Brian McKenzie
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Ian Jobbins
It has taken me many years to fully appreciate all of the skills Brian brings to an operations management role. For the three years I worked for Brian, his ability to manage a team was obvious. Brian had surrounded himself with a highly talented and diverse team, and his understated and calm management style bought the full talent of that team to the fore, while allowing individuals to flourish. While a challenging environment, I enjoyed working for Brian in such an environment. While technically strong in operations management, his man management skills set him apart from most and allow him to successful at executive levels. He is willing to make hard decisions if required to achieve the cultural changes required in competitive environments, but rarely needs to. As a manager, coach or mentor, his empathic, but empowering style of management will extract the most from any team. I would highly recommend Brian for any senior management roles that require developing personnel or teams.
Helen Seddon
Brian and I worked together at Heat and Control in Brisbane. Brian had full responsibility for the Operations of the business including planning, scheduling, manufacturing and safety. We worked closely on a number of projects including the implementation of a Drug & Alcohol Policy and random drug testing. Brian is an exceptional leader who empowers his team to get the job done. He is a well rounded Manager with great communication skills and a level head. He is an asset to any organisation and a genuine person. I would not hesitate to employ Brian in any Operational or Executive Management role.
Ian Jobbins
It has taken me many years to fully appreciate all of the skills Brian brings to an operations management role. For the three years I worked for Brian, his ability to manage a team was obvious. Brian had surrounded himself with a highly talented and diverse team, and his understated and calm management style bought the full talent of that team to the fore, while allowing individuals to flourish. While a challenging environment, I enjoyed working for Brian in such an environment. While technically strong in operations management, his man management skills set him apart from most and allow him to successful at executive levels. He is willing to make hard decisions if required to achieve the cultural changes required in competitive environments, but rarely needs to. As a manager, coach or mentor, his empathic, but empowering style of management will extract the most from any team. I would highly recommend Brian for any senior management roles that require developing personnel or teams.
Helen Seddon
Brian and I worked together at Heat and Control in Brisbane. Brian had full responsibility for the Operations of the business including planning, scheduling, manufacturing and safety. We worked closely on a number of projects including the implementation of a Drug & Alcohol Policy and random drug testing. Brian is an exceptional leader who empowers his team to get the job done. He is a well rounded Manager with great communication skills and a level head. He is an asset to any organisation and a genuine person. I would not hesitate to employ Brian in any Operational or Executive Management role.
Ian Jobbins
It has taken me many years to fully appreciate all of the skills Brian brings to an operations management role. For the three years I worked for Brian, his ability to manage a team was obvious. Brian had surrounded himself with a highly talented and diverse team, and his understated and calm management style bought the full talent of that team to the fore, while allowing individuals to flourish. While a challenging environment, I enjoyed working for Brian in such an environment. While technically strong in operations management, his man management skills set him apart from most and allow him to successful at executive levels. He is willing to make hard decisions if required to achieve the cultural changes required in competitive environments, but rarely needs to. As a manager, coach or mentor, his empathic, but empowering style of management will extract the most from any team. I would highly recommend Brian for any senior management roles that require developing personnel or teams.
Helen Seddon
Brian and I worked together at Heat and Control in Brisbane. Brian had full responsibility for the Operations of the business including planning, scheduling, manufacturing and safety. We worked closely on a number of projects including the implementation of a Drug & Alcohol Policy and random drug testing. Brian is an exceptional leader who empowers his team to get the job done. He is a well rounded Manager with great communication skills and a level head. He is an asset to any organisation and a genuine person. I would not hesitate to employ Brian in any Operational or Executive Management role.
Ian Jobbins
It has taken me many years to fully appreciate all of the skills Brian brings to an operations management role. For the three years I worked for Brian, his ability to manage a team was obvious. Brian had surrounded himself with a highly talented and diverse team, and his understated and calm management style bought the full talent of that team to the fore, while allowing individuals to flourish. While a challenging environment, I enjoyed working for Brian in such an environment. While technically strong in operations management, his man management skills set him apart from most and allow him to successful at executive levels. He is willing to make hard decisions if required to achieve the cultural changes required in competitive environments, but rarely needs to. As a manager, coach or mentor, his empathic, but empowering style of management will extract the most from any team. I would highly recommend Brian for any senior management roles that require developing personnel or teams.
Helen Seddon
Brian and I worked together at Heat and Control in Brisbane. Brian had full responsibility for the Operations of the business including planning, scheduling, manufacturing and safety. We worked closely on a number of projects including the implementation of a Drug & Alcohol Policy and random drug testing. Brian is an exceptional leader who empowers his team to get the job done. He is a well rounded Manager with great communication skills and a level head. He is an asset to any organisation and a genuine person. I would not hesitate to employ Brian in any Operational or Executive Management role.
Experience
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Greenfield Mowers
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Australia
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Aug 2015 - Present
Greenfield Mowers is an Australian owned manufacturer and distributor of advanced ride on mowers, domestic mowers, shredders, self propelled slashers and attachments. The modern manufacturing facility in Brisbane is devoted to metal forming, fabrication, assembly and distribution of finished product. Greenfield Mowers as a business has been manufacturing its products for close on 50 years.My role has responsibility for Product Development, ERP/MRP, Supply Chain management and Production. Greenfield Mowers is an Australian owned manufacturer and distributor of advanced ride on mowers, domestic mowers, shredders, self propelled slashers and attachments. The modern manufacturing facility in Brisbane is devoted to metal forming, fabrication, assembly and distribution of finished product. Greenfield Mowers as a business has been manufacturing its products for close on 50 years.My role has responsibility for Product Development, ERP/MRP, Supply Chain management and Production.
