Mining, Minerals Processing and LNG • Development of Project Logistics Strategy and Supply Chain method statement for major LNG Project • Provided business advisory services to manufacturer of gas well bore casing • Facilitated the development of a standardised methodology to outage management across multiple sites • Developed the business case to in-source rotables refurbishment and re-establish internal workshops • Conducted analysis of the rotables refurbishment program across multiple sites and identified synergies available across all sites • Conducted an onsite logistics study to identify disconnects between materials and inventory supply, maintenance strategy and planning, operational requirements and overall site coordination • Project managed and provided input into a number of inventory review and cataloguing improvement projects • Facilitated the review of organisational wide contractor management systems, led development and implementation team for the establishment of the new contractor management systems and carried out post implementation audit and assessment. System is triple certified to ISO on Environmental, Safety and Quality standards. • Develop and document the project management procedural framework for project delivery • Facilitated strategic sourcing program for major refinery for all civil and facility management services • Conducted infield productivity studies of maintenance and projects based work crews and identified constraints in supporting business systems and logistics processes • Analysed and identified future resource requirements for primary distribution electrical maintenance group across large industrial site and identified innovative solutions to manage future work load more productively • Facilitated Risk assessment of industrial services and maintenance out-sourcing process • Researched and developed an approved technique to carryout online asbestos removal • Part of bid response team to provide maintenance and industrial services to major East Coast of Australia mining house • Contribute to and or led numerous business case developments of plant and facilities related projects • Managed the refurbishment of haul truck fleet • Studied shipping and train arrivals at major port to establish variation patterns in the process and identify improved operational and maintenance routines • Assisted with the implementation of new haul truck fleet and associated belly dumper trailers • Developed bid to respond to an industrial services tender process on behalf of specific client • Researched and developed a project management technique to carryout asbestos removal on boilers • Provided practical project management services on a number of high risk projects • Conceptualise, develop and design alternative access systems that can integrate with scaffolding systems • Facilitated restructuring of processing plant operations and maintenance units to achieve improved maintenance, training, role definition and resource requirements • Led review of raw materials handling systems (conveyors, hoppers, transfer points etc) to identify capacity constraints and opportunities for improvement
Infrastructure & Construction • Facilitated an organisational improvement program with senior management team of major constructor • Provided expert advice to master planning architects on the development of a new hospital • Implemented the adoption of supply chain philosophy into infrastructure delivery programs with major state based agency • Providing organisational development and business strategy advisory services to architectural firm • Provided supply chain content expertise in major state based agency “Customer of Choice” program • Providing organisational development and business strategy advisory services to electrical contracting firm • Providing organisational development and business strategy advisory services to major constructor and associated entities • Facilitated the implementation of Modern and Lean construction methods and techniques
Public Utilities & Agencies • Provided content expertise in recruitment of Director of Program Procurement • Designed expanded supply chain to handle increased program of works for major electricity distribution network, enabling stable and efficient platform for field crews delivery of the program • Carried out an efficiency review of supply chain for Emergency response agency • Conducted a review of warehousing and inventory management operations for Emergency response agency and provided guidance on change management strategy and plan • Provided content expertise with the restructure of the Program Procurement business unit • Conducted two separate reviews of 1) Freight Haulage and 2) Post and Courier logistics for Whole of Queensland Government (WoG)
Health • Facilitated the development of a 20 year supply chain strategy for major state health services provider • Conducted Risk assessment on distribution strategy for major interstate health services provider • Conducted pre-feasibility study on transport options for linen services to gain efficiency and effectiveness across the end to end process for major interstate health services provider • Led the implementation of new freight models for major state health services provider • Facilitated action plan development covering both manufacturing strategy and associated business process linkages for global developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced consumer and professional medical diagnostic products • Carried out manufacturing and production review for personalised pharmaceutical satchel distributor for aged care facilities
FMCG & Retail • Providing ongoing organisational development and business strategy advisory services to national fashion retailer across both retail and distribution operations, spanning from warehouse layout and efficiency review, IT systems audit, roles and responsibilities, management structure, and workplace health and safety systems • Worked with Price Waterhouse Coopers project team to respond to a third party logistics tender on behalf of major privately owned organisation to one of Australia’s largest retail chains • Worked extensively over a number of years with New Zealand’s largest retailer in the re-engineering of their perishable supply chains for fruit and vegetables. This led to the formation of a Joint Venture (JV) company, co-owned by one of Australia’s largest privately owned third party logistics providers. The JV has played a major role in industry wide reform and has resulted in significant efficiencies being achieved by all stakeholders in the supply chain
Manufacturing • Carried out LEAN cycle time reduction project on the manufacturing of major components for an alumina refinery • Led strategic review of supply department for marine pleasure craft manufacturer • Coached internal staff in implementation of LEAN in a aluminium windows, doors and shower screens manufacturer • Provided supply chain content expertise in “Blue Horizons” manufacturing strategy for marine pleasure craft manufacturer • Facilitated implementation of LEAN with major steel and aluminium fabricator • Project managed the research and development phase of new hydro bath system • Facilitated implementation of LEAN with sand blasting, powder coating and painting industrial services company • Conducted full business review and developed a growth plan for promotional and marketing material manufacturer • Developed new manufacturing strategy for veterinary pharmaceutical and over the counter products producer utilising MRP systems • Recruited new production manager for veterinary pharmaceutical and over the counter products producer
Agribusiness • Led development of improved supply chain practices from post harvest, through physical distribution and storage to retail points of consumption, including food safety certification in Australia and New Zealand
Physical Distribution • Providing organisational development and business strategy advisory services to cool chain operator • Providing organisational development and business strategy advisory services to warehouse and distributor of building and hardware products • Led the development of the perishables foods supply chain for major international retailer through national / international third party logistics provider • Led change agenda in reforming traditional rail freight carrier to containerised road and rail logistics provider offering extended services in warehousing, track and trace and other value adding services • Reviewed business models for shareholders in new European style integrated import / export business introduced into New Zealand which was a first for this country • Facilitated review of national distribution strategy for furniture manufacturer (China based) and distributor (Australia) and assisted with the establishment of new national distribution centre in Brisbane • Provided conceptual level input into the development of a seamless information technology solution for both the physical and business processes from supplier to customer for frozen and chilled foods distributor • Developed the strategic framework for a third party logistics partner to re-engineer the domestic stone-fruit supply chain in New Zealand • Provided expert reference material to assist international equipment pooling company to gain approval from Commerce Commission to acquire a like equipment pooling business • Provided leadership to a third party logistics provider and implemented innovative infrastructure, systems and processes to the organisation, which went on to secure extensive contracts as a result • Acted as content expert to major automotive parts distributor and retailer upon entering new international market • Part of team that responded to major tender for logistics services and was successful in securing the contract
Fleet & Mobile Equipment • Conducted a supply chain analysis of major government motor vehicle leasing, car hire and pooling agency • Developed and implemented fleet management and maintenance strategies for national logistics operator • Facilitated strategic sourcing program for major refinery for all fleet, equipment and mobile plant
SME’s (Small Business) • Facilitated the development of a growth plan which assisted with sustained improvement in alternative energy systems business • Led development of continuous improvement program for leading human resource consultancy in the applied environment of a recruitment specialist
Educational Institutions • Lecturer in law and ethics in retail distribution channels (University) • Course Leader in managing people, managing projects (University) • Course Leader in supply chain management (University) • Delivered papers at Australian project management and various international supply chain related conferences