Paul Deane

An innovative continuous improvement practitioner, with strengths in operationalising LEAN systems, ISO9001, manufacturing best practice and DMAIC projects. CSSC/ISSP certified 6 Sigma Black and Green Belts. Over 10 years of implementing OPEX systems from zero base within global organisations with a strong insight into engaging frontline staff.

25+ years working with large global organisations in Australia, NZ, Malaysia and UAE, leading manufacturing and service operations of small and large teams, successfully deploying business improvement methodologies, working cross-functionally with sales/marketing, engineering & R&D teams.

His operational, service and manufacturing experience has covered chemical, industrial and food industries.

Employment History:

AUSTRALIA POST (Business Improvement Lead Jan 2021-current),  BK BUNKA AUSTRALIA (National Continuous Process Improvement Manager June 2020-Jan 2021),  ALSCO AUSTRALIA (National Continuous Improvement Manager Sept 2019-June 2020),  JELD-WEN AUSTRALIA (Group Continuous Improvement Manager Nov 2015-Sept 2019),  NESTLE AUSTRALIA (Operations Performance Manager Sept 2010-Nov 2015),  H&R ANZ (Operations Manager Sept 2010-Nov 2015),  OPTIMAL Cable Services (General Manager Operations Nov 2006-Mar 2009), SICPA (Various roles Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, UAE 1984-2006).