Tony Smith
Snr Engineering and Maintenance Manager at SNACKBRANDS AUSTRALIA- Claim this Profile
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Christopher Lois
I have worked with Tony in several capacities, but most recently as the NPI & Capital Projects Manager at BAT. As a Top Team member he brought a high energy and commericially focussed approach to a major project spanning several end markets within Asia Pacific. Tony's ability to deal with ambiguity, taking into account a wide range of stakeholder interests was second to none. He would frequently find pragmatic solutions and could influence stakeholders to adopt these approaches at a board level, right down to the shop floor. I would recommend Tony as an invaluable resource on any large scale project or operations position in the future.
Christopher Lois
I have worked with Tony in several capacities, but most recently as the NPI & Capital Projects Manager at BAT. As a Top Team member he brought a high energy and commericially focussed approach to a major project spanning several end markets within Asia Pacific. Tony's ability to deal with ambiguity, taking into account a wide range of stakeholder interests was second to none. He would frequently find pragmatic solutions and could influence stakeholders to adopt these approaches at a board level, right down to the shop floor. I would recommend Tony as an invaluable resource on any large scale project or operations position in the future.
Christopher Lois
I have worked with Tony in several capacities, but most recently as the NPI & Capital Projects Manager at BAT. As a Top Team member he brought a high energy and commericially focussed approach to a major project spanning several end markets within Asia Pacific. Tony's ability to deal with ambiguity, taking into account a wide range of stakeholder interests was second to none. He would frequently find pragmatic solutions and could influence stakeholders to adopt these approaches at a board level, right down to the shop floor. I would recommend Tony as an invaluable resource on any large scale project or operations position in the future.
Christopher Lois
I have worked with Tony in several capacities, but most recently as the NPI & Capital Projects Manager at BAT. As a Top Team member he brought a high energy and commericially focussed approach to a major project spanning several end markets within Asia Pacific. Tony's ability to deal with ambiguity, taking into account a wide range of stakeholder interests was second to none. He would frequently find pragmatic solutions and could influence stakeholders to adopt these approaches at a board level, right down to the shop floor. I would recommend Tony as an invaluable resource on any large scale project or operations position in the future.
Experience
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SNACKBRANDS AUSTRALIA
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1 - 100 Employee
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Snr Engineering and Maintenance Manager
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Jun 2023 - Present
Maintenance Integration of 2 sites into one greenfield site. Introduction of new ways of working to maximise uptime. Building of systems and processes to bring efficiencies in performance and cost. Maintenance Integration of 2 sites into one greenfield site. Introduction of new ways of working to maximise uptime. Building of systems and processes to bring efficiencies in performance and cost.
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General Mills
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Manager
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Development of maintenance teams into an IWS way of working. Execution of operation capex of $6mn. Development of maintenance teams into an IWS way of working. Execution of operation capex of $6mn.
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BAT
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United Kingdom
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Tobacco Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Engineering Manager
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Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
My responsibilities include Project Management of Key Capex projects in Korea, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Fiji and Singapore.
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NPI and Capital Projects Manager
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
Delivery of new products at the factory and Supply Chain level.Responsible for the delivery of a significant capital project with assets valued over US$ 20mn
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Head of Manufacturing
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2014
A proven track record of driving process improvement and sustainable results using a suite of change management tools.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels, with an ability to influence effectively without authority.A great eye for detail with a hands on and can do attitude.Solid understanding of Supply Chain principles, core processes and systems A proven ability to sucessfully manage multiple projects with strong leadership and excellent knowledge of project management tools and disciplines. Passionate and motivated with over 30 years experience within many aspects of Tobacco Manufacturing Show less
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Technical Services Manager BAT Australia
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
leading a team of motivated and innovative Electrical and Mechanical TechniciansResponsible for all aspects of tobacco machinery performance and product innovation.Strong abilities in project managing multiple fast turn around capital projects delivering on time and within tight budget constraints.strong skillset for troubleshooting
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Electrical Engineering Manager
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
Responsible for the development of a 15+ team of Electronic Technicians and Electricians.Delivery of a significant capital projects portfolioImplementation of later stage TQM activities such as predictive maintenance activities and machine setting optimisation.
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Manufacturing Area Manager
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Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
Manufacturing Area manager with 70+ Direct and Inderect reports.
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Process Improvement Manager
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Mar 2003 - Jan 2005
Worked as part of a 3 person team developing a TQM framework withn the factory.Kepner Tregoe Program leader.Many applications of the KT Problem solving and descision making tool with significant savings and de risking of business activities.Rolled out CI, cell dashboards, line studies, daily and weekly process meetings, Data analysis and presentation.OEE etcTrained a critical mass of employees in root cause analysis
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British American Tobacco Australia
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Pagewood, Sydney, Australia
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Electronics Technician
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Jan 2000 - Mar 2003
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Education
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New College Durham
Micro Electronics, Digital and Analogue micro control systems
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