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Newcastle, NSW, AU

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for overseeing product development procedures and identify deviations through compliance auditing of engineering projects and suppliers both internal and external. To continually evaluate the functionality of product development systems ensuring continuous improvement is achieved through the implementation of new systems, improvements in.

Newcastle, Australia

Responsible for all activities related to the operation of the Contistretch mill including improved performance to grow market shareLead the Newcastle Rod Mill technical team Champion improvement strategies in terms of quality and process and equipment efficiencies.Manage compliance to ISO9001, ISO14001, NATA and ACRS

Shanghai City, China

• As the initial holder of this role, built, led and developed the Asia Pacific SQ&D team to manage and develop the APAC supplier base. Delivered quality improvement within the supply base, perfect launch of purchased.
• Delivered APAC Supplier Quality metrics for Top Focus Supplier performance (2%/month improvement), Supplier Complaint Rate (10% improvement) and ppm improvement (25%… Show more As the initial holder of this role.
• Delivered APAC Supplier Quality metrics for Top Focus Supplier performance (2%/month improvement), Supplier Complaint Rate (10% improvement) and ppm improvement (25% reduction).
• Led activities for high impact quality problem cases in India, China and South Korea.
• Championed global SQ initiatives; problem solving training, introduction of process experts, outsourced product development.
• Responsible for perfect launch for APAC programs. Show less

Shanghai City, China

• Planned and executed all steps related with establishing a new Nexteer Supplier Identification and Development Office in Thailand. Engaged with all key stakeholders to establish the key deliverables and worked with 3rd.
• Prepared Business Case to obtain Executive approval to establish the new office.
• Led the project to establish the Thailand office. Responsibilities included… Show more Planned and executed all steps related with establishing a new Nexteer Supplier Identification and Development Office in Thailand..
• Led the project to establish the Thailand office. Responsibilities included working with the legal firm engaged to obtain the Thai Business Licence, the search for an office and the signing of the office lease. Show less

Shanghai City, China

• Responsible for all aspects of GSM in APAC to meet APAC Divisional and Global GSM targets for budget, quality, cost and perfect on time launches. Planned GSM coverage for Nexteer expansion throughout APAC.Spend: USD.
• Delivered cost savings of USD19M on Price to Price savings for 2016 against budget of USD10.3M
• Managed department within operational budget, delivered 5%… Show more Responsible for all aspects of GSM in APAC to meet APAC Divisional and Global GSM targets for budget, quality, cost and perfect on time launches..
• Managed department within operational budget, delivered 5% saving
• Resumed responsibility for GSM China after the resignation of the Director after 6 months, re-focussed and re-energised the GSM China team
• Prepared the 2017 operational and cost savings budgets.

Shanghai City, China

• Responsible for all aspects of GSM in China to meet China Divisional and Global GSM targets for budget, quality, cost and perfect on time launches. Rebuilt and re-energised the China GSM team after the removal of the.
• Delivered cost savings of USD10.5M on Price to Price savings against the budget of USD6.3M
• Managed department within operational… Show more Responsible for all aspects of GSM in China to meet China Divisional and Global GSM targets for budget, quality, cost and perfect on time launches. Rebuilt and.
• Managed department within operational budget
• Preparation of 2016 functional and cost savings budgets
• Re-motivated and refocused the China GSM team following the abrupt resignation of the previous Director after an internal investigation.

Australia

• Responsible for developing new suppliers and technologies and supported sourcing and development activities with metallic component suppliers. Investigated and liaised with potential new LCC suppliers in South East.
• Developed a new pinion supplier in China and a new pinion supplier in Korea in support of perfect launch.
• Developed, in preparation for a Perfect Launch, Ball Nut Blank and Assemblies for two programs
• Constructed and presented to senior… Show more Responsible for developing new suppliers and technologies and supported sourcing and development activities with metallic component suppliers. Investigated and liaised.
• Constructed and presented to senior leadership the GSM ASEAN proposal to develop and grow the supply base Show less

