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Provide consulting services in Operations, Sterilization, decontamination and other related activities.Drawing on 45 years experience ranging cross microbiology, pharmaceutical, food, medical devices and solid fuel heating.

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Dandenong South, Victoria, AU

Retired from my fulltime role earlier this year but still doing some part time work for Steritech, as an Operations Specialist.Steritech is the leading supplier of contract sterilisation services in Australia with operations in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. As GM NSW I am responsible for the Sydney operations covering Marketing, Sales, Operations, QA and.

General ManagerJindaco provides consulting services in operations, supply chain, process improvement, strategic review and tactical implementations including team development, new product launches and acquisition integration. Jindaco also owns retailing operations including Highland Fires & Restorations who are the exclusive distributor of Jetmaster, Heat.

Dublin, OH, US

• Responsible for the operations of the Procedure Packs Business, (excluding USA) and Chinese contract manufacturers of Convertors drapes and gowns for International markets with combined VOP of US$150 million.Key.
• Delivered significant above target cost savings from French (450 staff) and Australian (75 staff) plants of US$2 million while reducing batch size by 30% and increasing total capacity by 20% resulting in improved.
• Drove negotiations and supplier changes for drapes and gowns resulting in annual savings of more than US$3.5 million.
• Actively drove as Sponsor of Lean Six Sigma projects total savings in excess of US$5 million.
• Drove implementation of activity based costing system to address pricing issues.

• Responsible for the start up and operation of Kings Park Facility including MFG-Pro ERP system, process development, plant design, construction and implementation of 3rd party logistics distribution for ANZ via 6.
• Consistently over delivered on cost savings, productivity improvements, service levels, project implementations and team development resulting in promotion to international role based in Europe.

• Responsible for Baulkham Hills Plant and ANZ Supply Chain activities.Key Accomplishments
• Delivered major validation program initiatives financed via purchase savings of $1 million in 2000 and 2001. Delivered major $3.5 million office extension within budget and ahead of schedule.

Implementation of finished goods and order entry modules of BPICS for Pfizer Aust., GMP auditing and management of TGA compliance in India and the USA. Work included design review, validation training and TGA approval of Banner Pharmacaps Soft Gelatin Bangalore Plant, operations management consulting in the USA for Ansell. Consulting on behalf of MGSM, in.

New York, NY, US

Implementation of BPICS systems as subject matter expert in SCM, Manufacturing modules and manufacturing management consulting in Australia and Asia including GE India, Kimberly Clark South Korea, Unilever Philippines, Chickadee Foods, Lockwood, Whitco and Fasco Electric Motors.

MISYS MRP implementation for Choice BrandsImplementation of quality system for GradiporeManagement of Advanced Technology User Group, MGSM for NSW Dept. of State & Regional Development, 1996 to 1999 for a group of 42 companiesDue diligence and GMP training for ICN Pharmaceuticals in ChinaOperations consulting Hardman Chemicals

Strategic and operational supply chain management from product development, sourcing, manufacture and distribution of soft drink and snack foods. Major achievements were the launch of seven new beverage ranges (51 SKUs) in three months and the export of soft drink for major New Zealand and Hong Kong launches.

• Promoted progressively from Production Manager Pharmaceuticals through to Plant Manager Baulkham Hills (Sydney), with responsibility for the Baulkham Hills pharmaceutical and toiletries facility including Production.
• Developed export (Asia, France, Germany, United Kingdom) and Contract Manufacturing Operations to fully utilise the facility and improve bottom line performance (contract work for Eli Lilly, Fauldings, Proctor and.
• “Primary” member of MRPII Project Team. First Class A in Australia, November 1987.
• Led design, start up, validation and operation of award winning pharmaceutical plant.
• Plant received Manufacturing Excellence Award for 1992 and 1993 and Honours Award for Engineering Excellence (NSW Institution of Engineers 1993).
• Led plant that was a participant in the Australian Government’s Best Practice Demonstration Program recognising manufacturing excellence

Progression from Project Chemist, Compounding Supervisor to Production Team Leader. Provided technical support to Indonesian operation, introduced over 250 new products following acquisitions. Successfully introduced “team” concepts as part of major cultural change program.

Leadership Development Course, Business Administration And Management, General

Post Certificate, Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial And Physical Pharmacy And Cosmetic Sciences

Diploma Of Applied Science, Food Technology (Public Health Microbiology)