John Day
About John Day
John Day is the Regional Service Manager for Western Australia at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., with a background in mobile sales and service management at Elphinstone Weighing Systems. He has extensive experience in the mining and heavy equipment sectors, including roles in exploration drilling and quarry operations.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
John Day has held multiple positions at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. He served as Central Queensland Service Manager from 2013 to 2020, where he managed service operations in Rockhampton, Australia. In 2018, he transitioned to the role of Territory Manager for Central & Northern Queensland, maintaining responsibilities in Rockhampton until 2020. Since 2020, he has been the Regional Service Manager for Western Australia, based in Perth. In this role, he oversees service operations and ensures customer satisfaction across the region.
Education and Expertise
John Day completed his secondary education at Ararat Secondary College, achieving his VCE from 1990 to 1995. He furthered his education at the School of Mines and Business in Victoria, Australia, where he earned a Certificate III in Small Business from 1996 to 1997. His expertise spans various fields, including service management, scale applications, and installation standards, gained through his extensive experience in the weighing systems industry.
Background in Weighing Systems
John Day began his career in the weighing systems industry with Elphinstone Weighing Systems in 2006. He advanced to the role of Workshop Foreman at their Melbourne facility and managed a mobile sales and service unit responsible for over 5000 scale units sold across Australia. His experience includes learning about scale applications and installation standards, which has contributed to his current role at Mettler-Toledo International.
Experience in Mining and Drilling
Before his career in weighing systems, John Day worked in exploration drilling for a local gold mine. He started on a surface rig and later transitioned to smaller underground drill rigs. Additionally, he gained experience as a heavy mobile plant operator at a quarry, where he operated equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and haul trucks. He was also involved in the maintenance and operation of a fixed crushing and screening plant at the quarry.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to his current role, John Day held a position as a production supervisor at a tyre retreading business, where he oversaw hot moulding presses. His diverse work history has equipped him with a broad skill set in management, operations, and technical expertise in various industries, contributing to his effectiveness in service management roles.