Antony Francis Email & Phone Number

South China

Melbourne, Australia

Led a team of 5 direct and 200 indirect reports in manufacturing high quality automotive interior trims. Provided leadership across multiple departments and built a culture of lean leadership through strategy deployment, strategy direction, alignment and engagement of people, value stream mapping and enterprise thinking using visual and tangible tools and techniques. Oversaw the implementation of Quality and Environment Management systems.Key outcomes include: played a lead role in driving manufacturing efficiencies resulting in achieving majority of KPI’s; identified gaps in performances and developed plans to resolve these; significant project management experience including the successful launch of various product lines; and championed Safety Committee meetings and ensured OH&S compliance.

Melbourne, Australia

Led a team of 6 direct and 80 indirect reports in manufacturing high quality automotive interior trims. Managed the Quality and Production systems to ensure they remained in line with requirements of key clients to achieve 100% on time delivery and "Zero Defect". Initiated several cost reduction projects which also led to an increase in productivity.Key outcomes include: project managed the introduction of three new products from concept to commercialisation; managed and motivated staff to achieve positive outcomes during the recession phase of the industry resulting in achieving productivity and quality targets; and acted as the Management Representative for the planning and implementation of 5s lean manufacturing principles and achieved a level of 4s across all departments.

Melbourne, Australia