Maryborough, Australia

• Responsible for the management and technical control of the Metallurgical Department, for all aspects of the Melt Shop production operations and provision of metallurgical services to the CQMS Razer Group. Additional.
• Rebuilding the site metallurgical capabilities after all of the metallurgical staff were dismissed… Show more Responsible for the management and technical control of the Metallurgical Department, for all aspects of the.
• Rebuilding the site metallurgical capabilities after all of the metallurgical staff were dismissed shortly after I joined CQMS due to an industry turndown.
• As manager, establish trust with the Melt Shop production team who had a fractured relationship with management at the time I joined. Show less

Greater Detroit Area

• The SCM role was to work with Plant General Managers and other internal functions to align the commodity strategy with the needs of the division/function, overall supplier performance management and driving cost.
• Developed and implemented strategies for various purchased commodities (cast iron and screw machine components), led cost saving initiatives and delivered annual savings… Show more The SCM role was to work with Plant.
• Developed and implemented strategies for various purchased commodities (cast iron and screw machine components), led cost saving initiatives and delivered annual savings targets while managing supplier development and.
• Supported the forging commodity SCM (spend >120M USD) and substituted as the powder metallurgy SCM during the extended absence of the incumbent. Show less

Greater Detroit Area

• Provided metallurgical expertise and support to the Purchasing and Supplier Quality departments and supported internal customers and suppliers to resolve issues, improve quality and reduce cost. Responsible for APQP.
• Led NPG Forging Commodity team with responsibilities to meet or exceed commodity targets; prioritize and implement cost reduction actions; ensure supplier support for cost… Show more Provided metallurgical expertise.
• Led NPG Forging Commodity team with responsibilities to meet or exceed commodity targets; prioritize and implement cost reduction actions; ensure supplier support for cost reduction ideas; identify resourcing needs and.

Greater Detroit Area

• Responsible for the resource/relocation of the internal heat treatment business from the USA to Mexico, including the assessment of candidates, selection of the winning bid, technical reviews, project timing and.
• Project completed on time and with cost savings.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Conducted assessments of steel mills and heat treatment sources and supported suppliers, steel mills and heat-treaters to achieve certification in accordance with quality and metallurgical standards as set by MPT and.
• Completed extensive assessment and approval process for 5 steel mills in Asia Pacific which led to those steel… Show more Conducted assessments of steel mills and heat treatment sources and supported suppliers, steel.
• Completed extensive assessment and approval process for 5 steel mills in Asia Pacific which led to those steel mills being added to the Engineering Approved Source List.
• Resolved metallurgical quality issue at a Korean supplier that threatened to disrupt a key global customer program launch. Show less

Chonburi, Thailand

• Provided metallurgical advice for new projects and development of new processes and procedures supporting company growth in international sales. Metallurgical expert advice supplied to the Production, Quality and Sales.
• Worked with export customers to understand component material requirements
• Liaised with steel mills and heat treatment companies to meet required material properties
• Led trouble shooting on metallurgical related quality… Show more Provided metallurgical advice for new projects and development of new processes and procedures supporting company growth in international sales..
• Led trouble shooting on metallurgical related quality issues. Show less

Albury, Australia

• Supervision of the Metallurgy/Chemistry Laboratory and the Heat Treatment Production Department.
• Conduct factory-wide productivity investigation.

Albury, Australia

• Administer the Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratories and personnel. Technical control of the Heat Treatment Department.
• Responsibility for all material related matters; metallurgical investigations into plant, processes and component materials,
• Advise on the selection and specification of ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic materials;
• Determine operating conditions for all chemical and metallurgical process equipment; initiate and implement product and process… Show more
• Determine operating conditions for all chemical and metallurgical process equipment; initiate and implement product and process improvement;
• liase with suppliers and customers;

Albury, Australia

• Supervision of the activities of the Metallurgical Laboratory staff;
• Undertake metallurgical investigations into in-house and field problems; Maintain quality standards;
• Ensure the adequacy of testing and inspection procedures.

Adelaide, Australia

• Trainee development in metallurgical procedures and experience in the fields of Sales, Production, Maintenance and Engineering.