Removing Rust, Preventative Maintenance, Restoring Tanks and Pipework, fixing leaks and anything else that needs doing

Implementing CIN7 and MRPeasy to the business. Transitioned all business systems from Microsoft Dynamics with no impact to customers during a Global Pandemic and Economic Shutdown in Melbourne. Led the business through Covid 19 and ensuring the Safety of Employees and compliance to the directions of the Chief Health OfficerDismantled, transported and rebuilt a Hot Blending Plant and designed the Operational flow of the Production Plant and Warehouse facilities. Relocated all plant from 1 operational site to a new site with no impact on CustomersDesigned and implemented a Label Storage and replenishment program which cleared a large bottleneck in the Operations processesDesigned and Implemented Barcode scanning of products for Production, Warehousing and Logistics and usability across MRP and CIN7 systemsEngaged, Coached and Mentored Staff in Manufacturing processes and the interdependencies to achieve Operational Excellence.

Travelled extensively through South America and took a month to learn Spanish, hiked the Andes and established relationships with people of all ages from across the world. Learnt about local cultures and political opinions that were often different to those I had learned.Hiked 900 km across Spain carrying all my possessions and living the simple life.Spent 3 months in the old Cold War countries of Eastern Europe and experienced the emergence of those people and their economies after years of Socialist and Communist leadership.

ExperienceOperations Manager Southern Cross LubesJan 2016 – Present (2 year, 9 months)Altona MelbourneSouthern Cross Lubes is an authorised Mobil distributor of bulk and packaged lubricants for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, with an annual turnover of $30M.As Operations Manager, I was responsible for the storage, distribution and warehousing operations of bulk and packaged lubricants across VIC, NSW and Tas.Other responsibilities include:- Leadership, management and development of seven warehouse staff and four customer service staff- Delivering exceptional levels of customer service at all times by managing and following up all supply issues as they arise and implementing improved service through data integration with transport, National Product Catalog and freight optimisation.- Ensuring continuous supply chain optimisation- Overseeing distribution of all products and managing relationships and agreements with third party providers- Validating monthly sales forecasts and executing an appropriate stocking strategy for SCL to ensure KPIs are achieved – DIFOT, ROACE, Stockturns- Ensuring all imported products to be sold in Australia meet all legislative requirements, e.g. labelling, registration, etc.- Ensuring SCL and its suppliers are compliant with Mobil’s Distributor Quality Manual (or successor), DPIM and SCL’s own Policies and Procedures at all times- Ensuring all health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times on company controlled facilities and by third party providers- Delivering a Multi National Car Company's branding of Lubricants in smart packaging to service its National Dealer Network. Including an electronic Sales Order to Invoice delivery of data to the Customer's ERP system.

In charge of managing third-party logistics for warehouses across Victoria and Western Australia. Successfully transitioned the business from their existing SAP Warehouse Management System to the 3PL Red Prairie product, reducing costs by more than $1M p.a.Other responsibilities included: - Implementing barcode data labelling for all delivered products linked to hired carrier websites- Full track and trace of customers’ deliveries from cradle to the grave at no cost to the business- Proactively leading technology integration between Viva, carriers and 3PL providers- Implementing integrated regional third party warehouse solutions for packed and bulk products Achievements included:- Delivering an inventory accuracy of 99.94%- Delivering 99.9% effective information transfer via EDI to 3PL provider - Delivering testing for integration of warehouses with 3PL- Delivering integrated SSCC barcode labelling - Eliminating demurrage costs for wharf to warehouse- Ensuring 3PL implemented barcode scanning of products to improve both inventory and picking accuracy

Responsibilities included:- Upgrading Legacy SAP P50 Warehouse Management System to remove customisation and align with standard SAP functionality- Preparing GSAP RF enabled WMS for go live in Australian warehouses- Project managing the hardware installation of RF capability at Queensland and Victorian warehouses- Partnering with IBM offshore resourcesAchievements included:- Delivering inventory accuracy of 99.4% (up from 82%)- Transitioning warehouses from random placement to fixed bin storage- Removing 1,500 man hours of forklift movements - Transitioning WA warehouse to third party operation- Delivering Change Management and DILO (Day in the Life of) business processes for transition to Downstream 1 compliance

Responsibilities included:- Leading a team of warehouse operators and managing a major hazard facility storing lubricants and fuel products to AS1940- Managing a 10,000 pallet warehouse and dangerous goods store- Managing a 14-tank lube oil tank farm with plant control system- Managing maintenance of the facility and compliance to Worksafe, MHF and Environmental regulationsAchievements included:- Achieving Goal Zero for period 2008–2012- Leading Permit to Work, job hazard analysis, barrier thinking and step-up challenges- Chairing LSC National Safety Committee 2008–2011 - Delivering 2009 Award Employee EBA for 3 warehouses- Delivering HSE Global MS audits, WorkSafe audits, major hazard facility, self-insurance and SAI Global Quality Audit - Managing transport carriers and conducting monthly improvement meetings and quarterly reviews- Delivering $600K savings in SAP WM upgrade- Coordinated last-minute logistics for lubes and fuels used by Ferrari, Toro Rosso and Sauber Formula One Racing Team at the Australian Grand Prix.

Senior OperatorShellFeb 1995 – Jul 2008 (13 years, 7 months)Brisbane Area, AustraliaResponsibilities included:- Supervising 20 operators- Planning roster and resource allocations- Managing SAP WM- Conducting stock takes and cycle counts- Directing inventory management for production plant- Networking with Production and Planning teams for just-in-time delivery to customers- Supervising maintenance activities for warehouse operations - Documenting control procedures and work instructions- Managing KPIs – goods receipt, dispatch, timeslots- Championing safety