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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Lead Consultant is responsible for driving business improvement projects from the initial client needs analysis to delivery, typically engaging with CEOs, COOs, and/or CFOs. As an expert in manufacturing operations, this role focuses on clients in commodities, staple foods, meat processing, and confectionery manufacturing.• Partnered with clients on strategies to deliver a lean and competitive business model, introducing sustainable and scalable best practices to drive production output, reduce costs, and decouple output from headcount.• Carried out top-down and bottom-up reviews of operational, production, and purchasing data, identifying immediate costs and efficiency gains while implementing short and long-term operational strategic plans.• Proposed and delivered a new organisational design (OD), providing up to $4m in resourcing cost savings and up to $15m in procurement cost savings for a specialist business in the rice processing market.• Identified operational efficiency opportunities of $1.8m in just six weeks for a commodities buyer.• Managed the tender process for a contract confectionery manufacturer to outsource its warehousing and logistics activities to a 3PL. The tender delivered around $500k in savings for 2022/2023.• Developed L&D induction, onboarding, and technical training documents for a new manufacturing facility.• Oversaw the implementation of a new product weight management system (Average Quantity System/e-weights) for a fish manufacturer, delivering savings of $1.5m in reduced raw materials giveaway.• Established the business process plan for a commodities buyer to scale into a larger FMCG operation.• Rolled out LEAN-based training programs to upskill teams and embed a continuous improvement culture.• Introduced change management and technical training materials for the deployment of a new supply chain forecasting system for an automotive spare parts distributor.

Wyong

The position of Project Engineer reported to the Engineering Manager and focused on the delivery of capital works for the upgrade of physical infrastructure/facilities and production plant equipment. In April 2021, the opportunity arose to work closely with the Engineering Manager on driving critical efficiency gains through capital investment projects.• Championed continuous improvement efforts, working closely with key stakeholders on strategies to reposition investment and balance competing commitments on capital investment projects.• Oversaw the full life cycle of capital projects from feasibility assessment based on the critical business need through scoping and procurement, culminating in commissioning, validation, and start-up.• Embedded the project management framework to control each stage of the project path (budgets $40k to $2m+).• Introduced changes needed to deliver a reduction of carbon outputs as defined by Mars' global net-zero strategy. Led feasibility studies targeting high-energy, carbon fuel-based, thermal systems with the goal of implementing hybrid or fully integrated solutions to achieve a net-zero outcome.• Led the project rollout of Six Sigma to reduce incidents or failures while improving safety.• Directed and led a portfolio of project works to support the upgrade, maintenance, and repairs of plant equipment, as well as building infrastructure and civil works within this busy production hub.• Coordinated and directed over $2m of updates to production lines and storage systems.• Oversaw the implementation, coordination, and consultation regarding workplace transport, pedestrian safety, and the efficiency of traffic movements during the reconfiguration of loading docks, pathways, and car parks.• Mobilised and managed teams of up to 20 key stakeholders across various focus areas.

Sydney, Australia

Reports to the Senior Project Manager for the Construction Superintendent and takes on responsibility for project coordination, contract administration, client liaison, project reporting, claims management, and operations.• Part of a specialist project team on the upgrade of the Performing Arts Centre, including classrooms, student spaces, and carpark (project value: $50m) and a $45m STEM Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths centre).• Met a rigid project schedule, dealing with often multiple and conflicting tasks. Key point of contact across all stakeholders, including the Architect (Lead Designer), Senior Operations Staff, Development/Property Managers, and Facilities Managers (Client), to drive project outcomes and resolve potential conflict.• Coordinated Requests for Information (RFIs) to minimize delays while maintaining quality and compliance.• Monitored project financials, including budget and reports, and balanced the commitment to the client in delivering a project under budget and on time, while managing contractor claims that work against this.• Led negotiations for the client to include a secondary school academy into the Performing Arts Centre (~$3.18m variation on original scope) without delay to the project and with design taking place concurrently with construction.• Compiled and submitted (at short notice) an application for a successful Complying Development Certificate (CDC).• Led negotiations and alterations to resolve a 12-week delay construction project.• Protected client against an $800k claim by a head contractor and managed a variation claim by contractor for a foundation design (piles and pad footings) omitted from a structural design – $1.5m (negotiated to $700k).

Sydney, Australia

The position of Building Manager was responsible for the maintenance of a portfolio of apartment complexes, as well as assisting with upgrades proposed by the relevant strata committees.• Managed the Stamford Marque Apartment Building (88 apartments with underground parking, a gym, and an indoor pool) and the Glebe Harbour Complex (100 apartments and 14 townhouses with underground parking).• Established and planned maintenance management requirements based on urgency and worked closely with the Senior Facilities Manager to address high-level complaints, critical responses, and issues.• Conducted walk-throughs of facilities to identify any issues and determine short or long-term requirements.• Collaborated with Strata Managers to fulfill committee requests and obtain approval for works and payments. • Managed Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contract negotiations for various upgrades, including the Stamford Marque HVAC system upgrade ($400k), Glebe Harbour Intercom system upgrade ($100k), Glebe Harbour lighting upgrade (strata & apartments - $60k), and the Stamford Marque Security system upgrade ($150k).• Implemented CMS strategies and developed an energy data input and recording system for residential facilities, compliant with ISO 50001 and AS 3596. This system serves as the foundation for CMS energy management strategies.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Potchefstroom

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

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