Experience

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  Izon Science

  • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

  • Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

    Izon Science Ltd are a world-leading designer and manufacturer of products and systems for the isolation and measurement of biological and synthetic nano-sized particles such as extracellular vesicles, nanoplastics, viruses and virus-like particles, and synthetic particles for drug delivery.Izon’s tools are used in medical & life science research and development by more than 1,200 customers in over 50 countries. Our customers include academic & government research groups as well as global leading therapeutic and diagnostic development companies.My primary function at Izon is to provide leadership and strategic direction relating to quality management across IZON’s organisation ensuring all our processes are fit for purpose, meeting both internal requirements and external regulatory and compliance requirements. To build strong relationships throughout the value stream to drive the improvement of process and product quality.

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  Medifab Ltd.

  • Christchurch

  • Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Nov 2021
    • Christchurch

    Medifab manufactures and sells a range of equipment to assist people of all ages with Medical difficulties where we constantly strive to improve the comfort and wellbeing of all users and are committed to bringing the best products to our customers. My role at Medifab and Spex was leading and managing the overall strategy for Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs by partnering with all areas of the business to establish policies and procedures to comply with applicable Medical Device Quality Standards and Regulatory requirements in our domestic and export markets, including the FDA, European Union, Australia’s TGA and New Zealand Medsafe.

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  Spex Seating

  • New Zealand

  • Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Nov 2021
    • New Zealand

    Spex specialised wheelchair seating accomplishes what the seating clinician desires, and what the user needs. Distinguished by high standards of design and clinical evaluation, Spex delivers an uncompromising seating choice packed with clever advantages. The experience of working with Spex seating provides a blend of form and function.

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  General Cables NZ

  • Christchurch

  • Technical & Quality Manager

    • Aug 2011 - Feb 2016
    • Christchurch

    General Cable New Zealand is part of the global General Cable Worldwide Corporation, one of the world’s largest wire and cable manufacturers.My main purpose at GCNZ was to lead and manage the Technical, Process Engineering, Qualityand Education and Training functions to achieve a sustained focus on business improvement.My responsibilities include:Managing the Process Engineering team in support of the Productionstream to improve flow and processes.Managing and developing our Quality Management System and championing and guiding continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.Leading an accelerated education and training program to ensure a multi skilled workforce with increased flexibility and Lean System knowledge to achieve key performance metrics.

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  New Zealand Post

  • Support Team Leader

    • Jan 2009 - Jul 2011

    Leading the Production support, Quality, Technician and Administration teams at Christchurch Mail Centre. Responsible for Facilities management of the Mail Centre and Box lobbies in Christchurch

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  Improve Group (NZ) Ltd

  • New Zealand

  • Manufacturing Excellence Coach

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
    • New Zealand

    Coaching and facilitating clients employees implement Lean Manufacturing concepts, principals and practices.Consulting, Training and NZQA Assessment in Competitive Manufacturing.Sales and marketing of services and training programs in Competitive Manufacturing.

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  Dynamic Controls

  • Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Value Stream Leader

    • 2003 - 2008
    • Christchurch, New Zealand

    Project Leader for the transfer of NZ electronics manufacturing production to China. Designed and championed world class Lean production facilities and systems in new Chinese manufacturing facility. Provided support and training to the China leadership and production teams. Lead Facilitator in highly successful 18 month Lean transformation program in Christchurch. Subsequent secondments to overseas manufacturing facilities in Australia and China.Contributed to the design and delivery of Training programs and workshops.Designed and mentored staff in new manufacturing performance measurement system and continuous improvement programmes.

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  Macpac Wilderness Equipment Company

  • Christchurch

  • Process Improvement Engineer

    • 2000 - 2003
    • Christchurch

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  BICC Cables (General Cables) NZ Ltd

  • Christchurch

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • 1994 - 2000
    • Christchurch

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  BICC Cables

  • UK

  • Project Manager, Research and Development

    • 1987 - 1994
    • UK