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Southbank, Victoria, Au

Southbank, Victoria, Au

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Tasked with propelling a boutique entity into a $50M corporate powerhouse over five years, I assumed pivotal control of comprehensive business operations and strategic planning. My role encompassed high-level P&L oversight, operational management, marketing, sales growth, and workforce direction, successfully guiding a team of 25+ staff towards achieving ambitious corporate objectives.Key Achievements:Environmental Leadership: Eliminated concrete landfill waste entirely and engineered a water waste recovery program, improving from 13 to 7 pH to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.Cost Optimization: Achieved a 31% reduction in the cost of goods sold (COGS) by overhauling supply chain efficiencies and reducing raw material costs, which concurrently realized a 37% labor cost reduction.Market Expansion and Sales Growth: Expanded export activities and domestic market share, boosting online conversion rates by 154%, customer retention by 58%, and average order value by 17%.Operational Scaling: Increased plant production capacity from 1,500 to 15,000 units annually, supporting a projected revenue growth target of $15M over two years.Sales Channel Innovation: Overhauled sales channels, enhancing B2B operations and spearheading B2C growth strategies, including establishing new distribution networks across Australia and New Zealand and leveraging both professional and social media platforms for wider reach.

Crestmead, Qld, Au

Mandated by the board to enhance cash flow and operational efficiencies, I oversaw an operational budget that expanded from $20M to $75M. My strategic leadership was pivotal in reshoring manufacturing processes to Australia, contributing to both operational growth and profitability. In this role, I directed a team of over 130 professionals, focusing on optimizing commercial outcomes and steering the company towards financial stability.Key Achievements:Strategic Funding & Partnerships: Secured a $5.5M grant and established a significant contract with Queensland Health for supplying P2 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting our agility and capacity to meet critical health needs.Enhanced Sales & Supply Chains: Negotiated supply agreements worth over $11.2M and generated additional annual sales revenue of $2M, demonstrating strong business development and negotiation skills.Safety & Compliance Improvements: Reduced the Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) by 40% and the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 90% through the implementation of the Zero Harm Safety Framework, significantly lowering WorkCover premiums.Technological Advancements: Spearheaded the optimization and automation of manufacturing processes by installing 10 full-electric injection moulding machines, supported by the Palaszczuk Government's $100M Business Investment Fund, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Appointed by the Executive Vice President of Jeldwen Australia, I led a significant restructuring program across multiple sites, tasked with boosting operational efficiency and aligning with the global standards of our USA parent company. I successfully implemented the Jeldwen JEM Lean program, enhancing performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and environmental compliance while managing a $60M operation and a team of over 100 professionals.Key Achievements:Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains: Realized $3.4M in savings through the strategic site rationalization of the Caboolture plant, including a dramatic increase in the window production line efficiency from 55 to 150 units per day.Overtime Cost Management: Reduced the overtime/sales ratio from 1.6% (Jan-Sep 2018) to 0.2% (Oct-Dec 2018), while achieving a 10% increase in plant throughput, demonstrating effective cost control and operational management.Workforce Development and WIP Reduction: Cut in-line work-in-process (WIP) by $1M and fostered team excellence through training that closed operational gaps, leading to an additional $500K savings in labor costs.Supply Chain Optimization: Accelerated the Supply Chain Material Synchronization program, reducing slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) by $1M through the implementation of TS3 Enterprise Systems software, enhancing integration with sales, production planning, and cost control.

Campbellfield , Vic , Au

Recruited for my expertise in lean operations, I led a transformative strategy for an FMCG operation and packaging division, managing over 100 staff. Directed the national launch of over 600 SKUs and completely rewrote the FPC Food Plastics Quality Management System (QMS), integrating HACCP and GMP standards. Oversaw corporate EBA discussions, addressing employee relations and HR matters.Key Achievements:Safety Enhancements: Initiated the Zero Harm Safety Initiative, reducing TRIFR by over 80% through safety engineering and behavioral changes, drastically improving operational safety.Financial and Operational Improvements: Supported EBIT growth through lean transformation and MES integration, achieving million-dollar savings with Profit Improvement Plans. Enhanced operational efficiency, reducing TRIFR by 83% in one year and increasing production by 52%.Strategic Investments: Managed CAPEX for growth strategies, including new site setups and full manufacturing pallet ID traceability (GS1) implementation, ensuring global compliance.Waste Reduction and Cultural Transformation: Cut physical waste by 60% and spearheaded cultural changes that reinforced lean efforts and boosted financial results.

