An as executive specializing in operations management, with experience gained in the chemical, manufacturing and consumer goods industries, my expertise includes company restructuring, general management, negotiation, change management, continuous improvement, operations, logistics and customer service. I am absolutely focused on continuous improvement and implementing business systems that improve the customer experience as well as minimize waste. Throughout my years in operations and manufacturing, I have become committed to reducing waste and better utilizing resources as demonstrated by the unique system developed at Bessemer where old cookware was recycled to make new cookware.I have been involved on both sides of the acquisition and divestment table as well as the downstream business reorganizations resulting from business ownership changes. My change management experience includes implementing occupational health and safety systems, a quality assurance system to ISO 9001 and an MRP system. I addition I have managed capital equipment, office refurbishment as well as factory and warehouse relocation projects. Other experience includes training and implementation of a continuous improvement system, implementing lean principles and value stream mapping (VSM).My personal approach as a manager includes being highly focused on providing support and leadership to company personnel with a view to continuing to develop staff .During the COVID pandemic of 2020-2021, the Maui Jim Australian DC has continued to operate and provide exceptional service to it customers.
Maui Jim Australia
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Operations DirectorMaui Jim Australia Jan 2020 - PresentFrenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia
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Project ManagerMackies Asia Pacific Pty Ltd Mar 2018 - Jan 2020AustraliaOperations and supply chain management. Reduced costs during a significant downturn in cashflow. Worked with suppliers to maintain continuity of manufacturing operations. Covered for senior positions not replaced such as purchasing and operations managers. -
Senior Manager, OperationsArbonne Australia Jun 2014 - Mar 2018Eastern Creek NswSenior liaison role with internal and external (3PL) supply chain providers for the Arbonne Australia and New Zealand operation. Responsible for inventory management and enhancing the consultant experience through superior fulfillment processes. Worked with Australian 3PL in 2015 to establish an operation in Perth to reduce lead time for WA consultant shipments from 6 days to 1-2 days.Recently coordinated the successful launch of Arbonne into New Zealand in June 2016 through an Auckland based… Show more Senior liaison role with internal and external (3PL) supply chain providers for the Arbonne Australia and New Zealand operation. Responsible for inventory management and enhancing the consultant experience through superior fulfillment processes. Worked with Australian 3PL in 2015 to establish an operation in Perth to reduce lead time for WA consultant shipments from 6 days to 1-2 days.Recently coordinated the successful launch of Arbonne into New Zealand in June 2016 through an Auckland based 3PL. Show less -
General ManagerBessemer Sales Jul 2005 - Sep 2013SydneyGeneral management role covering purchasing, logistics, manufacturing and finance functions.Acheivements include:Introduction and refinement of regular warehouse sales in Sydney and Melbourne. Between 2005-2012, thirty five sales undertaken yielding total sales of $10M. Reorganisation of the logistics function with the implemenatation of a stock control system together with the relocation of the Melbourne, Perth and Sydney warehouses, which resulted in improved customer service and… Show more General management role covering purchasing, logistics, manufacturing and finance functions.Acheivements include:Introduction and refinement of regular warehouse sales in Sydney and Melbourne. Between 2005-2012, thirty five sales undertaken yielding total sales of $10M. Reorganisation of the logistics function with the implemenatation of a stock control system together with the relocation of the Melbourne, Perth and Sydney warehouses, which resulted in improved customer service and reduced inventory. Sydney relocation included $700k office refurbishment project. Sale of company owned sites released capital for other uses.Engagement of Enterprise Connect to conduct business review and benchmarking. Result was upgrading of website to enable internet sales. Show less
