Leading multi-site specialist bakery servicing QSR's and in store bakeries

Lead Value Creation in food manufacturing through Customer Interface, NPD, Procurement, Meat Processing, Manufacturing, QA and Supply Chain for value added frozen further processed RTE meat, center of plate and snack products in a state of the art all species platform. Supplying all retailers, QSRs, and global food companies meeting the highest level of international quality standards.

Lead project deployment with multidisciplinary teams consisting of Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing Business Process Development, Engineering, Co-Packing and Commercial Managers. Overseen a sizeable Capital Budget for multiple food manufacturing sites. Enabled and implemented world’s best capability in Operations to deliver key business strategies for leading Branded and PLG grocery product lines. Lead and developed Operational processes to support new product development from marketing concept stage to on shelf implementation. Managed the relationship with key stakeholders in all areas of the business from Director Level to the plant floor Enabled the execution of strategic operational goals for the Baking Divisions multiple manufacturing sites with the application of innovation and worlds best practices, systems and technology.Delivered key business strategies through continous improvement and value engineering.

Procured, Negotiated Contracts and Managed Co-Packers for the PepsiCo family of global food brands. Helped launch 16 products in four new categories such as Quaker Oat brand oatmeals, biscuits and bars and Red Rock Deli brand dips and lavash cracker lines

Developed and deployed a strategy for Operational Excellence at the world-class blender and packager of food solutions to key players in the Australasian Food Industry such as Kelloggs, Sanitarium, Coles and Woolworths.

Food ingredient design, manufacturing and supply to SE Asia and Oceania. Subsidiary of BK Giulini GmbH of Germany. Achived record EBIT by growing profitable sales to the baking, meat and dairy industires in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Phillipines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Sourcing raw materials direct from Europe, USA, China and IndiaFull Strategic and P&L responsibility for the whole business.

Premier Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods manufacturing for supply to Australia and Japan. A subsidiary of Nippon Ham of Japan. Full Strategic and P&L responsibility for the business of $85M pa turnover with 350 employees.

Leading frozen and fresh continental bakery products for retail, food service, quick service restaurant and in-store bakery solutions.Full Strategic and P&L resposibility for $32M pa turnover and 120 employees. Achieved record sales and profit through innovation, improved sales and value chain and automation application.

Contract Manufacturing - FMCG Aerosol Manufacturing • Plant Management in a fast paced third party FMCG aerosol products facility, with $50 Million Canadian in yearly Sales.• Operating in a Self-Directed Work Team environment with 150 employees. • Reporting to the General Manger and as a member of the Executive Team, managed a yearly budget of $4 Million,• Developed and implemented strategies and systems to ensure outstanding quality, maintenance and safety for employees, the community and the environment; while boosting productivity by 32% and bottom line results by 5%.

Area Manufacturing Manager – Lever Pond's Division April 1996 to February 1998Full responsibility for the business unit manufacturing Dove Moisturising Bars for Canadian and Export markets. Reorganised the department to empower the workforce and increase productivity in packaging by 33%; Improved manufacturing by 15%, and have set new records; Improved packing line output by 20% ; Drove cost effectiveness savings to the tune of $500K; Worked effectively with Teamsters Union to effect change.Quality Assurance Manager - T.J. Lipton Division June 1992 to May 1996Managed quality services for dry soups, pasta, freeze dried meats, snacks, crystal drinks, bouillon, gelatine and fried Mexican products manufactured under the Lipton labels for retail and food service marketsInitiated, organised and achieved the first ISO 9000 registration for a Food Manufacturing facility in North America. Reduced lab and sanitation costs by 26% and improved service. Improved Unilever (Global) Quality Audit results to the highest ratings awarded. Improved Environmental performance by reducing the BOD levels in wastewater fourfold. Delivered results on major Capital Project on time and on budget – received award from Unilever Canada president

Multi Plant - Food Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Consumer Response, Microbiology, Sanitation and Pest ControlProvided Quality Leadership to seven manufacturing locations across Canada involved in fresh bakery products, frozen pastry dough and fresh pasta products and sauces. Delivering to high customer expectations to key clients such as McDonalds and key retailers and food service ________________________________________________________________________

An experienced senior manager, with expertise is in the manufacturing supply chain,* Experienced in single site and multi-site operations,* Experienced in a broad range of technologies from manual assembly through to high speed, high volume, automated manufacturing and continuous processing, * Operated under a range of regulatory and industrial environments,* Lean/ continuous improvement/ world class manufacturing management consulting experience,* Formal qualifications at both Bachelors and Masters level in engineering and Masters level in business administration,* Additional qualifications in production/ inventory management, supply chain management and training.Specialties: * Leadership* People development* Operational excellence throughout the whole supply chain* Process management* Culture change* Lean manufacturing - especially TPM* Training