I am a dedicated Manufacturing Manager with extensive experience managing large-scale manufacturing and production operations in heavy industry and consumer products. Throughout my career in manufacturing, I have a proven track record of safety leadership, implementing LEAN manufacturing principles, developing learning and training frameworks, and managing operational activities. I have held leadership roles, where I have delivered quality improvements, initiated and influenced learning cultures, and implemented performance frameworks. My extensive background in manufacturing operations is supported by a Graduate Certificate and Advanced Diploma in Business Management. I have a professional, approachable, and supportive manner, and my excellent communication skills allow me to build effective relations with internal and external customers and stakeholders, in the delivery of positive commercial outcomes. I am solutions-focused, committed to building and sustaining operational efficiencies and have the capabilities to deliver lean production, maintenance, warehouse, and distribution initiatives that contribute to organisational success.CORE COMPETENCIES ✅ Managing Manufacturing operations✅ Overseeing production activities✅ Leading production and operational teams✅ Promoting WHSE protocols✅ Monitoring asset and equipment performance✅ Budget and Capex management✅ Driving continuous improvement initiatives✅ Dangerous goods storage and transportation✅ Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)✅ Cultivating operational excellence✅ Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs✅ Strong organisational and planning skills✅ Business partnering with key stakeholders✅ Building strong customer relationsTECHNOLOGY SKILLS ➡️ SAP ERP Production System➡️ MEX Maintenance Management System (CMMS) ➡️ VelocityEHS - Environment, Health & Safety➡️ OFS Operations Feedback System➡️ SmartRecruiters - Talent Acquisition Suite➡️ Kronos - Workforce Management Software➡️ Esker Document & Order Management Software➡️ Coupa Business Spend Management➡️ Chemwatch Chemical Management➡️ MS Excel - Advanced➡️ MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio ➡️ MS Teams and MS SharePoint