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Manufacturing and Operations Consultant
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May 2015 - Jul 2015
Working in operations and manufacturing businesses and on projects associated with Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process improvement and plant/warehouse utilisation. Working in operations and manufacturing businesses and on projects associated with Lean manufacturing, waste reduction, process improvement and plant/warehouse utilisation.
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Bis
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Australia
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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500 - 600 Employee
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Manufacturing Operations Manager
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
Powertrans is a designer and manufacturer of special heavy haulage systems for surface and underground mining applications with customers such as Fortescue Metals Group, Rio Tinto, Toll Mining, Burncut and BIS industries.My primary objective as manufacturing manager was to lead the build of Truck and Trailer Fabrication and assembly and as a member of the executive team to ensure safety, quality, on time delivery and budget imperatives were met. Zero harm, leadership and lean manufacturing were the pillars used to support the achievement of our manufacturing objective. During my latter time in this role I assumed responsibility for establishing out-sourced manufacturing in line with a new business charter to build bespoke product in Indonesia and spare parts in location of consumption.
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Operations Manager
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Apr 2008 - Apr 2012
Johnson Screens is a global manufacturer of industrial stainless steel wire and fabricated products used for media retention,liquid/solid separation,petrochemical, mineral and aggregate processing, water treatment, architectural and construction industries.I led 7 direct reports with the focus on improvements in the areas of safety, efficiency and utilization of plant and the introduction of Lean manufacturing and Continuous improvement to the business.Special projects included the introduction of a new MRP platform, project management to control and monitor major works, supply chain reviews, 24 hr customer response to quality concerns and the introduction of business metrics to improve quality, delivery and cost imperatives.
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Heat and Control Inc.
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing manager
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Jun 2002 - Apr 2008
Heat and Control is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of industrial equipment to the food processing and packaging industry. This $310 million international company employs 250 people in its Australian facility at Mount Gravatt which produces 40% of total company output and exports 85% of its products to overseas markets.I was responsible for all manufacturing, including the project demands for labour, Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, allocation of resources and P&L. I also resourced the development of our new Nanjing, China facility. The role also supported project engineering demands for customer installations requiring trades and related staff expertise.Projects included the expansion of the Mt Gravatt facility, introduction of CNC capital eqpt, re-layout to gain maximum use of the footprint, introduction of a new MRP system (SAP) including MPS & SOP modules, and development of a very cohesive team.
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Mack Trucks
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Operations Manager
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Jul 1994 - Jun 2002
Mack Trucks Australia had a turnover in excess of $400 million and employed 640 people locally. The plant built eight model configurations on a fully motorized assembly line, consisting of 20 stations with feeder lines supporting engine, cab, axle and chassis assembly. I Led a team consisting of Production, Production Scheduling, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehousing' Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Assurance, with a team size of more than 100 assembly staff and 30 support staff.A Lean manufacturing approach resulted in the following achievements:-* Doubling of heavy duty truck production * Evaluated and implemented $3.2 million of capital expenditure.* Quality demerits halved.* Significant inventory reduction.* Reduced truck build times by 40% to meet global directives.* Logistics process improvements* On time parts supply improvement via Kanban and JIT replenishment programs * Assembly line - new product integration, line balancing & direct runners from 56% to 92%.
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Manufacturing Manager
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1989 - 1994
* Managed two plants* 7 direct reports and up to 120 employees* P&L responsibilities* Supply metalware products to White goods industry plus electrical elements to commercial and industrial projects* Eliminated bottlenecks, improved DIFOT, Quality and Cost KPI's. * Managed two plants* 7 direct reports and up to 120 employees* P&L responsibilities* Supply metalware products to White goods industry plus electrical elements to commercial and industrial projects* Eliminated bottlenecks, improved DIFOT, Quality and Cost KPI's.
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Stokes (Australasia) Limited
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Engineering Manager
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1986 - 1988
* Introduction of new MRP system* Development of labour standards for all direct labour* Method improvements - cell production/ Lean manufacturing* Negotiations with unions on award restructure * Introduction of new MRP system* Development of labour standards for all direct labour* Method improvements - cell production/ Lean manufacturing* Negotiations with unions on award restructure
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Industrial Engineer
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1981 - 1986
* Green field facility construction - Dandenong to Cranbourne, Victoria* Lean manufacturing approach to methods and plant layouts* Capex justifications, installs and commissioning* Labour standards. * Green field facility construction - Dandenong to Cranbourne, Victoria* Lean manufacturing approach to methods and plant layouts* Capex justifications, installs and commissioning* Labour standards.
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Cadet and Industrial Engineer
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1977 - 1981
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Education
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1983 - 1985
Swinburne University of Technology
Business/Commerce, General, Diploma Industrial Engineering -
1994 - 1994
Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)
Strategic Management Program, Process re-engineering certificate -
2005 - 2005
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Certificate -
2007 - 2007
Queensland Manufacturing Institute
Provantage Lean manufacturing, Certificate -
1972 - 1976
Wiltshire College - Formerly Lackham College of Agriculture
Higher National Diploma, Agricultural Engineering
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