I'm a senior executive with deep manufacturing experience in producing sustainable building materials, having operated factories in Germany, USA and Australia. I'm known for my ability to take on challenging roles and assignments, rapidly shifting complex under-optimised plants to high performing best-practice operations, as well as leading complex plant start-ups, quickly achieving a smooth operational cadence. My strengths include design, start-up and running of complex manufacturing processes as well as continuous improvement of operations in more mature manufacturing settings, with full P&L responsibility. I have achieved 3 successful complex plant start-ups / turnarounds in both Germany and the US and have also run and improved more mature operations in Australia by working closely with the teams to define what success looks like and driving improvement. I use data astutely to drive complex decision-making and I am adept at breaking down very complex situations into easily digestible projects and tasks for the wider team to solve together. I am a world class manufacturing (WCM) expert, with strong roots in six-sigma methodology from my time at GE very early in my career, always looking for the most practical solution on the path to financial success. As a pragmatic leader who is particularly passionate about developing people, I am known as someone who grows team members, focusing on their strengths, and collectively improving the technical and financial results of the facility. I've had a unique career journey, having worked in three different countries and cultures, successfully navigating complex matrix organisations. I have a reputation for focusing on the opportunity from both the customers’ and the teams' perspective, jointly identifying what success looks like, gaining buy-in and support from key stakeholders, maintaining engagement and trust within the team, and achieving best practice outcomes and results. I am interested in building upon these experiences, bringing my expertise to manage continuous improvement in manufacturing teams in my next role.Specialties are: Leadership & Management | Strategic Planning & Execution | Commercial Acumen | Change Management | Operational Excellence | Cost Leadership | Analytical Thinking | Continuous Improvement | Team Member Engagement & Empowerment | Communication & Negotiation.