Danny Smith Email & Phone Number

Gold Coast, Qld, Au

Queensland, Australia

PWR provides world class cooling solutions by manufacturing high performance aluminium radiators, intercoolers and oil coolers for race cooling solutions to leading race categories and teams such as F1, NASCAR, V8 Supercars, PWR is recognised as a world leader when it comes to high performance cooling.The key responsibility for this role was to design and implement production processes to underpin the passion and quality culture of the entrepreneurial company as it transitioned into a… Show more PWR provides world class cooling solutions by manufacturing high performance aluminium radiators, intercoolers and oil coolers for race cooling solutions to leading race categories and teams such as F1, NASCAR, V8 Supercars, PWR is recognised as a world leader when it comes to high performance cooling.The key responsibility for this role was to design and implement production processes to underpin the passion and quality culture of the entrepreneurial company as it transitioned into a publicly listed enterprise. Integration of production processes and systems was pivotal in providing scalability to allow PWR to capitalise of growth opportunities presented with recent success in high profile motorsport categories. Show less

A joint venture company between RME and RDSA established for the purpose of controlling IP, manufacturing and distributing innovative new Drill Feeds for underground drill rigs.During this short time the Drill Feed was taken from prototype development to its first underground trial.

Toowoomba, Australia

The key responsibility for this role was to ensure the growth of the ‘RME Mill Relining System’ brand via excellent customer experience through the sale and delivery of onsite service and spare parts within the regions specified above.Key achievements included:• Implementing Sales Process• Renegotiated Conditions of Employment and Employment Agreements for Service Technicians• Delivered profitable and predictable System Rebuilds

Toowoomba, Australia

Responsible for managing the product lifecycle for RME’s entire product suite including Mill Reline Machines, Engineered to Order ‘Specials’, Thunderbolt Recoilless Hammers, Small Products and Spare Parts including:• Sales and Operational Planning through Engineering, Supply & Distribution, Manufacturing, Assembly, • Factory Testing and on-site Commissioning• Product Profitability, Reliability, Quality and Delivery (DIFOT)• Developing, implementing, optimising and utilising… Show more Responsible for managing the product lifecycle for RME’s entire product suite including Mill Reline Machines, Engineered to Order ‘Specials’, Thunderbolt Recoilless Hammers, Small Products and Spare Parts including:• Sales and Operational Planning through Engineering, Supply & Distribution, Manufacturing, Assembly, • Factory Testing and on-site Commissioning• Product Profitability, Reliability, Quality and Delivery (DIFOT)• Developing, implementing, optimising and utilising appropriate systems and processes• New Product Development Key achievements included:• Being instrumental in the successful implementation of the new processes (including Chairing of the Sales & Operation Planning Meeting) and systems (including Microsoft Dynamics AX MRP) required to double the Production rate• Achieved a 143% increase in DIFOT (Delivery-In-Full-On-Time) to customers within 18 months, through development of reporting tools to provide visibility and accountability to each operational team• Improved profitability and predictability of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for customised Mill Reline Machines and ETO ‘Specials’ through integration of engineering design tools and live production cost data Show less

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Responsible for the establishment of the North American subsidiary, based in Salt Lake City, Utah servicing USA, Canada, Mexico and Dominican Republic, which included:• Security and growth of the ‘RME Mill Relining System’ brand in North America• Growth of on-site service and spare parts sales and distribution• Growth of capital sales and overall market share in North America• Operational Support• Financial Control• Profitability and Sustainability• Personnel… Show more Responsible for the establishment of the North American subsidiary, based in Salt Lake City, Utah servicing USA, Canada, Mexico and Dominican Republic, which included:• Security and growth of the ‘RME Mill Relining System’ brand in North America• Growth of on-site service and spare parts sales and distribution• Growth of capital sales and overall market share in North America• Operational Support• Financial Control• Profitability and Sustainability• Personnel Leadership and ManagementKey achievements included:• 40% growth in Customer Service Technician Utilisation • Establishment of office and warehouse complex• Recruitment and training of local Staff • Substantial Orders accepted in 15 months Show less

Toowoomba, Australia

As the ‘technical expert’ on mill relining internally at RME, this role was responsible for the provision of advice, training and supporting sales staff, visiting customers globally, promoting the effective application and use of relining systems and products;Key achievements included:• 20% Growth in Capital Sales (delivered)• 5% Improvement in Gross Margin• Entry into China market• 100% Increase in Order Intake rate

Toowoomba, Australia

Responsible for promoting and improving the RME brand globally, providing direction, leadership and performance management of all Sales & Marketing staff globally to secure sustainable, profitable sales growth, which included:• Implementing and monitor Price Setting and Margin Control• Project Management• Contracting PillarsKey achievements included:• 116% Growth in Sales• 10% Improvement in Gross Margin • Establishment of Sales Office in Chile• Maturing of… Show more Responsible for promoting and improving the RME brand globally, providing direction, leadership and performance management of all Sales & Marketing staff globally to secure sustainable, profitable sales growth, which included:• Implementing and monitor Price Setting and Margin Control• Project Management• Contracting PillarsKey achievements included:• 116% Growth in Sales• 10% Improvement in Gross Margin • Establishment of Sales Office in Chile• Maturing of the RUSSELL brand from an ‘equipment supplier’ to a ‘complete system solution provider’, demonstrated by increase of average sale from approx. $1 Million to over $2 Million and up to $7.5 Million Show less

Toowoomba, Australia

Commencing as a Graduate Engineer and quickly promoted to Mill Reline Machine Engineering Team Leader, I took on many of the responsibilities of Engineering Manager towards the end of this time.Key achievements included:• Personally designed 25 Mill Reline Machines• Team Leader responsible for design of 40 Mill Reline Machines

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Sustainability Studies

Masters of Business Administration with a specialisation in Sustainable Business

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering