Full function General Management role for the Sydney based Engineering, Manufacturing and Rollingstock services entity.Traxion, specialise in the design, manufacture as well as the maintenance, repair and overhaul of products and components for the rail, mining, maritime and aerospace industries. Our track services group specialises in the design, construction and management of intermodal and bulk commodity rail lines and terminals.As a group our aim is to provide the Australian transport and logistics sector with open access to terminals and branch lines alongside a range of operational support services, including:- Rollingstock Maintenance, Refurbishment, Procurement and Disposal.- Design and Manufacture of Engineered Components for Freight and Passenger Rail.- Rail and Mining Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance.- Access to Innovative Technology and Products as an Agent for Australian and International Products.- Consultancy Services for Rail Operations, Infrastructure Design and Logistics Planning.

Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture of rail products and provision of maintenance services to national rail operators.The company provides wheel-sets, bogies and in-field wagon maintenance, and manufactures new and refurbished wagons, bogie component parts, rail track maintenance equipment, and customised, remote-controlled ballast car discharge gates, as well as repair, maintenance and refurbishment of locomotives.Responsibility for the Rollingstock Services encompassing Locomotive, Wagon and Passenger Car maintenance activites on a national basis.

Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture of rail products and provision of maintenance services to national rail operators.The company provides wheel-sets, bogies and in-field wagon maintenance, and manufactures new and refurbished wagons, bogie component parts, rail track maintenance equipment, and customised, remote-controlled ballast car discharge gates, as well as repair, maintenance and refurbishment of locomotives.Responsibility for the companies Locomotive Workshops in NSW, and Victoria.

PHiQ is an elite group of professionals with the operational and financial expertise to deliver significant structural efficiencies and market penetration to clients.By utilising our broad skill base, we are able to focus specifically on assisting SME's to improve their prospects of raising finance, selling their businesses, achieving sustainable growth, or benefiting from improved business operations. To achieve this we develop risk minimised strategies and leverage our large professional networks.Overview of Selected Projects;Software Development Company- Preparation of Strategic Plan,- Market research and reporting- Review of products, and development of functional specifications- Development of Information Memorandum- Project Management of outsourced R&D- Liaison with professional advisorsPlastics Manufacturer- Conducted Functional Review- Preparation of 100 day recovery plan and reportElectronic Safety Products Development Company- Preparation of Strategic Plan,- Market research and reporting- Review of products, and development of functional specifications- Development of Information MemorandumSnack Foods Company- Development and Preparation of Strategic business plan- Market research and reporting- Review of available acquisition targetsGlazing Services Company- Development and Preparation of Strategic business plan- Market research and reporting- Review of industrial relations and HR policies- Development and preparation of organisational and resource plans- Development of 100 day WCP'sCapital Equipment Manufacturer - Heavy Industry- Development and Preparation of Strategic business plan- Market research and reporting- Identification of potential strategic partners- Implementation of Strategic growth plans

Shazam Consulting Pty Ltd was established as a platform to provide organisations with operational project services on an interim/contract/personal services basis.Projects:* Interim Operations Manager - UWS Capital Works-Review of project delivery systems, and development of regular reporting and budget update regimes-Review of incident response procedures and reporting, development of updated, streamlined approach.-Review of maintenance systems, including overdue/backlogged asset maintenance, identification of backlog quantum, development of project for rectification/recovery, member project steering committee.* Interim Manager Capital Works - UWS Capital Works-Management of delivery of $150m Capital Works Budget-Program development, budget control-Direct Management of all service delivery project staff, including resourcing requirements-Account Management of Faculties and requests for new works-Identification and development of new Project Management Processes to achieve higher levels of service delivery-identification and delivery of project management, and reporting tools to provide greater accountability and transparency* Change Management Consultant - UWS Capital Works-Development of Capital, Operational and Maintenance Budgets for 2008, and 2009 financial years-Provision of ad-hoc analyst services-Development of resource allocation requirements to achieve budgeted service delivery outcomes-Project lead for delivery of web based maintenance, and project management system-Development of KPI reporting system-Re-design of departmental elements of organisational design to optimise service delivery-Provision of line operating support activities (LOSA) to staff and management to assist in the smooth transition to new organisation* Systems Consultant - Faiveley Transport Australia Ltd-Review and development of transition plan to harmonise accounting systems of newly acquired business with the requirements of local entity and global parent.

