- Direct manager of the mechanical maintenance department which consists of a team of 8 Fitters and Tradesman- Organising and prioritizing breakdowns- Organising and prioritizing the preventative maintenance schedule- Ensuring all Preventative Maintenance data is correct and up to date while meeting the good documentation practices required in the pharmaceutical industries- Identifying and ensuring critical spare parts are available for the maintenance team as required- Liaising with production and product stream engineers to ensure the team are aware of production priorities- Plan, organize and run the annual shutdown for the engineering team- Work through breakdowns and determine the best course of action for repair along with root cause analysis to ensure no repeat failures- Work with production to determine a business risk vs. cost of maintenance profile for equipment and critical equipment- Arrange contractors as necessary to perform maintenance works and diagnose issues - Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Therapeutic Goods Australia and Customer audits for the HVAC, Clean Room, RO water Utilities - Coordinate PM priority and maintenance windows across the site.- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all site Utilities including: Site Water, RO water, Cooling towers, HVAC systems Steam Chillers, Compressed air and Clean rooms to ISO class 8 standards- Working to an annual budget- Working with the capital team on new product introduction to ensure that maintenance is considered and built into the project from the beginning- Remaining responsible for the site utilities and CMMS system

- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all site Utilities including: Site Water, RO water, Cooling towers, HVAC systems, Steam, Chillers, Compressed air and Clean rooms to ISO class 8 standards- Responsible for the site tank farm zoned as a class I and II hazardous area, including the issuing of hot work permits.- Responsible product stream engineer for two extraction plants, being the primary engineer to ensure that production is able to meet its production targets. This also includes plant alterations, plant improvements, root cause analysis and coordinating shutdown works in those plants- Ensuing that all utilities meet site and regulatory standards- Ensuing utilities and product stream meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines - Keeping SOPs up to date according to changes and in hardware and manufacturing processes- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Therapeutic Goods Australia and Customer audits for the HVAC, Clean Room, RO water Utilities

- Stock take variances reduced from $250K down to $30K in 12 months, by implementing tighter warehouse and inventory controls. Such as separating raw materials and WIP warehouses in Pronto. This made it easier to find and address variances throughout the year. Implemented requisitions for raw materials.- Reduced overall Inventory holding from $2.5M to $1.4M via stock and purchasing control. Proving a tool to purchasing to allow for more accurate forecasting of materials allowed for holding less safety stock. The aim is to reach $800k by implementing an MRP system. Increasing overall capital flow.- Monthly inventory reporting and forecasting including obsolescence estimates, to the board of directors.- Won back to back General Motors Global Supplier Quality Award in 2016 for a perfect score in quality, delivery and new product release.

- Primary contact for any post ordering queries for all customers, including Toyota, Ford, Holden and Carbon Revolution.- Direct Manager for a team of six Engineers and quality Inspectors. Included performing development reviews for each member.- Maintained the Quality Management System for ISO/TS 16949:2009 - Maintained the Environmental Management System for ISO 14001:2009- Hosted all external audits and maintained ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001, and ISO14001- Reduced the number of customer complaints by 85%, achieving zero customer complaints for Toyota from Dec 2014 to date, and Zero complaints from Holden from Dec 2014 to date.- Won the General Motors Global Supplier Quality Award in 2015 for a perfect score in quality, delivery and new product release. First time this had been achieved in MHG’s history- Being part of the team that was responsible for the runout of Ford. This involved managing inventory and reducing obsolescence, to ensure that Ford was able to get their required product, while MHG bore minimum risk to stock holdings.- Implemented new product inspection process and tracking system for a large new customer. This process lead to a fully traceable product through the quality area. Allowing data driven decisions to be made on improvements and cost savings.- Proficient in the use of quality tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, 5 why to drive improvements through the business; leading a cross functional team to determine root causes.- Use data driven decision making to make important decision and handle difficult customer situations.- Project lead for several continuous improvement and Poke-yoke projects.- Support and encourage other departments of the business by helping when short staffed, or implementing continuous improvement activities to make tasks faster and easier.- Generate monthly Reports for board of directors.

