CV of Russell Collier

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Curriculum
Vitae
RUSSELL COLLIER
2 Silverstrand St, Narre Warren South, VIC, 3805
0478 365 199 (M)
russc70@bigpond.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• MBA graduate, complimenting 20 years of professional employment as a
Manager and Engineer
• Experienced Manager of all elements of manufacturing operations, in both
small and large enterprises
• Commercial and technical skills and experience
• Excellent communicator to all organizational levels, internally and externally
• Proven leader of both professional and shop floor personnel
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
• Extensive experience in mechanical design on cross-functional teams
• Experienced in planning and executing successful projects, including
commissioning of high end equipment
• Experience working within ISO 9000 environment, with excellent
documentation and reporting skills
• Strong conceptual skills
• Extensive practical knowledge with hands-on approach
QUALIFICATIONS
Post Graduate : Master of Business Administration (2005)
La Trobe University
Tertiary : Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (1993)
(Manufacturing Systems)
RMIT University
Other : • Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing (Lean)
• Project Management Training (Parker Brent Consulting)
• Workcover OHS Certification, Class LF (Forklift)
• White Card – Construction Site OHS Induction
• Yellow Card – Elevating Work Platform
• Solidworks, Essentials and Advanced
• AutoCad experienced
• Chief Fire Warden Training

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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Employer : Dindas Australia
Position : Operations Manager - Victoria
Reporting to State Manager
May 2015 – Present
Achievements : Managed staff and workloads to meet customer demands
Promoted and improved positive culture on shop floor
Managed and recruited staff to improve skill set of
workforce
Oversaw facility maintenance and capital upgrades
Assisted in factory overhaul
Developed operating manual for automated saw
Duties : Management of day to day operations
Personnel management
Training of new staff
Inventory management
Site management
OHS compliance
Process improvement
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Employer : A & L Windows and Doors
Position : Process Manager
Reporting to Shane Giles, Operations Manager
June 2011 – May 2015
Achievements : Managed successful completion internal training program
for approximately 50 shop floor and mid-level staff of
Certificate III and IV (Lean / Competitive Manufacturing)
Oversaw successful installation and commissioning of
automated processing lines
Designed and implemented process improvements
Improved and managed NCR reporting system
Improved relations between Sales and Operations
regarding site issues

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Duties : Process and documentation improvement
Managing Improvement programs and activities
Installation and commissioning of new equipment
Jig and fixture design
Shop Floor Training
Site Inspections and rectification management
Supplier Qualification
Company Representative on Insulating Glass
Manufacturers’ Affiliation (IGMA) committee
Employer : Dahlsen’s Building Centres - Warragul Truss and Frame plant
Position : Business Unit (Plant) Manager
Reporting to Dean Kidd, Group Manager
April 2008 – June 2011
Achievements : Developed team to meet sales and production targets
Improved product quality performance
Increased awareness and performance in WHS
Managed factory through extensive upgrades of equipment
Oversaw installation and implementation of new equipment
and processes
Repaired and improved relationships with external
personnel and customers, resulting in increased sales
Developed positive culture leading to improved external
confidence
Duties : Manage all elements of production, working to targets and
within budget
Work with Sales teams and customers to win orders and
develop opportunities
Financial reporting
Personnel management – office and shop floor
Stock management and Purchasing
Equipment management
Employer : Fluorosolar Systems Ltd (subsidiary of Skydome Holdings)
Position : Manufacturing Manager
Reporting to John Maclay, Chief Operating Officer
November 2005 – April 2008

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Achievements : Established production facility for commercialization of new
technology
Developed manufacturing process and production line
Developed innovative solutions for manufacturing activities
Development of Quality System
Mentoring of Graduate Engineer
Duties : Senior Management Role
Manufacturing Management
• Overseeing Design Practice and Documentation
• Staff Supervision and Task Distribution
Product Development, components and assembly design
Project Management
Purchasing and Supplier Qualification
Manufacturing Engineering
• Jigs and Tooling
Employer : Radio Frequency Systems
Positions : Engineering & Development Manager - Telecoms
January – October 2005
Mechanical Engineer
January 1997 – December 2004
Achievements : As Manager
Established and managed single cohesive multidiscipline
design group responsible for several product groups
Built strong customer relationships enabling high level
technical collaboration
Re-established communication and information channels
between global design groups
Facilitated completion of several major design projects
As Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical designer, developing base station
antennas for mobile telecommunications in conjunction with
overseas R&D facilities
Successfully project managed design of various products
from marketing specification to production
Designer of globally used antenna mounting hardware
Developed globally implemented test procedures

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Duties : Management
Management of Design Group
Executive Committee Member
Engineering Strategy Development
Project Justification
Drawing and Change Approval
Management Reporting
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Project Leader
Engineering
Project Management, Product Design and Development
Mechanical Design - Assemblies and Components
Component Sourcing and Qualification
Project Costing and Cost Reduction
Environmental testing to International Standards
Liaison between Global Design Centres
Other
Employment :
1996 - Laminex Industries, Wagga Wagga Plant
Project Officer (3 month contract)
1996 - Shearer Wright and Co.
Customer Service and National Purchasing
1994 to 1996 - Astarte Prints
Production Manager