Reporting to the ARC National Operations Manager, managing internal and external stakeholders for a $40M project budget. Utilising previous business experience, responsible for the successful upgrade and replacement of legacy systems within the ARC business. Managing the design, build and launch of SAP systems to replace all business functions from quoting and sales through to operations, maintenance, supply chain, distribution and invoicing. Responsible for ensuring a successful 'Go Live'… Show more Reporting to the ARC National Operations Manager, managing internal and external stakeholders for a $40M project budget. Utilising previous business experience, responsible for the successful upgrade and replacement of legacy systems within the ARC business. Managing the design, build and launch of SAP systems to replace all business functions from quoting and sales through to operations, maintenance, supply chain, distribution and invoicing. Responsible for ensuring a successful 'Go Live' launch with no business interruption and exceed customer expectations.Achievements;- successfully managed program budget and resources to ensure program milestones are achieved within budget.- Improved communication and engagement between ARC business and Deloitte SAP implementation team to ensure business outcomes are achieved.- Ensured greater clarity on business and user requirements ahead of 'Go Live' launch, through working with a range of employees to understand the detail regarding operation of the current legacy systems and the new SAP (S4 / Hana) system. This has delivered clearly defined master data, system interface and user scenario requirements. Show less

Reporting to the National Operations Manager with 11 direct reports, 150 indirect reports and a budget of $180 Million. P&L responsibility for the ARC Vic contract bar, prefab and reinforcing mesh customer base in Vic, SA, Tas and WA. Includes accountability for the operations, demand & supply forecasting, maintenance, CAPEX, distribution and customer relationship management for a range of construction made-to-order and made-to stock products.Achievements;- Improved safety culture… Show more Reporting to the National Operations Manager with 11 direct reports, 150 indirect reports and a budget of $180 Million. P&L responsibility for the ARC Vic contract bar, prefab and reinforcing mesh customer base in Vic, SA, Tas and WA. Includes accountability for the operations, demand & supply forecasting, maintenance, CAPEX, distribution and customer relationship management for a range of construction made-to-order and made-to stock products.Achievements;- Improved safety culture resulting in 70% reduction in RIFR (Reportable Injury Frequency Rate), zero LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) and $400k/year saving in employee RTW costs (Return to Work).- Restructured ARC Vic organisation into post-sales organisational structure resulting in a number of new and restructured roles and responsibilities.- Increased production capacity by 20% to satisfy market demand.- Disseminated and implemented new FY19 budget with key performance 'Balanced Business Plan' accountabilities for all employees. Show less

Reporting to the ARC National General Manager with 9 direct reports, 200 indirect reports and budget of $200 Million. Full P&L responsibility for the Victorian businesses of ARC (The Australian Reinforcing Company) which included 8 metro and regional sites. Includes accountability for setting of strategy, budgets, sales, maintenance, CAPEX, manufacturing and distribution for multiple sites and construction products.Achievements;- Achieved 5x improvement in ARC Vic EBIT performance… Show more Reporting to the ARC National General Manager with 9 direct reports, 200 indirect reports and budget of $200 Million. Full P&L responsibility for the Victorian businesses of ARC (The Australian Reinforcing Company) which included 8 metro and regional sites. Includes accountability for setting of strategy, budgets, sales, maintenance, CAPEX, manufacturing and distribution for multiple sites and construction products.Achievements;- Achieved 5x improvement in ARC Vic EBIT performance in 12 months to over $1M.- Utilised lean, 6-sigma and Kaizen methodologies to achieve 10% increase in operational performance saving over $800k/year (conversion cost reduction)- Improved safety culture across the state resulting in 50% reduction in RIFR (Reportable Injury Frequency Rate) from 32.5 to 18 and zero LTIFR (Lost Time Frequency Rate).- Achieved accreditation from Work Cover for self-insurance resulting in annualised savings of over $5M. Required improvements in risk assessments, injury management, due-diligence documentation and employee safety culture.- Managed transportation and distribution activities across the state resulting in a 25% reduction in nett freight costs ($1.8M / year saving).- Managed sales team and customer base in specific market segments ranging from residential to large infrastructure. As a result, maintained market share during period of 20% increase in raw material costs.- Improved customer service offers with 50% reduction in lead times (4 hours) and improved DIFOT (Delivered in Full on Time) from 73% to 92%. Show less

Reporting to the State General Manager - Vic with 9 direct reports, 21 indirect reports and budget of $20 Million. National manager of the “ARC Fences” brand, product range and national accounts across Australia (Bunnings, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware). Full P&L responsibility for the southern region businesses including development and implementation of sales and growth initiatives nationally.Achievements;- Implemented regular business improvement YOY from loss making to 10%… Show more Reporting to the State General Manager - Vic with 9 direct reports, 21 indirect reports and budget of $20 Million. National manager of the “ARC Fences” brand, product range and national accounts across Australia (Bunnings, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware). Full P&L responsibility for the southern region businesses including development and implementation of sales and growth initiatives nationally.Achievements;- Implemented regular business improvement YOY from loss making to 10% Return on Sales within a 3-year period.- 40% reduction in cost of goods sold through implementation of import supply chain options.- Managed transport and distribution activities including 3PL providers, resulting in 30% reduction in freight costs.- Achieved 50% growth in sales through implementation of new products, sales and marketing initiatives including CRM, B2C and B2B market growth, on-line and social media advertising.- Project managed Vic site relocation to double capacity and achieve business plans. Show less

Reporting to the State General Manager – Southern Region with 9 direct reports, 104 indirect reports and budget of $30 Million. Responsible for the operations, maintenance, CAPEX and distribution activities for the ARC Vic contract bar and prefab steel reinforcing products.Achievements;- Improved safety culture across including 65% reduction in injury frequency rates, 3.5 years without a lost time injury, achieved Work-cover ‘self-insurance’ accreditation and $500k/year saving in… Show more Reporting to the State General Manager – Southern Region with 9 direct reports, 104 indirect reports and budget of $30 Million. Responsible for the operations, maintenance, CAPEX and distribution activities for the ARC Vic contract bar and prefab steel reinforcing products.Achievements;- Improved safety culture across including 65% reduction in injury frequency rates, 3.5 years without a lost time injury, achieved Work-cover ‘self-insurance’ accreditation and $500k/year saving in RTW (Return to Work) costs.- Developed a ‘continuous improvement’ mindset with implemented improvement actions saving $1.3M p.a.- Completed salary and hourly ‘restructure’ resulting in 25% reduction in headcount and operational cost savings of $1.5M pa.- Performed role of lead negotiator for Victorian 2011 EBA for production and maintenance union employees.- Successfully negotiated new 3PL transport contract with savings of over $1M p.a.- Upgraded and installed machinery to required Australian Standards (AS4024 – machine guarding). Show less

Following completion of Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (with Honours) joined Ford Motor Company on their Graduate Program. Over a loyal 12 year career, achieved a number of promotions through a range of manufacturing, quality, new model and engineering leadership roles. Completed roles in Melbourne, Geelong, Japan and America gaining extensive leadership experience across a range of cultures, EBA agreements, unions and organisational structures.