supply chain specialist

Sandvik

Sandvik,
             A typical day at work, 3 shifts start,6 am,8 am,10 am. I start at 8 am a routine pre-check of machinery i always go through,adhering company's strict H&S procedures.Greet'n to all or who want to be, straight to work there's orders to be pack(orders are categories in 3's Red=emergency,Yellow=priority,White=replenishment orders for other branch countrywide to international, servicesing to mining industries, some need to be machanically  pick (heavy parts) that too heavy to  lift, must be checked for the quantity, and inspect for damages such rusty, re-painted.Packing in to crates different size pallets (custom made) to save costs.
 I have my 1st break at 9:20 breakfast time, energy,energy...my typical breakfast - puff quinoa,spelt,amaranth,cranberrys,gorjberrys with almond milk. quinoa or spelt flakes boil with dates and figs, almond milk.
 Pacing is important, there's cut of time all trucks must be loaded by 18:00 for order's to get to customer's the next day(management procedures).Lunch at 13:00 then is full on, to do  as much as possible.There's the odd day of attending H&S training, or meeting.
The Management side if things - this always the interesting parts of the  work place.Sudden introduction of KPI, employing relatives or partners of employee (from the office) in the company into position that matters.
 My co-workers, everyday people just working for living.Got a lots a unexpected hugs on the day of my resignations (that's the aussie spirit) i appreciate it, remind me of those sporting days win,loose or draw we gave it a good o'l go. Infact  couple remark that's the first time that they see smile for while, and I suppose this was the most enjoyable part of the job meet'n people, sharing their stories, you always learn something new from the most unexpected sources.

* Routine pre-start Safety meetings and work place hazard hunt for a couple of minutes by workforce in their operational area. Collect data and analyse major high risk hazards to be closed out.
Almost daily inductions on contractors visiting sites!..assist Supervisors with day to day safety related queries.
* Have learned to listen to the employee on the floor at the coal face to determine the reality and give attention to their concerns identified. 
* Promote solid relationships between Management and key stakeholders where the needs of all are respected.
* Always support co workers ideas and productive inputs with great  respect.
* The hardest part of any safety job is where production and financial restraints interfere with safety objectives and targets.
* Everything about Safety is enjoyable!! especially to be able to be a role player in a team environment for the safety and well being of your employees.

I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges I encounted on the projects and the work teams in Australia and overseas were very good to work with.I enjoyed the Challenge of building the E/houses in China considering culture language availability of materials etc ,personally rewarding for me .A lot of the Switchroom work was hands on for me ,until the Chinese workers became familiar with the requirements and Rio Tinto Specs and at that stage I Supervized and supplied the materials and information required to complete  the projects .I loved the Challenge

Entry level position into the company with lots of avenues to move into. Interesting but challenging job, no everyday is the same. Management is quite rigid and old fashioned, but they will support you in further training/career progression IF you want it. 
The job is what you make of it - you'll get out what you put in.  

Good work-life balance and shift flexibility, amazing overtime rates and financial benefits. Good diverse team. 

Definitely recommend joining Sandvik.. best decision of my life.

I was a MR Truck driver and I loaded and unloaded the trucks that came into the yard. I cleaned the lunch room and kept the shed clean and safe. I learnt about stock taking and tally all the stock. I learnt to use a band saw and change blade and do general maintenance of the equipment that was used. The management were very fair and understanding. Co workers were great and we enjoyed the mateship of the team. the hardest part was when the shop closed down. The most enjoyable was that all the guys were great to work with.

This position has given me the opportunity to demonstrate my extensive experience in overall maintenance of all underground loaders, hydraulic fault finding, DES code D, diagnostics, fault finding and repair of electronic fuel injector systems and rebuild of underground earthmoving equipment, electronic safety systems, ABS brake systems, overhaul of manual, automatic & power shift transmissions, overhaul of petrol and diesel engines and repairs to body electric systems.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people and management are easy to get along with. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Waiting on parts for a job was the only main issue.


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Really great culture and a mixture of all walks of life working for this company. 


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fire suppression field service Technician.

Trade assistants in this role are in a much more hands on role, involved in the entire process of screen assembly from start to finish except for painting. Lots of use of different hand tools and equipment in the assembly process. Lots of learning experience in using these tools and the various steps in assembling the screen from individual pieces of steel to a completely assembled and functioning screen.

Sandvik as a global company gives a better exposure on different work ethics in mining and construction industries. Being one of its core values, team spirit is a culture which the company challenges every employee to practice. Regardless of your abilities, opportunities are open to all. Unfortunately there are few individuals who might try to manipulate the situation but it's never acceptable with the company systems.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Learning the latest technology in underground mining

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ordering some parts that takes long period before it came

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Multiculture company that shows respect individual rights

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Just like home when I was in the workshop

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