Michael Lloyd

Operations consulting

Edithvale, Victoria, Australia

About

Highly analytical and results-driven Production Manager with a proven record of managing day-to-day operations and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. Instrumental in driving a threefold growth in factory output, optimising operational efficiency while strategically reducing costs. Notably, played a pivotal role in the successful startup journey, culminating in its acquisition by Nestle.

Experience

  • Operations and supply chain consultant at Lloyd VDV Consulting
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Manufacturing Manager at Lyka
    Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • tails.com (Full-time · 1 yr 11 mos)
    • Production Manager
      Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Led a team of 30+ employees at a subscription start-up factory, overseeing the growth from 3,000 to 10,000 orders per week. Managed responsibilities encompassing safety, quality, logistics, maintenance, and production reporting metrics monthly to the general manager.

    • Production Manager
      Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • tails.com (Full-time · 2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Continuous Improvement Engineer
      Apr 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Led cross-functional teams in the analysis, idea generation, implementation and optimisation of key operational processes, resulting in a 15% increase in overall efficiency of the factory.

    • Project Manager
      Dec 2018 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Project managed design through to implementation of a factory layout shift.

  • Process Technologist at Tasti Products Ltd
    Feb 2017 - May 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos