location
Bentleigh, Victoria, Australia, Australia
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About Raphael Sturm

I am a versatile and process-driven Production Manager with nearly 20 years’ experience leading product development, process efficiency and quality initiatives within the food industry. With exceptional product knowledge and technical capabilities, demonstrates advanced skills in the identification and implementation of innovative solutions that enhance business performance and drive continuous improvement.

Raphael Sturm's Current Company Details
Lantmännen Unibake

Lantmännen Unibake

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Production Technical Lead at Lantmännen Unibake
denmark
Website:
lantmannen-unibake.com
Employees:
1225
Raphael Sturm Work Experience Details
  • Lantmännen Unibake
    Production Technical Lead
    Lantmännen Unibake Nov 2024 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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  • Lantmännen Unibake
    Shift Manager
    Lantmännen Unibake Nov 2020 - Nov 2024
    Australia
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  • Bernards Bakery
    New Product Development Manager
    Bernards Bakery Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
    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.
  • Ned'S Bake
    Production Manager
    Ned'S Bake Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
    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.
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  • Davies Bakery Pty Ltd
    Production Manager
    Davies Bakery Pty Ltd Sep 2017 - Jul 2018
    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.
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  • Allied Mills Limited
    Technical Specialist – Baking, Production And Projects / Bakery Team Leader
    Allied Mills Limited Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
    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
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  • Adriano Zumbo Patisserie
    Baker/ Pastry Chef
    Adriano Zumbo Patisserie Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
    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
  • Laurent Bakery Pty. Ltd.
    Assistant Night Shift Manager
    Laurent Bakery Pty. Ltd. Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
    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

Raphael Sturm Skills

Continuous Improvement Forecasting Leadership Lean Manufacturing Management Manufacturing Microsoft Office Product Development Supply Chain Management Sap Food Safety Haccp Food Industry Food Food Manufacturing Ingredients Quality Management 5s Production Planning Gmp Food Processing Sap Products Fast Moving Consumer Goods Food And Beverage Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points Bakery Bread Food Quality Baking

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