Luke Doherty

Operations Manager @ Australian Airconditioning Distributors

About

Senior Operations Leader with expertise across warehousing, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain management. Experienced in leading large-scale operations, developing high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence in complex, customer-focused environments.A results-driven leader with a strong background in safety, continuous improvement, inventory optimisation, transport management and manufacturing operations. Proven ability to drive productivity, reduce costs, improve service levels and execute strategic initiatives that support long-term business growth.Passionate about leadership, operational transformation and building cultures where people, safety and performance thrive.

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Industry

Wholesale

Skill

Problem Solving, Distribution Center Operations, Expense Management, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Heavy Haul, Diesel Engine, Team Building, Teamwork, Truck Driving, Automotive Repair, Automotive Electronics, On-board Diagnostics, Automotive Diagnostics, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Profit & Loss Management, Expense Reduction, Customer Satisfaction

Experience

Operations Manager

Australian Airconditioning Distributors

2021-8 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

Melbourne, VIC

Operations Management across warehousing, manufacturing and logistics, driving safety, inventory accuracy, customer service and operational efficiency within the air-conditioning wholesale industry.

Service Manager

Ferntree Gully Motor Group

2020-10 - 2021-8 · 11 mos

Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia

Service Manager at Ferntree Gully Motor Group - Volkswagen

Warehouse Employee

Australian Airconditioning Distributors

2020-2 - 2020-10 · 9 mos

Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Flexible casual role after the birth of my first son.

Workshop Manager

Zagame Automotive Group

2018-8 - 2020-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

Richmond, Victoria, Australia

Short term role with a focus on change culture and staff training and development.

Service Manager

Jeff Wignall Ford and Kia Group

2012-2 - 2018-8 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Service Manager across the Wignall group focusing on customer satisfaction, retention and all aspects of service department growth.

Automotive Service Advisor

Brighton European

2007-2 - 2012-2 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Service Advisor and 2IC across Peugeot and Porsche Service and Parts departments.

Army Reserves Recovery Mechanic

Australian Army

2005-6 - 2009-5 · 4 yrs

Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

Soldier at 3 Recovery Unit - Specialising in Heavy vehicle truck servicing and repairs, with elements of truck driving and vehicle support and recovery. Mercedes Unimog and Mack trucks.