Engaging Success Logistics (ES Logistics)We are a unique client’s side Logistics Management provider, experienced at optimising freight arrangements by providing a tailored supply chain solution covering your local and interstate freight requirements. Our Promise*We back up what we say. Our review is at NO cost to you!*Through our industry knowledge and experience we identify the savings and service opportunities for your business.*We are able to identify, lock in… Show more Engaging Success Logistics (ES Logistics)We are a unique client’s side Logistics Management provider, experienced at optimising freight arrangements by providing a tailored supply chain solution covering your local and interstate freight requirements. Our Promise*We back up what we say. Our review is at NO cost to you!*Through our industry knowledge and experience we identify the savings and service opportunities for your business.*We are able to identify, lock in, manage and maintain these saving, passing them onto your business.Right Carrier, right method, right price.www.eslogistics.com.au Show less

ARG - National Operations ManagerRexco - State Operations ManagerProgrammed (At the time Integrated) - Branch ManagerA career break after 20 years in Manufacturing (before returning to what I know and love). During this time I learnt the do and don'ts of recruiting and quickly took on more responsibility managing branch staff and the P&Ls for the business.

Project role within the newly appointed Executive Team after purchase by Ironbridge Capital:Project:Restructure of operations, removal of night shift, re-organisation of the leadership group. Development and implementation of key operational and financial measures to focus managers and supervisors on aligned goals. Turned around EBIT result within 12 months, stayed on for another 12 months to settle operations and drive continuous improvement, resulting in further efficiency gains… Show more Project role within the newly appointed Executive Team after purchase by Ironbridge Capital:Project:Restructure of operations, removal of night shift, re-organisation of the leadership group. Development and implementation of key operational and financial measures to focus managers and supervisors on aligned goals. Turned around EBIT result within 12 months, stayed on for another 12 months to settle operations and drive continuous improvement, resulting in further efficiency gains and additional cost savings. Show less

Operations Management of the Hans Smallgoods Colmslie Site, Brisbane.Establish and development of a site Operations Management Team and development of key staff within. Drive process improvement through the "Hans Best Practice", 5S and Lean Manufacturing programs.

Management of the 3 Packing operations across the Murrarie site.After returning from Victoria, took this junior role and thoroughly enjoyed my time working closer to the Shift Managers and operation generally.Major Project: Reduce manning levels while improving operational, safety and quality performance. This involved removing the "Prescribed Manning" levels within the EBA through employee engagement prior the EBA negotiations commencingImproved EVERY measured KPI while in… Show more Management of the 3 Packing operations across the Murrarie site.After returning from Victoria, took this junior role and thoroughly enjoyed my time working closer to the Shift Managers and operation generally.Major Project: Reduce manning levels while improving operational, safety and quality performance. This involved removing the "Prescribed Manning" levels within the EBA through employee engagement prior the EBA negotiations commencingImproved EVERY measured KPI while in this role, reached world class results in RFT and OEE, very successful tenure. Show less

Then CSR and Sugar Australia LOGISTICS MANAGER - In addition to managing the onsite warehousing function, distribution and our largest freight contract, this role required a major people management and change management processes to improve efficiency and cost.Following on from the logistics role I managed 3 roles concurrently for the business:OPERATIONS MANAGER - HAVELOCK (Icing Sugar manufacturing and packing plant)NATIONAL OUTSOURCED PACKING MANAGERPACKING MANAGER -… Show more Then CSR and Sugar Australia LOGISTICS MANAGER - In addition to managing the onsite warehousing function, distribution and our largest freight contract, this role required a major people management and change management processes to improve efficiency and cost.Following on from the logistics role I managed 3 roles concurrently for the business:OPERATIONS MANAGER - HAVELOCK (Icing Sugar manufacturing and packing plant)NATIONAL OUTSOURCED PACKING MANAGERPACKING MANAGER - YarravilleMajor Project 1: Establishment and project management of a new joint venture business producing and packing icing sugar. Closure of our existing business, the Havelock Icing manufacture and packing plant in West Footscray.Major Project 2: Restructure of the Yarraville Sugar Refinery departments around a self managed work team environment. Address the poor work practices and internal inefficiencies within the Logistics department.Prior Position at Yarraville Sugar Refinery:ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Support the restructure of the site leadership group, department reporting structures and operational responsibilities.Starting in 1988 with CSRFirst 9 Years within same group at New Farm Sugar Refinery in various operational roles finishing in the Training Manager Role before relocating with the group to Melbourne Show less