Catapult Pty Ltd (Catapult Solutions) was established in 2007 with a basic philosophy "To catapult operational performance to a higher level through the empowerment of people." A methodology focused on EQ rather than IQ.Catapult is geared to drive Improvement Projects or fill Change Management roles to create and drive effective change using this principle.Examples of small projects expanding into change management fixed-termed roles include the following:• General Manager… Show more Catapult Pty Ltd (Catapult Solutions) was established in 2007 with a basic philosophy "To catapult operational performance to a higher level through the empowerment of people." A methodology focused on EQ rather than IQ.Catapult is geared to drive Improvement Projects or fill Change Management roles to create and drive effective change using this principle.Examples of small projects expanding into change management fixed-termed roles include the following:• General Manager Operations - Chilled Foods•. Reliability Engineering Manager - Dairy • General Manager Manufacturing - Baking • Supply Chain Director - Beverages• Manufacturing/Change Mgr - Beverages• Manufacturing General Manager - PrintingRefer to Recommendation and Project sections. Show less

A key contributor to significantly improving the overall business growth and profitability. Managed cross-sectional teams effectively with key performance indicators all trending favourably. Championed the significant improvement in Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices & Food Safety in a High Care environment.Introduced Lean practices to all levels of operations.Supported Business Development and IT focus.Championed the improvement of culture & behaviour, HR systems & IR… Show more A key contributor to significantly improving the overall business growth and profitability. Managed cross-sectional teams effectively with key performance indicators all trending favourably. Championed the significant improvement in Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices & Food Safety in a High Care environment.Introduced Lean practices to all levels of operations.Supported Business Development and IT focus.Championed the improvement of culture & behaviour, HR systems & IR requirements.Implemented effective change in Planning & Scheduling processes: achieved world-class DIFOT and significantly improved Production Service Levels. Show less

• Rigorously changed the organisational design to create and drive change effectively.• Introduced Continuous Improvement philosophy and new technology to improve performance • Introduced better planning to total site, based on MRP2. • Changed Echuca & Kelso plants & distribution centres into ‘world-class’ facilities.• Managed major capital projects to improve profitability and global competitiveness.

Human Resource Manager• Developed HR systems to assist operational managers and employee performance.• Successful completed the biggest recruitment campaign since the start of Mars Australia.Operations Manager • Created a more sustainable Continuous Improvement Program called Ownership.• Developed a dynamic production team to support move to continuous roster.• Improved communications and reporting at all levels of manufacturing.Reliability… Show more Human Resource Manager• Developed HR systems to assist operational managers and employee performance.• Successful completed the biggest recruitment campaign since the start of Mars Australia.Operations Manager • Created a more sustainable Continuous Improvement Program called Ownership.• Developed a dynamic production team to support move to continuous roster.• Improved communications and reporting at all levels of manufacturing.Reliability Manager• Finalised move to autonomous work groups with the maintenance department.• Implemented predictive maintenance and a simplified preventative maintenance program. Show less