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South Australia, Australia

As a Quarry Management Solutions consultant, I can provide tailored solutions for your business. I have extensive experience in the private sector managing multiple operations for local and multi-national companies. Sound understanding of the Mining and Quarrying industries having held senior positions in Australia and Malaysia. I offer a broad range of industry skills and attributes that can be of use across the mining, quarrying and concrete industries. I have a ‘hands on’ and practical approach using over 35 years of experience to troubleshoot and implement solutions. I have very sound personal skills that allow me to communicate effortlessly with staff, management and customers. I ensure trust and confidence is developed quickly amongst all levels of management, with a collaborative and inclusive approach to the workplace.

Berwick, Victoria, Australia

I successfully achieved key directives, while building a strong and profitable business with an effective key management team. Concluding with the successful sale of Metro Quarry Group.- Stabilise the operations while making key investment decisions both CAPEX and OPEX. Laying the foundations for a stable and economically successful operation- Optimising growth avenues, changes in production capacity, new products and new markets- Develop, deliver and align operations to the business strategies - Develop operational KPI’s, consistently achieve production targets, optimise LOM and sales while ensuring a safe workplace- Develop high performing and disciplined teams working cohesively to achieve their objectives- Increase customer base and sales, optimise economics, develop and achieve budgets, manage P&L- Develop relationships with key stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance - Manage a team of 90 employees and contractors

Mt. Compass, South Australia

- Manage safe, efficient and profitable production & mining operations.- Lead a key team of management personnel - Safety, Maintenance, Production, Quality, Environment and Administration staff.- Develop new products & market base.- Financial responsibility - Meeting KPI's, Profit & Loss, Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting.- Staff performance, Training & development.- Contractor management- Community consultation.

Sabah, Malaysia

- Lead a team of key management personnel: Quarry Managers, Assistant Managers, Safety and Maintenance Managers with staff of 160.- Manage safe and efficient operation of 3 quarries and 2 asphalt plants with a production target of 250,000 tons per month.- Manage mobile & semi-mobile crushing plants in various locations.- Drill & Blast, Quarry Development, Quarry Rehabilitation and Production.- Ensure compliance with Mine Operating Plans & Regulatory authorities. - Meeting KPI's, budgets, preparing capital expenditure & budget forecasts.- Introduce structured safety, training & maintenance programs.- Plant and equipment design, selection, purchase, upgrades & installations.- Introduce and drive a culture of safety.

Adelaide, Australia

- Manage a key team of - Quarry Managers, Sales Manager, and Materials Transfer Terminal Manager.- Attend monthly board meetings - Reporting to the Board of Directors.- Expenditure - Profit & loss for Southern Quarries, Peninsular Quarries, Southern Lime & Burton materials transfer terminal.- Ensure quarries operated safely, regulatory compliance and within the mine operating plan.- Drill & Blast, Quarry development, Production, Rehabilitation and sales.- Sales and contracts, staff selection, plant & machinery selection, quality assurance and WHS on all sites.- Organise, coordinate and liaise with major customers, contractors, State & local government.- Consult, negotiate, communicate and develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including community groups.

Sellicks Hill, South Australia

- Plan & Manage daily quarry operations.- Ensure quarry operated safely, compliance & within Mine Operating Plan.- Drill & Blast activities, Quarry development & Rehabilitation, Production, Sales objectives & Staffing.- Contractor management, fixed & mobile plant maintenance.- General administration.

Sellicks Hill, South Australia

- Plan and assist Quarry Manager with daily quarry operations.- Ensure production objectives were met.- Contractor management- Maintenance & maintenance planning- Duties as directed by Quarry Manager

Sellicks Hill, South Australia

- General site supervision as directed.- Fixed & mobile plant maintenance.- Contractor supervision.- Plant operator if required.

Dip. Project Management, Dip. Project Management

Completed a Dip. in Project Management to formalise previous skills learned.

Cert. Extractive Industries, Quarrying, Pass

Completed a Certificate in Extractive industries as a pre requisite - S.A. Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency.