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Adelaide, Australia

General Manager – Operations / Sales -encompassing packing, co-packing, 3PL, manufacturing, logistics Business Details: – FMCG, beverage, assembly, manufacturing, medical, pharmaceutical, for various manufacturing and packaging, distribution and logistics to tier 1 suppliers/brands across Australia and New Zealand.Responsibilities- Report directly to the Executive Manager - Commercial (Chief Operating Officer), accountable for maximising operations and NPAT/EBITDA.- Increase operational system integration, add automation with a “No reduction in people” mantra. - Efficiency and profitability improvements, through continuous improvement methodologies, with standardised and sustainable processes for people with a disability.- Managing sales and operational teams across Australia, with full responsibilityKey Achievements- Rewarding the group regularly with maximised profitability, improved ongoing business performance.- Managed significant projects while exceeding key performance targets, during physical business expansions.- Launched performance engagement systems and operational target to fulfil employee development and satisfaction.- Alignment of planning, financial, operational and sales processes.- multi sites control across several states.- Major project management and implementation for cost initiatives.- Employee training and management programs.

General Manager - Executive -encompassing packing, manufacturing, sales, engineering, maintenance, growing, and logistics Length of Service: - 4+ YearsBusiness Details: – FMCG Industry, growing, manufacturing, packaging, distribution and logistics to Australian tier 1 suppliers/brands across Australia and expanding export countries.Responsibilities- Report directly to the Company Board, accountable for maximising operations and EBITDA.- Advance cultural openness and development, through employee engagement, to build a world-class reputation.- Increase operational system integration, with a “No Surprises” mantra. - Efficiency and profitability improvements, through continuous improvement methodologies, with standardised and sustainable processes.- multi site operation.- 24/7 management Key Achievements- Rewarding the Board regularly with maximised profitability and new opportunities in business performance.- Managed major projects while exceeding key performance targets in operational budgets, during physical business expansions.- Launched performance engagement system to fulfil employee development and satisfaction.- Alignment of planning, financial and sales processes- building a single shift operation into two shift in any areas of an FMCG business.

General, Assembly, Body Shop, Press, Fabrication And Sub Assembly Operations

Length of Service: - 11+ YearsBusiness Details: – Manufacture of motor vehicles, including fabrication, high-speed manufacturing, pressing, welding, assembly, and validation to the Australian domestic market and export into Saudi Responsibilities- Report to the Executive Director, responsible and accountable for body operations at Elizabeth. - Game changing, innovation, and mindsets, with system integration for productivity efficiency, -through continuous improvement methodologies.- Spearhead cultural and strategic involvement and manpower satisfactionKey Achievements- Increased efficiency and productivity in components division of 31%, with profitability gain of 16%.- Positive organisational change, with increased employee satisfaction, production and retention.- Pioneered $4 million saving through data management practices.- Initiated site continuous improvement auditing tool.- Negotiated hardware outsourcing.

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Global Manufacturing And Automotive Engineering

2012 - Developing Business Acumen, 2007 - Senior Management Development Program

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Mechanical Engineering

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