Grant McNally
Plant Manager @ Pact Group Holdings Ltd
About
I am a dedicated Site Manager with extensive experience managing large-scale manufacturing and production operations in heavy industry and consumer products. Throughout my career in manufacturing, I have a proven track record of safety leadership, implementing LEAN manufacturing principles, developing learning and training frameworks, and managing operational activities. I have held leadership roles, where I have delivered quality improvements, initiated and influenced learning cultures, and implemented performance frameworks. My extensive background in manufacturing operations is supported by a Graduate Certificate and Advanced Diploma in Business Management. I have a professional, approachable, and supportive manner, and my excellent communication skills allow me to build effective relations with internal and external customers and stakeholders, in the delivery of positive commercial outcomes. I am solutions-focused, committed to building and sustaining operational efficiencies and have the capabilities to deliver lean production, maintenance, warehouse, and distribution initiatives that contribute to organisational success. CORE COMPETENCIES ✅ Managing Manufacturing operations ✅ Cost Management (P&L) ✅ Strategic Leadership & Alignment ✅ Promoting WHSE protocols ✅ Monitoring asset and equipment performance ✅ Budget and Capex management ✅ Driving continuous improvement initiatives ✅ Dangerous goods storage and transportation ✅ Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) ✅ Cultivating operational excellence ✅ Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs ✅ Strong organisational and planning skills ✅ Business partnering with key stakeholders ✅ Building strong customer relations TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ➡️ SAP ERP Production System ➡️ MEX Maintenance Management System (CMMS) ➡️ VelocityEHS - Environment, Health & Safety ➡️ OFS Operations Feedback System ➡️ SmartRecruiters - Talent Acquisition Suite ➡️ Kronos - Workforce Management Software ➡️ Esker Document & Order Management Software ➡️ Coupa Business Spend Management ➡️ Chemwatch Chemical Management ➡️ MS Excel - Advanced ➡️ MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio ➡️ MS Teams and MS SharePoint
Australia
Greater Sydney Area
Consumer Goods
Hazardous Materials, Heavy Industry, Maintenance Management, Plant Management, Plant Operations, Strategic Planning, CAPEX, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Production Management, Quality Control, Safety Training, Workplace Safety, Business Process Improvement, Lean Principles, Lean Manufacturing, Business Analysis, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement
Experience

Plant Manager
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Responsible for the operation of a heavy industrial facility, comprising a thermal oxidation plant and drum reconditioning operations, overseeing safety, revenue, procurement, and maintenance functions, and leading sales, operations, and administrative teams. Achievements and Outcomes: ⭐ Accomplished 0 lost time injury frequency rates (LTIFR) for FY19 and FY21 and a 50% reduction in total recordable injury frequency rates (TRIFR) for FY21. ⭐ Averaged 7% EBIT growth over the last 5 years. ⭐ Introduced production KPIs and LEAN program initiatives, which simplified the alignment of operational activities with the company’s core safety and financial targets. Responsibilities: ► Lead a team of 5 direct reports and 50 indirect reports. ► Oversight of the plant’s annual operating budget and CAPEX. ► Plan production schedules and distribution activities. ► Develop 1-year and 4-year strategic plans. ► Formalise capital investment plans. ► Optimise pricing, supply contracts, logistics, and quality control. ► Negotiate supply contracts. ► Serve the primary point for key clients and customers. ► Regulatory compliance and licensing.

Site Manager
Sydney, Australia
Managed the manufacturing operations, encompassing small batch chemical blending, processing and filling, plastic injection moulding, and pelletising operations, with additional responsibilities administering safety initiatives, and overseeing production planning, procurement, and inventory. Achievements: ⭐ Established a collaborative learning-based culture across the business by implementing certificate qualifications in Competitive Manufacturing and 5S LEAN methodologies. ⭐ Addressed several site safety actions raised by a Risk & Periodic Hazard Study, successfully resolving all critical issues 12 months ahead of plan. ⭐ Recorded safety milestones for FY08, FY11, and FY12, and injury free for FY11 and delivered labour efficiency improvements of 10% YOY for FY10, FY11, and FY12. ⭐ Implemented productivity measures that reduced production stoppages and delivered improvement initiatives after analysing live production data from the SAP ERP and Operations Feedback System. ⭐ Acknowledged by the Board of Directors for an insightful and informative site presentation and was nominated to facilitate the Dulux Group Values and Behaviours Cultural Engagement Program. Responsibilities: ► Managed site operations. ► Supervised operational activities. ► Coordinated production processes. ► Led a team of 5 direct reports and 40 indirect reports. ► Established manufacturing best practices ► Chaired daily production work groups. ► Prepared capital expenditure proposals. ► Inventory Management and Control ► Drove safety and sustainability programs. ► Interpreted legislation and licensing conditions. ► Led EA negotiations.

Operations Manager
Amgrow
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Managed Amgrow's primary main composting and bagging facility, comprising 130,000m3 of growing media, and packed 5 million bags and distributed 100,000 pallets per annum. Responsibilities: ► Bulk & Bag Production. ► Distribution. ► Supply Chain. ► Administration.

Logistics Manager
Amgrow
Responsible for the management of the supply chain, distribution, and administration teams, Responsibilities: ► Planning and scheduling. ► Procurement of manufactured goods. ► Negotiated national transport contracts. ► Warehouse consolidation. ► Monitoring service levels.

Account Executive
Amgrow
Sydney, Australia
Managed 250 accounts in NSW including independents and chain stores such as Bunnings, BigW and Kmart. Achievements: ⭐ Awarded “Best Contribution” at the national sales conference in 2001. Responsibilities: ► Managed Customer accounts in Northern and Central NSW. ► Negotiated contract pricing. ► Maintained market share.
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