With 20+ years driving performance & productivity outcomes in operations I’ve honed my ability to drive change & solve complex business & operational problems both nationally & internationally. I provide an emphasis on each of continuous improvement, quality, customer & safety which enables me to lead & drive sustainable future, focused change on key strategic initiatives.With a reputation for creating, leading, inspiring & managing high performance teams, I am able to bring in diverse projects on time & on budget, meeting & aligning KPIs with strategic objectives. I’m motivated by continuous improvement, driving efficiency, delivering change & ensuring the organisation I represent remains sustainable and relevant. EXPERTISE• Financial management• Emotionally intelligent leadership• Strategic analysis & foresight• Cost reduction strategies• Compliance & regulatory frameworks• Continuous improvement • Stakeholder relationship management • Operational excellence• Project management• Safety operating systems• Change management & cultural change• Lean processes, 5S, Kaizen & Six Sigma HIGHLIGHTS• Led efficiency program in business management across Asia Pacific Region (AU, CH & IN) to ensure better financial management, tracking & more accurate reporting to deliver key performance objectives ($480MIL). Resulted in 25% resource growth & 15% imp. on budget delivery. • Led Chicago Stamping Plant in completion of largest launch within single Ford stamping facility of new generation North American Taurus with $30MIL launch budget, delivered on time & at required quality standards, in a highly sensitive & reactive environment.