Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Dynamic National Sustainability Manager at Knauf with a proven track record in driving impactful sustainability projects and engaging teams. Expert in energy efficiency and data reporting, complemented by strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Successfully built long-term sustainability roadmaps, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance performance and compliance.
• Drive sustainability projects, support Steerco preparations, support sustainability improvement actions & support action plan definitions, implementation tracking & reporting • Track and follow up data reporting (energy consumption and efficiency, Green House Gas emissions, water consumption, waste management) • Communicate with BUs and plants, ensure proper information sharing & use and consolidate Knauf standardised reporting KPIs • Engage teams in sustainability actions, motivate teams, recognise good performance and support teams facing difficulties • Build up long sustainability roadmap for each plant but also at country level, analyze and evaluate energy & CO2 reduction potentials in the plants by periodic audits and assessments with the aim to achieve Net Zero by 2045, • Identifying sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measures and highlighting any opportunities to improve sustainability performance • Assist in preparing sustainability technology studies to support investment preparation • Ensure that digital tool implementation will fully support sustainability purposes • Targets (2021 baseline): Emissions: -50% by 2032 and Net Zero by 2045; Water: -20% by 2032; Waste: zero to landfill by 2032; Chemicals: red list free by 2032
• Leadership - lead and manage the site production team - 6 day/week, 24-hour operations, 3 shift supervisors, 30 operators. • Culture & Engagement - ensure fair and equitable treatment of reports and lead on morale improving activities. • Safety & Environment - ensure adherence with all site and regulatory requirements. • Optimised operations - ensure the factory assets of people, knowledge, plant and materials are efficiently and effectively used for the benefit of the business. • Quality & Customer centricity - ensure products are manufactured to correct specifications to meet customer expectations • Lean manufacturing - lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, cost reduction projects, and investigations. • Company: CSR Limited, acquired by Saint-Gobain in 2024.
Optimisation of operations and processes in the constant pursuit of sustainability and cost savings without compromising safety • Project planning and management - direct and guide teams through to task completion to attain energy management goals and support Supply Chain Strategy. • Decision-making - contribute to develop 3-year decarbonisation roadmap ($22.5M) and assess business cases; detect energy efficiency opportunities; synthesize technical expertise with financial know-how • Problem-solving - combination of resourcefulness, creative thinking, and leadership skills • Teamwork - integration of soft and hard (technical) skills • Utilities assets management - operation and optimisation of dual-fuel 12.5MW water tube boilers, ethanol and ammonia refrigeration systems, carbon dioxide recovery plant, air compressors and water systems - cooling towers, WTP, WWTP • $14M Utilities budget modelling
• Provide support and leadership to crew operations to achieve performance metrics, including safety and quality • Organise, prioritise and own multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a time-sensitive, fast paced environment • Motivate, influence and drive good business decisions while working with a diverse workforce • Partner with site leadership to establish priorities and deliver results • Targeting 65-71% OEE; 77-81% ME; and Work Order Completion 80% • Sustained weekly work completion >90%
Lead engineer and project manager in a wide range of $100K+ projects • Recycled water supply to industries Key skills and knowledge: Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme; advanced water treatment plant processes (MF/RO/UV); recycled water scheme validation plan; recycled water public health regulation, potable and industrial water quality requirements and safety impacts Stakeholders: Seqwater, QUU, Veolia • Biomass co-digestion Key skills and knowledge: red meat industry solid waste characterization, pre-treatment and anaerobic digestion technologies, configuration multi-criteria analysis, co-digestion manual, nutrient removal and recovery Stakeholders: AMPC, Thomas Foods International, AWMC (The University of Queensland) • Effluent pond management Key skills and knowledge: land application of biosolids and irrigation of treated effluent, Environmental Authority Permit/Regulation compliance assessment Stakeholder: MSF Sugar • Tannery process review and wastewater treatment challenges • Pipeline and Pump concept design • Biosolids classification and management (1-month secondment) Key skills and knowledge: municipal biosolids process management, regulation compliance assessment Stakeholder: QUU (Queensland Urban Utilities) • Tissue mill water management Key skills and knowledge: water systems process review and optimisation, close loop implementation, sustainable water strategies and savings opportunities Stakeholder: Asaleo Care (SCA)
• $10M budget management • Chemical department assets management - operation and optimisation of chemical applications and water systems (desalination plant and WWTP) • Shutdown maintenance - expertise in shut planning • Teamwork - leading a diverse team of internal employees and external contractors • Time-management - multitasking and task prioritisation in a 24/7 fast-paced and stressful environment, involving on-call duty • Troubleshooting - combination of technical expertise, resourcefulness and creative thinking