Experience

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  The Packaging Forum

  • New Zealand

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Oct 2020 - Present
    • New Zealand

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  Full Circle solutions - Safety

  • New Zealand

  • Director, Full Circle Solutions - Safety

    • Dec 2019 - Present
    • New Zealand

    Director FCS Safety, an organisation focused on delivering bespoke solutions for business in well being, safety, crisis, emergency and continuity managementwww.fcssafety.com 0275708399An experienced manager in Health & Safety, Crisis management and Business Continuity. Available to to support business recovery plans and operations, Health & Safety Audits, update health & safety company policies and undertake health & safety and continuity training.

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  NZ Packaging Forum

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Independent Chairperson

    • Nov 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Working with the Packaging Forum and Packaging Council on the Container Recovery Scheme that is one of the NZ Government's key targets for 2020. Manage Industry, local and central government. Manage member relationships, deliver commercially viable and environmentally sound outcomes for packaging in New Zealand Current project- utilising my strengths as a negotiator I am focusing on the merger of the Packaging Forum and Packaging NZ to strengthen the NZ Packaging Industry Position. Utilising my skills in advocacy to deliver realistic outcomes so packaging is seen as a critical aspect of product delivery. Container Return Recovery Scheme - with my knowledge of industry to effectively represent and lobby on the packaging industry behalf to ensure outcomes are of benefit to al New Zealanders.

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  Pernod Ricard Winemakers

  • Australia
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Process Improvement *(Lean) Manager

    • Aug 2017 - Nov 2019

    I joined Pernod Ricard as Manager for Wine Manufacturing for Australia and New Zealand. While the role was enjoyable and challenging unfortunately Pernod Ricard Global decided to close the NZ Auckland manufacturing site making my role redundant. Focused on supporting business innovation and operational system improvement, simplifying the business process and delivering value to bottom line.This is a project focussed role targeting opportunities across a number of functions in the business.

  • Quality and Compliance Manager

    • Feb 2008 - Nov 2019

    Responsible for ensure business compliance to global market wine and labelling requirements through the review, interpretation and implementation of process that align with each market rules.The role is reports to the Sustainability PRW Global and supports all PRW affiliates across the globe

  • Sustainability Manager

    • Jul 2013 - Nov 2016

    Responsibilities Implement group standards and systems in Health and safety, Quality and environment Deliver Health and well-being program through the business nationally Reduce injury rates within the business by identifying risks and ensuring appropriate controls are implemented. Ensure business undertakes proper investigation of all injuries Deliver group KPIs in Health and safety, Quality and environmentAchievements Implemented a risk management system into the business Significant reduction in harm to staff (based on LTI reduction.) Led the re-development of Group Risk and incident systems Support group audits in Spain

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  Pernod Ricard, New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • QSE Systems Manager & Quality Manager

    • Feb 2008 - Jul 2013
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsibilities Implement group standards and systems Deliver group reporting for QSAchievements Developed technical standards for the assessment of co-pack operations for wider business footprint projects Developed group crisis management system and manual Led the re-development of Group Risk and incident systems Supported group audits in United Kingdom and IndiaResponsibilities Management of Quality team Delivery of Quality systems to production operations Support Group Quality Initiatives Support Operational improvement objectivesAchievements Successfully implemented on-line Quality System to shop floor operations Successfully reduced packaging complaints through improved relationship with key packaging suppliers. Developed the Operational training structure linked to SOPs

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  Pernod Ricard Winemakers

  • Australia
  • Beverage Manufacturing
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Continuous Improvement Specialist

    • Apr 2006 - Feb 2008

    Responsible for implementing the Bottling operation Continuous Improvement program including 5S and lean principlesDuring this role I was seconded to the role of JD Edwards E1 production systems specialist, successfully implementing business change including paperless quality systems

  • Winery Team Leader

    • Mar 2005 - Mar 2006

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  Bearsley Express Transport

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Branch Manager

    • Nov 2004 - Mar 2005
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Scott Transport Limited

  • Business Development Manager

    • Apr 2000 - Nov 2004

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  James Hardie NZ Ltd

  • Logistics Manager

    • Feb 1995 - May 2000