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Operations ManagerBessemer Pty Ltd Jun 1998 - Jun 2005Started as autonomous multi site manufacturing management employing approximately ninety people over multiple shifts.Major undertakings included:Modernisation of the Bessemer Rydalmere factory involving provision of new equipment and revised processes.Implementation of OH&S systems and proceduresClosure of Melbourne plant and absorption of ex Melbourne production into Rydalmere plant.In conjunction with sales, introduced trade in of cookware enabling complete recycling… Show more Started as autonomous multi site manufacturing management employing approximately ninety people over multiple shifts.Major undertakings included:Modernisation of the Bessemer Rydalmere factory involving provision of new equipment and revised processes.Implementation of OH&S systems and proceduresClosure of Melbourne plant and absorption of ex Melbourne production into Rydalmere plant.In conjunction with sales, introduced trade in of cookware enabling complete recycling of old cookware and reduced annual ingot purchases by 20%.Successful use of R&D projects to enable improved casting methodologies. Renovation of Rydalmere building including amenities and removalof all asbestos roofing.Remediation of rear yard involving removal of hydrocarban contamination.Engagement of Enterprise Connect to undertake business review and benchmarking which resulted in training being conducted for continuous improvement, lean principles and value stream mapping. Show less
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Operations ManagerDavco Australia Limited (Formerly Laporte Construction Chemicals Ltd) Apr 1992 - Oct 1997Multi site responsibility involving the manufacture of building products such as tile adhesives, grouts, and bituminious waterproofing compounds. 1996/97 turnover of approx $48 M with 130 employees across five sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.Major Acheivements include:Managed $700K office refurbishment project which enabled administrative relocation resulting in $220K per annum savings in leasing costs.Successfully integrated two acquisitions into Sydney Wetherill Park site… Show more Multi site responsibility involving the manufacture of building products such as tile adhesives, grouts, and bituminious waterproofing compounds. 1996/97 turnover of approx $48 M with 130 employees across five sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.Major Acheivements include:Managed $700K office refurbishment project which enabled administrative relocation resulting in $220K per annum savings in leasing costs.Successfully integrated two acquisitions into Sydney Wetherill Park site during critical supply situation, resulting in major customers being retained.Introduced KPI's for measuring manufacturing performance.Introduced statistical analysis for production outputsShort term management of ISO 9001 system which enabled retention of accreditation.Integral part of business restructure during 1996-97 which culminated in sale of the business. Show less
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Production ManagerLaporte Colour Services Nov 1991 - Apr 1992Transferred from Melbourne to manage twenty production personnel over two shifts who produced four ranges of colourants for the paint and textile industries.Major achievement was the elimination of $400K of out of stocks in six months prior to a promotion.
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Victorian ManagerNeuchatel Contracting Company Oct 1988 - Nov 1991Managed teram of twenty people in the manufacture of vermiculite and associated products for use in horticultural and firespray applications. In addition bitumininous waterproofing was manufactured and installed on various sites.
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Group Technical ManagerNeuchatel Contracting Company Mar 1987 - Oct 1988Technical support for Monokote firespray manufactured under licence to W. R. Grace (USA).Major achievement was the development of a technical manual for the product. This resulted in a number of projects being won as the product acceptance became straightforward.
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Career Development EngineerGas & Fuel Corporation Of Victoria Mar 1982 - Mar 1987Career Development Engineer.Spent three years in system planning undertaking computer modelling for 29 Melbourne gas reticulation systems covering over 400,000 customers. Last two years spent at various district centres as an assistant engineer.
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Les Mclean Education Details
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University Of Western SydneyMaster Of Business Administration (Mba) -
The American Production Control And Inventory SocietyCpim
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Caulfield Institute Of TechnologyCivil Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Les Mclean
What company does Les Mclean work for?
Les Mclean works for Maui Jim Australia
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Les Mclean's current role is Operations Director at Maui Jim Australia.
What schools did Les Mclean attend?
Les Mclean attended University Of Western Sydney, The American Production Control And Inventory Society, Caulfield Institute Of Technology.
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Les Mclean has interest in Aussie Rules, Boating, Skiing, Motor Racing, Collecting.
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Les Mclean has skills like Restructuring, Purchasing, General Management, Human Resources, Sales, Business Restructuring, Logistics, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sales Management.
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