North Ryde, Nsw, Au

In my role at a leading global EPCM company, I was responsible for spearheading the implementation of Lean methodologies across the organization. I designed and executed a comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CI) plan and training matrix, which aimed at driving down Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Operational Expenses (OPEX), thereby enhancing overall profitability.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategic Initiatives: Initiated value stream mapping and stakeholder consultations to refocus business processes, integrating customer feedback early to increase responsiveness to key customer priorities.Professional Development: Attended the Lean Product Development Summit in the US, participating in career-defining exchanges that maximized the impact of our transformation program.Cost Savings: Achieved multimillion-dollar operational savings by implementing key efficiency enhancements.Operational Excellence: Drove significant OPEX reductions to boost EBITDA amidst general industry downturns by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.Stakeholder Engagement: Overcame initial resistance to new Lean processes through skilled negotiation and clear communication of the tangible benefits, securing stakeholder buy-in.Customer-Centric Strategies: Embedded the 'voice of the customer' into strategic planning as a critical early warning system to guide and prioritize continuous improvement efforts throughout the company.

West Footscray, Victoria, Au

As the National Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager at ACC Higgins, I spearheaded a comprehensive business review to elevate efficiency, risk management, quality control, and operational standards. My strategic focus was on implementing lean management across two key manufacturing plants, enhancing both productivity and profitability.Key Achievements:Enhanced Production Efficiency: Transitioned the manufacturing approach from mass production to a Just-in-Time (JIT) model, achieving a 33% boost in output.Capital Expenditure Management: Oversaw the acquisition and integration of cutting-edge plant equipment to streamline operations.Cost Reduction: Successfully reduced work-in-process inventory by $1 million through targeted operational reviews and efficiency improvements.Innovative Technology Integration: Introduced a new painting line that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced overtime expenses by 20%, and increased equipment capacity by 37%.Expansion and Supply Chain Optimization: Established operations for a second plant in Queensland to bolster supply chain efficiency. Managed and audited the integration of the Asian supply chain into our import strategy, enhancing global operational synergy.Leadership and Strategy: Directed a team towards operational excellence with a focus on continuous improvement, strategic planning, and safety management, fostering a culture of innovation and resilience.

Broadmeadows, Victoria, Au

In this dynamic role, I was tasked with two critical objectives: educating aspiring professionals in the plastic, packaging, and automotive sectors, and providing strategic advisory services to leaders of multi-site operations grappling with business underperformance and profit challenges. I leveraged my deep technical knowledge and commercial acumen to develop effective solutions and deliver actionable plans in collaboration with CEOs, CFOs, and boards.Key Achievements:Operational Excellence: Implemented value stream mapping for a key client, achieving significant reductions in OPEX and cutting lead times by nearly one-third, demonstrating the tangible benefits of Lean principles in action.Industry Collaboration: Fostered strong partnerships with leading industry players like Toyota. I integrated insights from their pioneering Toyota Production System (TPS), recommending strategic enhancements such as involving Quality Engineers early in the design process to eliminate costly reworks during manufacturing.Innovative Leadership: Participated in a groundbreaking Commonwealth Government initiative aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of Australian companies through the application of Lean methodologies.

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Melbourne, Au

Providing indepth knowledge transfer to Polymer processing equipment inclusive of ExtrusionBlow MouldingRotational Moulding

Manufacturer of blow mould products for the automotive, packaging and toy industry with 20 employees. As a member of the senior management team, I managed production, costs, operations, maintenance, projects quality assurance systems, tooling, staff productivity. I planned and directed factory manufacturing and maintenance operations to optimise return on assets, alignment with the operational plan, and ensure that product standards exceeded customers expectations.

In this role, I managed production projects, worked with customers to resolve production issues, enhanced production processes and developed new production processes and techniques.

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