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Glenn’s experience comes from the range of management and engineering positions he has held and is coupled with a Masters degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. For 5 years he managed the consulting group at QMI Solutions, Australia’s leading technology diffusion agency. During this time and for the 3 preceding years Glenn also consulted to a wide range of industries including food and beverage, metal processing, marine and automotive. His clients have ranged from multinationals to small family businesses and Glenn regularly lectures at University on manufacturing topics at both Post Graduate and Undergraduate levels.
Glenn’s career started with the Ford Motor company. During this time he worked as a production supervisor, automation specialist and also held a fulltime position introducing natural work groups into the paint operations.
After Ford, Glenn worked for an automotive parts manufacturer where he was involved in improving production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles. Positions in the management of the Maintenance and CAD\CAM operations were also held. A year in the coach industry as a manufacturing engineer also provided Glenn with valuable experience. In a challenging environment he improved production efficiencies by working across the business from the shop floor through to administration.
As the manager of QMI’s consulting group Glenn grew the business significantly and helped it admirably fulfill its ultimate goal of diffusing new technology into the manufacturing industry. |
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Les Hewett
Les has spent the last 10 years providing hands-on facilitated support for organisations in the implementation of Lean. Prior to this Les spent over 20 years in Operations and Engineering management roles in a number of manufacturing companies. During this time his manufacturing experience included food and beverage, chemical manufacturing and metal processing industries. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Nottingham University.
After moving to Brisbane from the UK in 1987 Les held various engineering roles with Defiance Milling, Hendersons Saydair and Dulux Paints. Previous manufacturing roles also included Operations Manager at McMain Bakeries Brisbane, a national manufacturer of pies and sausage rolls, Plant Manager with Dyno Nobel, a multi national explosives manufacturer, and Plant Engineer at Golden Circle in the Beverage Division. In the late 1990’s Les completed a Masters in Engineering and Technology Management at the University of Queensland. Les also holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Les' work includes delivery of workshops and training, together with hands-on facilitation and implementation of the full range of Lean tools.
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John Cooper
John has enjoyed over 30 years in manufacturing primarily with Toyota Australia in a range of Management and technical positions. Management roles encompassed both operations and QA over a period of 12 years.
During his time with Toyota, John benefited from extensive training in Japan and one on one mentoring from Japanese executive co-ordinators in Australia in all facets of the Toyota Production System. John also had the benefit of being hands on involved in the transformation of the original company from a mass production operation to a TPS based lean manufacturer now acknowledged as a key member of Toyota’s global operation.
John also gained considerable experience in project management during his time with Toyota with leadership roles in new model programs, plant relocations and change management. The most notable activities involved leadership in establishing the inspection department for the new Altona plant and leadership of quality improvement activities for export products.
John also has experience with Front Line Management having been involved in the development of assessment modules and operating as a facilitator, coach and mentor during the initial introduction into Toyota.
Since leaving Toyota, a 2 year period as production manager of a recreational vehicle manufacturer provided a good insight to the challenges faced by small to medium manufacturers in both the manufacturing area and providing training opportunities for staff.
Since joining the team at EfficiencyWorks, John has delivered Cert IV training in Competitive Manufacturing and provided consulting services to a number of businesses in a range of lean manufacturing tools.
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Tony Riek
Tony has worked continuously for 20 years in the manufacturing sector where he has specialised in managing the introduction of new facilities and processes for a wide range of organisations. He has extensive knowledge of modern manufacturing approaches and he has developed significant project management expertise, working from board level approval through to commissioning and operational stages.
Tony is passionate about Lean Manufacturing and has engaged in the development, dissemination and implementation of Lean methodologies throughout his career. He was one of the founding consultants of QMI Solutions, which is widely regarded as an originator of Lean consulting services in Australia.
Recent work history includes 5 years in the role of New Process Manager, assisting with the transition to a Lean culture at one of the largest producers of luxury vessels in the world. Prior to joining Efficiency Works, he spent a year establishing the Australian operations for a global composites company.
Tony is a qualified mechanical engineer BE Mech (Hons) and holds an engineering masters degree, MEngSc..
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