Key Results:• Technical liaison between customer and product development team• Work with customers and their engine requirements to best determine a cooling package that meets their needs • Technical support at cooling trials conducted at engine manufacturers dynamometer facilities• Project Manager for all On Highway customers within the business equating up to $20 Million a year.• Update Sales forecast • Check bill of materials and provide cost comparisons to ensure that correct costs are captured when pricing• Provide and maintain pricing for major OE Customers• Maintain the delivery of existing products to the customer through manufacturing; and ensure they are manufactured to the quality standards and delivered on time.• Ensure newly developed products are planned and managed through the company via key milestones and arrive at the customer in full, on time and to budget. While keeping all stake holders (internal and external) informed on progress. Projects ranging from $200k to $1 million.• Facilitate and support root cause analysis of warranty products; visiting customers in the field to gain a better understanding of the application of the product. Also providing a cost break down and forecast of failures.• Facilitate and support the generation of a PPAP’s and PFMEA to provide customers.• Manage a major product replacement project of a top tier company valuing $1 million; while keeping all key stake holders up to date on progress.• Manage the continuous improvement program of a major OE customer.• Communicate with customers and ensure that all their needs and targets are being met. • Implement and maintain processes to ensure process gaps are reduced.

Quality/Product Engineer within Electrical and Body group• Electrical group leader as a Quality/Product Engineer.• Planned and managed projects such as the development and management of the port install option accessories for all export new model Camry’s and Aurion’s, the expedite of field fix kits from Superwinch USA to solve a winch warranty issue, rear spoiler re-tooling, and floor mat clip changeover. Using programs such as MS Project and meetings to keep Senior Managers up to date with developments and timing• Using PPAP to approve and ensure service parts and accessories meet Toyota Quality Standards through test standards and liaising with the design department• Developed strong working relationships with Toyota suppliers and other Toyota departments; to ensure quality standards, Determine Service Units (SUD), packaging, rust proofing, and negotiating share ratios for warranty purposes. • Visiting suppliers to ensure service parts and accessories are on track with the timing plan and to help develop recovery plans should schedules not be met such as new model Camry rear spoiler• Investigate, Analyze and resolve quality and technical enquiries/issues, by raising Quality Problem Reviews (QPR), Complete and approve Process Change Requests (PCR) to guarantee Toyota standards are maintained throughout the life of service and accessory parts.• Investigated and implemented Value adding/Cost saving and Kaizen activities to bring about continuous improvement and cost reduction• Developed a greater understanding of the Toyota production system• Create Quotation Part Inspection Standards (QPIS) from product briefs to issue to suppliers to ensure that both Development and Qualities’ standards are met• Developing basic knowledge of ADR’s.• Investigated and responded to enquiries from customers and other departments (such as TSO) to resolve technical issues and resolve technical problems on the field via the FTR process.

Successfully worked as a member of the technical team, responsible for flow sheet design, instrumentation and PLC design. Worked with software packages such as; AutoCad and Pro-Engineering, for the design of equipment. Commissioned new equipment for clients. This involved initial factory commissioning and overseas commissioning for mechanical installations, metallurgical issues, instrumentation and PLC installation. Involved with new research and design projects. Part of the team responsible for the selection of new equipment for new projects.

Served customers and assisted them make informed decisions on products. Kept managers informed of new technology/requests from customers so store could keep up to date. Involved in training new staff. Solve problems with unsatisfied customers without the aid of a manager and relied when to escalate an issue. AchievementsSuccessfully worked as part of a large sales team or independently as required to achieve goals and meet targets.

Responsible for material recommendations. Conducted life cycle analysis on new design. Assisted with all aspects of vehicle design AchievementsWorked as part of an Engineering team with the Model-T Project.Completed both my university and Model-T Project requirements to a high standard. Our team won the Ford Model-T Challenge.; studied a double degree in Mechanical Engineering and Commerce.

Model T Ford Project was an Australian wide project to design a low cost, environmentally friendly vehicle.