Simon Preston Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Smithfield, Nsw, Australia

Australian Operations Manager, ACO Polycrete (April 2012 - current)National responsibility for Operations Strategy reporting directly to Managing Director of company. Management of 5 separate production divisions along with National Logistics (including purchasing) and the Quality Management System. DIFOT responsibility for warehouse supply and transport supply chain. Manage a total site team of 65 people across safety, HR, production, maintenance, quality, transportation and project disciplines in a rapidly growing environment. Accountable for achievement of plant KPI targets and introducing best practise systems and technology to grow the OEE and reduce spoilage across the plant. Drive change management across the site to bring much needed improvement to manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities• Manage safety system and culture to a zero harm target (1 year LTI free as of start of April 2014 Last record only 3 months). • P&L and balance sheet responsibility for the site, reporting directly to MD • Developing Operations Strategy across the 5 production divisions to increase OEE and reduce spoilage. Products include, Polymer Concrete channels, Plastics rotationally moulded pits, Ductile Iron cover assembly, Stainless Steel trough and grate drainage systems, Mild steel cover and grate manufacture. • Sit on Senior Management Team for Australian company (Quarterly review meetings)• Implement and maintain 'lean manufacturing' best practices • Introduce and manage training programs for all operations staff, including lean manufacturing, 5S and TQM principles • Manage capital investment opportunities, justifications and implementations• Manage industrial relations with site staff in conjunction with HR policies and company vision• Work with other ACO sites across the globe to share best practise and technologies

Devizes

Plant Manager, Ball Aerocan UK (Sept 2010 – April 2012)P&L responsibility for UK business. Management of customer relations and commercial strategy. DIFOT responsibility for warehouse supply and transport supply chain. Manage a total site team of 120 people across safety, HR, production, maintenance, quality, sales, transportation and project disciplines in a 24hr/7day operation. Accountable for achievement of plant KPI targets and introducing best practise systems and technology to grow the OEE and reduce spoilage across the plant. Drive change management across the site to capitalise on a strong market position in the post GFC European market.Key Responsibilities• Manage safety system and culture to a zero harm target (5 years LTI free when I left and still going without LTI)• P&L and balance sheet responsibility for the site, reporting directly to Board • Commercial responsibility of sales across European customer base• Maintain strategic relationships with key customers such as Unilever, Coty and Church and Dwight • Lead Senior Management Team of factory • Implement and maintain 'lean manufacturing' best practices • Implementation of TPM systems • Manage capital investment opportunities, justifications and implementations• Manage industrial relations with site staff in conjunction with HR• Liaise regularly with European counterparts regarding production and customer fulfilment for global brands such as Nivea, Lynx, CK1, Intimately Beckham and many others Key Achievements• Led factory to zero LTI for the 18 months that I was in the role. • Achieved Profit result for UK business, 35% higher than budget • Increased OEE from 51% to 69% during the 18 months that I was in the role. • Led plant to record production rates in first month and followed on to break all production and spoilage records continuously for the first 12 months• Achieved record month in plant sales and revenue for July 2011•

Smithfield Bev Can

Manufacturing Manager – Visy Beverage Can (Oct 2007- Sept 2010)EBITDA responsibility for sites manufacturing process and DIFOT warehouse supply. Manage a team of 55 people across production, maintenance, safety and project disciplines in a 24hr/7day 'lean manufacturing' operation. Responsible for achievement of target KPI’s, including safety, production rates and spoilage. Manage preventative maintenance planning for both routine maintenance and bi-annual shutdowns. Provide leadership to drive a continuous improvement environment combining attributes from best practices such as TPM and lean manufacturing. Key Responsibilities• Implement and maintain 'lean manufacturing' best practices. • Implementation of TPM systems • Implementation of 5S systems and practices• Responsible for managing a 24hr/7day a week manufacturing plant • Maintaining overall site OEE of 87% • Managing the execution of maintenance systems on the site including preventative programs and shutdowns • Driving the execution of capital projects and design of new projects • Managing industrial relations and the successful negotiation of site EBA • Responsible for production scheduling and planning inline with sales forecasts • Maintaining ISO quality accreditations and systems• Focusing on continuous improvement of cost reduction and manufacturing efficiencies • Safety champion for the site • Safety strategy and return to work co-ordination and management Key Achievements• Achieved highest ever full year daily production average of 2.18 million cans for the plant in my first year as Manufacturing Manager • Achieved an average stretch target of 2.2 million cans per day • Successfully negotiated site EBA, achieving all of senior managements objectives, without Union involvement (at request of union representatives on site because they believed they were making more progress without the organisers on site) •

Cecil Park Nsw

Production Manager - CSR PGH Bricks, Cecil Park, NSW (2002 – 2007) Managed team of 25 direct reports across multiple divisions including capital improvement projects, sales and operations planning, commercial strategy in the marketplace, delivery and handling of raw materials, green make production and kiln firing. Responsible for 24hr/7day operation with high demands on time and attention to detail. Managed sales and operations forecasts with a financial focus on working capital. Key Responsibilities• Responsible for 24 hour kiln operation and production (3 kilns yielding 300k units per day)• Manage raw material delivery, handling and crushing plants• Project manage capital project work ranging from $100k to full burner upgrades worth $800k whilst maintaining production• Implement and manage HR strategy to maximise output from team• DIFOT to set targets• Formalise short and long term strategies for the business • Raise awareness of health and safety issues and manage the safety plan • Manage operation to TQM principals• Plan and schedule production• Organising maintenance programs • Return to work coordinator • Liaise with relevant Sales Teams and other internal departments and customersKey Achievements• Introduced quality measures and process controls • Increased throughputs of kilns by 40% without capital investment using process optimisation. • Successfully negotiated with Masterton Homes to maintain single supply contract for CSR PGH • Managed 30% reduction in staff due to industry slump while maintaining higher volumes rates than prior to the staff reduction. • Reduced injury frequency rate in the department to below company targets • Re-designed raw materials storage resulting in $200k pa reduction in operating costs • Designed and installed rapid cool system on kiln to achieve idealistic firing curve and increase brick strength by 20%•

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

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Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Rock Climbing, Skiing, Canyoning, Soccer, Windsurfing

A Levels, Physics, Chemistry, Math, A Level

Activities and Societies: Saling Club, CCF Skiing, White water kayaking, Rock climbing, reals club

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