Stuart Steele Email & Phone Number

• Eziroll, Gliderol and the BDA group were all privately owned, until 2021 when the entire group was publicly purchased by dormakaba group. Eziroll is a manufacturer of industrial and commercial doors, Gliderol Garage.
• Lead a dedicated team of engineers and maintenance personnel
• oversaw the management of the strategic acquisition of Gliderol Garage doors
• Introduced Australia first automated sectional door processing line with auto stile insertion.
• Designed, tested and patented Gliderols new wind related doors to meet Australain standards

• Expand manufacturing capabilities as well as product and manufacturing analysis
• Provide technical advice and solutions in all product related aspects of the business including writing of installation manuals and technical brochures
• Amalgamate new manufacturing business acquisitions into the Best Doors group and assist in business development
• Expand product range through product development as well as procurement (local & international)
• Commission new machinery as well as managing tool room and factory maintenance
• testing products to meet Australian standards, including manufacturing of a test facility to conduct testingThis role is a challenging role that continues to offer job satisfaction as well as utilizing the knowledge.

Thailand

• F&P is a publicly listed international manufacturer of white goods. The Cleveland site produced in excess of 150,000 refrigerator products per annum for global distribution, with 350 staff, and total revenue of over 1.
• Designed new factory layout minimizing waste as well as relocation planning to minimize loss of production
• Managed staff engineering/maintenance/operators (expats and local)
• Set up training aids and safety manuals to assist in training Thai speaking operators
• Co-ordinate local suppliers to set up new plant
• Provide engineering management & knowledge with new relocation

• Managed/designed $1M+ project for new production line with the new introduction of ice & water products into the Cleveland site while also increasing production of most complex model by 25%.Designing and manufacturing.
• Delivered cost savings through reducing steel gauge of cabinet panels
• Solved rework problems allowing a faster more streamline system
• Reduced labour costs and improved safety with ergonomic workstations
• Tooling modifications to suit new products
• Product development on new components

• 2IC to Area Manager (70 staff)
• Process/Quality/Inventory Control
• Assisted in implementing/training Deming’s JIT methodology
• Developed and introduced training matrix for team
• Improved quality through factory audits
• Increased knowledge throughout factory by formalizing training for trainers

Restricted Electrical Licnece

Advanced Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

Certificate Iii In Computer Aided Design

Trade Certificate - Mechanical Fitter & Turner

Trade certificate achieved in conjunction with maintaining my role and business priorities.

Education record