Faiveley Transport is a world leader, offering complete, fully integrated systems as well as life cycle services for every segment of the railway rollingstock industry.With a broad offering that ranges from HVAC, electromechanics and electronics to brake and coupler systems, the company is a world leader in onboard railway systems.Faiveley Transport believes in 'Local Presence, Global Reach' which means that Faiveley Transport Australia is able to provide globally-sourced, locally-supported, flexible, customer-driven solutions to meet the technical, operational and life cycle requirements of customers in Australia and New Zealand.* Managing Director for Faiveley Transport Australia Ltd, (Reporting to Group COO)(Australian Subsidiary of Listed Public Company on French Stock Exchange)- Full Profit/Loss, Balance Sheet, and Working Capital management and responsibility.- Development of local strategic and operational business plans.- Budget development & execution, quarterly rolling forecasts- Full Operational Control (Cost, Quality, Delivery).- Brand Development, Sales & Marketing of companies products and services in Australia & NZ.- KAM responsibility for major global accounts- Project Delivery, Customer Services, and Engineering Delivery in the region.- Bid management for multi-million dollar multi-site projects.- Commercial, Project, Tender responsibility.- Responsible for Organisational Policy dissemination (incl, ISO9001, ISO14001, & ISO18001)

The Company is an important global supplier to leading rail car builders around the world and provides brake systems and related products on such major rail platforms as the TGV in France, Pendolino in Italy, and Talent in Germany. SAB WABCO is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden and employs approximately 2000 people worldwide. It was acquired by Faiveley Transport in November 2005.* Managing Director for Sab Wabco Australia Ltd, (Reporting to SVP International)(Australian Subsidiary)- Full Profit/Loss, Balance Sheet, and Working Capital management and responsibility.- Development of local strategic and operational business plans.- Budget development & execution, quarterly rolling forecasts- Full Operational Control (Cost, Quality, Delivery).- Brand Development, Sales & Marketing of companies products and services in Australia & NZ, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Phillipines and Thailand.- KAM responsibility for major global accounts- Project Delivery, Customer Services, and Engineering Delivery in the region.- Bid management for multi-million dollar multi-site projects.- Commercial, Project, Tender responsibility.- Responsible for Organisational Policy dissemination.- Responsible for delivery of Group Quality requirements (ISO9001)

The Company operates out of fifteen locations worldwide with six primary production facilities located in Amiens, France; Piossasco, Italy; Remscheid and Oberhausen, Germany; Bromborough, UK and Landskrona, Sweden. It also produces in Brazil, South Korea and India to serve the fast growing Asia/Pacific, Indian and South American markets.The Company is an important supplier to the leading global rail car builders and provides brake systems and related products on such major rail platforms as the TGV in France, Pendolino in Italy, and Talent in Germany. SAB WABCO is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden and employs approximately 2000 people worldwide.* Manufacturing/Operations Manager* After Market Sales Manager- Responsible for OE Project Delivery, Logistics, Manufacturing, Procurement, IT Systems, and Customer Services.- Production and procurement planning to order and S&OP forecast- Inventory management- ERP systems management and automation/reporting development- Import/Export, transportation and logistics management- OE project delivery of railway braking equipment- After Market Sales Budget responsibility- Negotiation and management of long term service contracts- Supply and management of services to government authorities

Milford Astor was established in 1954 as a subsidiary of an English company, Milford-Astor Ltd. It was subsequently purchased by Mr. Victor Newman who had previously designed, built and successfully sold hot stamping machines.The market for hot stamping has continued to expand partly due to the growth of plastics and embellishment in the graphics arts field. The introduction of date and batch coding in the food and pharmaceutical industries created an important market for Milford-Astor. The company now employs over 80 people.Manufacturing Manager - Hot Stamping and Date Coding Equipment- Development/Interpretation of Customer requirements- Design and manufacturing activities- Technical development and R&D- Procurement- Service and After Sales support