Developed new and exciting business opportunities for Sunway Group, South Australia.Drove our SA team into the Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Transport & Mining sector improving sales by 16%. As well as transitioned our SA Branch into the new total core high pressure hydraulics range. Most importantly brought exciting & new opportunities to the team.

Implemented & Process Managed a unique distillation system (the MemLo system) in a brand-new facility located at a brand-new premise in Nuriootpa SA. This plant provides quality low and no alcohol wines as well as refining and maximizing the value of the resultant spirit.Systems development and structuring logistical and plant operations to cover 24/5 - 7 day planned operations.Measured & Reported on data for continuous improvement of the plant and looked to implement new and unique ways to improve the processes, quality of the products and the efficiency of the production.Managed, Trained & Coached staff in systems operationsEnsured SafeWork and relevant WHS standards were maintained at all timesEnsured the Distillery complied with state and local environmental regulations.Managed all aspects of the Distillery operation including long & short term macro planning and scheduling of all production runs.In conjunction with staff, I developed and established an internal and statutory products and operational record for traceability relating to the operation of the MemLo plant. This complex task included maintaining compliant wine and spirit records that must meet requirements of both wine law and the ATO.Managed & directed the distillery’s workforce to meet both daily and longer-term production goals.Ensured production and maintenance costs were within the agreed budget.

Responsible for planning and coordinating the largest successful winery grape crush the site has achieved 227,000 tonnesKey champion in driving safety culture, increasing hazards reported by 400% and reducing TRIFR by 10% year on year using safety systemsResponsible for national and international logistics and export planning of 80ML of wine to UK packaging partners (Averaging 64 x 20’’ containers per week) while still maintaining RFT with 80ML to local packaging partners to meet DIFOT, Quality, and Supply targetsEnsured that all staff complete compulsory training objectives, through effective rostering with no loss of productivity.Implemented skilled training programs, to assist Supervisors to allocate correct skill sets to corresponding operations, providing a safe working environment for all site personal Coached and mentored the team to help drive the business into future success.Consistently achieved and surpassed expected weekly targets thus avoiding any snowballing effect of brand damage and increased export costs.Made calculated decisions after evaluating available information such as to meet company deadlines.Reviewed and redeveloped the current winery Capital Investment plan for improved future operations planning.Continually reviewed processes with a view to increasing quality and production and reduce wine losses.Successfully tendered, implemented, and project managed capital projects across the site. Wastewater treatment and woodlot rejuvenation, power generation (solar & biogas cogeneration), winery integration to a new $40M bottling plant, Chain of Responsibility (CoR) capital works. Plus, driving LEAN Six Sigma continues improvement culture through multiple projects regarding Wine loss reduction, Quality & Tractability, and the Export process

Acted as Cellar Manager with full control of the cellar from September to November Ensured the safety of all people and operations on site on back shifts and cellar staff on dayshiftEnsured a “can do attitude” for all employees across my departmentCoordinated the daily and weekly work program in conjunction with the cellar managers and winemaking teamResponsible and accountable for the site after hoursEncouraged the Investigation and reporting any incidents or injuries across the siteConducted housekeeping reports to ensure the site is clean, neat and tidy and shows and high standard of hygiene and standardsProvided input and feedback on monthly toolbox topicsHelp Maintain payroll Daily/Weekly/MonthlyConduct random and required alcohol testing when required

Followed work instructions.Ensured all activities were carried out as required. (Log sheets. Spin tests etc.)Ensure timely action on all work undertaken. Logged all relevant data into the log sheets / books and operation notes as required (dips, batch numbers, NTU’s etc).Carried out all cellar operations as required.Monitored the operation of equipment and machinery.Always had team first mindset. Ensured my area was clean, neat, and tidy at all times and that a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping was maintained.Ensured all equipment was cleaned, maintained and stored correctly when not in use.Attended all courses and meetings as required.

Efficiently carried out all core system transactions related to the work order process for cask manufacturing, including w/o interfacing, WIP monitoring, material, wine and finished product reconciliation, and report generation. Responsible for raw material movement, usage, and finished goods dispatch. Developed a team spirit that is consistent and supportive of the Company’s values, continuously challenged, innovated, and improved the department’s performance through the implementation of a Lean culture and operational philosophy.Completed timely and accurate work order closuresEntered relevant data into business system interfaces (e.g., JDE)Ensured material usage was recorded correctly and stock accuracy was maintainedUndertook raw material stock taking Assisted Quality department to promote quality awareness and drive a RFT philosophy throughout the departmentOperated with Lean tools front of mind to ensure continuous improvements across all areas of the business processes were achieved