Wayne Stack - Supply Chain Manager, Furphy Foundry

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Work Background

Furphy FoundryProcurement Manager

Jun. 2024Shepparton, Victoria, Australia• Led and managed supplier management, purchasing, production planning, warehouse, and logistics departments, ensuring seamless coordination and operational efficiency. • Established and maintained strong supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms to secure high-quality materials and services while optimising costs. • Developed and executed a strategic procurement plan focused on cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and aligning procurement activities with broader business objectives. • Identified and implemented key process improvements, streamlining operations, reducing waste, and increasing overall efficiency within the supply chain. • Optimised inventory management and logistics operations to ensure timely production and delivery, minimising downtime and maximising resource utilisation. • Collaborated cross-functionally with production, finance, and other key departments to align procurement and logistics strategies with overall business goals. • Developed and implemented a web-based dashboard for visual data display of ERP data, enhancing real-time decision-making and improving operational efficiencies across the business.

K&S Pallets Pty LtdOperations Manager

Jul. 2023 - Jun. 2024Australia• Led site-wide operations as Operations Manager, overseeing P&L, production, quality, planning, procurement, and WHS. • Managed a team of 50 and reported directly to the Managing Director. • Implemented process improvements that reduced overheads by 10%. • Streamlined operations to enhance efficiency, optimise resource allocation, and achieve significant cost savings. • Maintained high standards of quality control and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring operational integrity. • Drove a culture of continuous improvement, implementing strategic initiatives to enhance performance across all departments.

K&S Pallets Pty LtdTechnical Systems Manager

Nov. 2022 - Jul. 2023Shepparton, Victoria, Australia• Managed Safety, Quality, Planning, Warehousing, and Maintenance teams, ensuring efficient operations across all departments. • Led the overhaul of technical infrastructure, including the successful rollout of an ERP system (Odoo), modernising operations and aligning systems with business objectives. • Developed and introduced a quality management system from the ground up, targeting ISO 9001 certification to enhance operational standards and ensure industry compliance. • Implemented streamlined IT systems and management strategies, reducing downtime and boosting productivity.

BiomixPlant Manager

Oct. 2021 - Nov. 2022Carag Carag, Victoria, Australia• Oversaw operations at the Biomix composting facility, reporting directly to the CEO and driving operational efficiency. • Introduced efficient HRM, CRM, and maintenance systems, enhancing data analysis, production methods, and overall workflow. • Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing maintenance costs by over $50,000 per month through improved material procurement and labour optimisation. • Conducted proactive risk assessments, significantly reducing safety incidents through regular site inspections and strict safety protocol enforcement.

BiomixCompliance & Risk Manager

Apr. 2021 - Oct. 2021Carag Carag, Victoria, Australia• Led the quality, compliance, and maintenance teams at Biomix PTY LTD, ensuring adherence to composting certifications and EPA guidelines within the waste management and resource recovery sector • Established and reviewed company policies and procedures, aligning practices with industry standards to meet all regulatory requirements, particularly in risk management • Oversaw all aspects of site contractors, including scheduling, access, inductions, license compliance, and safety protocols, with daily status reporting to the General Manager

Rubicon WaterProduction Planning & Maintenance Manager

Aug. 2018 - Apr. 2021• Initially focused on production planning, later expanding responsibilities to include maintenance and reliability across the manufacturing site. • Developed and integrated a custom web application and wrote SQL queries within an SAP B1 environment, streamlining production planning and enhancing user experience (UX). • Introduced a preventative maintenance scheduling system (CMMS) and implemented a production dashboard, improving operational efficiency and increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 15%.

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty LtdMaster Data Specialist

Mar. 2016 - Jul. 2016AustraliaIn my role as a Master Data Specialist, I was instrumental in a significant project focused on the comprehensive insertion and management of critical data, including maintenance plans and asset information. My primary responsibilities involved the meticulous handling of vast datasets, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining the integrity of the data within the system. Recognising the potential for enhanced operational efficiency, I took the initiative to develop and implement an innovative automation process. This bespoke solution was designed to streamline the data entry and processing tasks, effectively minimising manual intervention. The result was a remarkable increase in productivity, with a significant reduction in the man-hours previously required for project execution. This not only expedited project timelines but also contributed to a substantial cost-saving for the organisation. Building on this success, I was entrusted with a challenging and exciting task to create a custom Excel VBA project. This project aimed to address specific data management needs, enabling more sophisticated data manipulation and analysis capabilities. I leveraged my expertise in VBA programming to develop a tailored solution that enhanced our data handling capabilities, provided dynamic reporting features, and improved user interaction with the data systems. Throughout my tenure, I demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. My efforts have contributed to more efficient project workflows, enhanced data quality, and have set new standards for data management practices within the team.

Campbell Arnott'sMaster Data & Maintenance Information Coordinator (SAP power user)

Sep. 2009 - Feb. 2016Shepparton VICAs a key member of the SAP implementation team, I managed site-wide master data, including maintenance plans, tasks, recipe BOMs, and routes. I led the development of KPIs and SAP automation, significantly enhancing system efficiency. My role also involved providing comprehensive SAP user training to improve system proficiency across the team. I engaged in professional development through workshops and meetings, and analysed business data from various departments to support management decision-making. As a SAP Plant Maintenance Power User, I automated the Visual Factory for real-time KPI displays, integrating technologies for seamless networked visualization. I was responsible for SAP Master Data, including BOM and route updates, maintenance planning, and MRP inventory management, overseeing assets worth over $3.5M. My duties extended to procurement, vendor negotiations, and maintenance planning. I streamlined operations by scripting Excel for SAP data queries and KPI generation, covering work execution and inventory management. Additionally, I contributed as a production planner, ensuring mechanical and electrical project alignment.

TechnetikBusiness Owner

Jun. 2009 - Aug. 2018MooroopnaI provided consultancy to a leading dairy company, focusing on PM, MM, Master Data, and data analysis services, alongside consolidating maintenance spares across 10 sites to boost operational efficiency and reduce expenses. I spearheaded the creation of streamlined SAP reports via Excel and VBA, enhancing data accessibility and supporting better decision-making. My expertise extends to web development, delivering custom solutions and applications for maintenance, HR, time tracking, and CRM, utilizing technologies such as PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML, JS, AJAX, jQuery, and VBA. I've developed comprehensive custom websites and web applications complete with CMS, covering services from data entry to mining, document management, and CRM hosted solutions. My proficiency in database management, backend web applications, and UI design allows me to develop nearly any solution, including cost-effective industrial KPI modelling. My IT Data services encompass MRO cleansing, spare recommendations, data preparation, and SAP consulting for PM, MM, and Master Data services.

Royal Australian Air ForceAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)

Jun. 2003 - May. 2009• Supervised avionics maintenance for AP3C Orion and C130-J Hercules aircraft, focusing on both line and deeper level maintenance. • Ensured high standards of maintenance management and scheduling, contributing to the operational readiness and safety of critical military assets. Avionics Technician on the AP3C Orion airframe, also experience on C130 J-Model Hercules airframe. Maintenance Supervisor. Extensive fault finding skills and reckoning. experienced in all Avionics facets including loom creation/repair, extensive fault finding, electrical systems >480VAC, Oxygen systems gaseous and liquid, Weapon systems, Radio, Instruments, Fire systems, Fuel systems, Prop systems.