1. C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
Greg Clough
5 Brinlack Drive, Dannemora, Howick
Ph (09) 273 6901 (h) or 027 565 7856
PROFILE
An experienced and professional senior technical manager with 25+ years developing a successful
track record in all aspects of site, plant, production and operations managment. Strong knowledge
of manufacturing and quality processes required in industrial equipment and manufacturing
processes and manufacturing of dangerous goods.
Stimulated by challenge and change focused - skilled at developing and actioning long term plans -
developing and managing effectively at the day to day / operational levels - analysing information,
providing systematic and sensible long-term problem solving; a confident decision maker.
STRENGTHS
Operations & Site Management
• On-site management, installation and operations, managing complex projects and working
effectively to tight and often immovable time frames; management of transport operations,
logistics and warehousing
• Operations engineering, project and installations engineering as well as production and
maintenance engineering; achieving full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO14001 standards and
maintaining full accreditation
Leadership & Communication
• Confident and open and collaborative communication style, well developed consultation skills.
• Calm but active personality, handles pressure well, never gets to panic station, a confident
decision-maker
• Clarifying technical information clearly to customers and staff who are non-technical; strong
written and verbal communication skills (general and technical reports)
• An encourager of team-oriented process; a skilled motivator through coaching/mentoring in a
firm but fair style.
Production & Manufacturing
• Plant maintenance, SOP’s, Quality Control, GMP, MRP in the supply and demand of products and
stock control. OSH compliance(including ISRS and HSNO) and general safety practice and staffing
requirements to ensure all legal requirements are met.
• High levels of computer literacy – including full MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and
Outlook) SAP and other MRP/ERP systems.
RECENT CAREER SUMMARY
Company Position Period
Transpacific Technical Services Ltd, Technical Manager/
Processing Manager
Mar 08 – Present
Smart Environmental Ltd Regional Manager and
Technical Manager
Oct 04 –Mar 08
Nuplex Medismart Ltd Operations Manager Jul 98 – Oct 04
BOC Gases Ltd Production Manager Oct 88 – Jul 98
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
• Sucessfully project managed all aspects in the building of new offices and plant room to
relocate Medismart plant, total value $3.5m This included a warehouse(2000m2), offices
(800m2) along with carparking, weighbridge, fire system and security system.
2. • Managed the upgrade of all facilities to full HSNO compliance under OSH direction and
control .
• Acted as Project Manager to install a new waste disposal system with a capital value of $2.5m
while continuing operations role.
• Managed the maintenance operations of the company, which included setting up a full
preventative maintenance system and critical spares store.
• Installed underground rain water storage tanks for plant recycling.Value $400k
• Installed first belt press for organic waste in NZ after investigating all options. Value $300k
• Completed (in 3 years) over 25 projects in other centres (nationwide) – values between $50k
and $3.5m
• Appointed National Coordinator for ISO 9001
• Maintained full compliance with, MPI, HSE Act, HSNO
• Successfully managing staffing in the filling of Gas cylinders, collection of kerbside recycling
and medical waste.
• Maintained the company fleet of trucks and cars
• Liaised with and established sound working relationships with all internal departments,
councils, government departments and major customers
• Monitored all contracts, negotiated and purchased all materials and services necessary to
run the operation
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
MAR 2008 – Present
Waste Management NZ Ltd
Provider of facilities and services in the safe handling, transportation and disposal of liquid and
hazardous waste
Technical Manager/ Processing Manager
Scope: Manage (Nationwide) all project and technical functions. Now Manage most of the Auckland
Operation which includes processing waste, refining solvents, managing Engineering and Projects and
transport operations.
Staff: 27
Operating Budgets: $1m Capex: $1m maintenance; $10m Operating budget
Oct 2004 –Mar 2008
Smart Environmental Ltd
New Zealand's largest privately owned Waste and Recycling Company and one of New Zealand's
largest privately owned Parks and Reserves Contractors ( Local Bodies, Companies and
Householders).
Regional Manager and Technical Manager
Scope: Full day to day operational management, provide leadership and staffing management,
develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, procurement, contract negotiations, and
budgetary responsibilities.
Staff: Direct reports: 5 drivers, 3 Operations supervisors and 20 Owner drivers, 2 Yard persons.
Operating Budgets: $1m but contracts accountable for worth in excess of $2m/ annum
JUL 1998 – Oct 2004
Nuplex Medismart Ltd
Providing exceptional medical supplies or waste disposal services in the Auckland area, Nuplex
Medismart is just the company you'll need for medical supplies or waste disposal service
Project Manager (concurrent) Scope: Project manage installation of new waste disposal system with
a capital value of $2.5m while continuing operations role.
Operations Manager
3. Scope: National Coordinator for ISO 9001; manage the day to day operations: staffing rosters,
territories, maintain fleet of trucks and cars, warehousing ( inward/outward goods), liaise with all
internal departments, government departments and major customers, procurement,
Purchase all materials and services necessary to run the operation, maintain full compliance with
SHEM, MAF, HS&E Act; local council air, land, trade waste, storm water consents.
Staff: Direct reports: 5 drivers, 1 Operations supervisors and 5 operators, 1 warehouse person
Operating Budget: $2m/annum
PREVIOUS CAREER EXPERIENCES
Include 15+ years with BOC Gas; 10 years as Production Manager, Northern.
Staff: 6 direct reports (2 production supervisors, 1 secretary, 1 operations engineer, 1 purchasing
officer, 1 maintenance supervisor); indirect reports approximately 90 staff
Achievements :
• Implemented ISO 9002 into Penrose production and maintained for three years
• Assisted in obtaining and maintaining ISRS onto the Penrose production site and maintaining
site to Health and Safety Employment Act and Resource Management Act requirements
• Maintained Telarc Registration of cylinder test shop to ISO Guide 25
• Maintained the medical filling operations to GMP to health department requirements
• Employed five new supervisors and developed them into their roles
• Implemented computerised planned maintenance system
• Commissioned new Vertical Cylinder Handling filling facility in Auckland, a $5m project, which
subsequently came under my control
• Controlled costs and hours worked to achieve productivity and unit cost targets
• Wrote Operating Procedures for cylinder filling and cylinder maintenance activities
• Wrote QA manual for the cylinder maintenance operation
• Carried out cost budgets and ensured costs came within budgeted costs
• Part of SAP implementation team in MRP for stock control and cylinder production
management
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SWANSEA OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES,
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemical Engineering
BOC GASES & NEW ZEALAND STANDARDS Internal Auditor to ISO 9001
LCMS Modern Safety Management
CITIZENSHIP DUAL British and New Zealand
INTERESTS Sports, golf, League, family, DIY, model making
REFERENCES Names an contact details of verbal referees available on request