ANTHONY CHRISTIAN
Senior Manager
Gold Coast
Summary
A highly skilled engineering professional, who has worked for more than 35 years in manufacturing and research management, overseeing strategic planning and operational management to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. A proven ability to build strong teams, lead process improvements, and challenge businesses to strive for excellence. Knowledgeable Manager articulate in communication and decisive in leadership. Smoothly runs preventive maintenance programs and special projects. Organized supply manager and analytical problem solver. Whether it be managing budgets, coordinating projects, negotiating with clients and suppliers, or steering safety compliance, I can be trusted to lead from the front, consistently securing results which deliver on key growth strategies.
I look forward to working with your team to achieve and exceed business goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Australian National Fabrication Facility – Queensland (ANFF-Q), Gold Coast & Brisbane
ANFF Queensland Manager
03.2019 - 03.2024
- Oversee both strategic planning and operational management
- Manage sites at University of Queensland and liaise with Griffith University site manager
- Recruit, train, mentor and performance manage dedicated team of professionals and support staff
- Build positive workplace culture and implement health and wellbeing program for staff
- Manage facilities and equipment planning, purchase, installation, maintenance, and risk mitigation
- Measure key performance indicators to track and report on facility usage, funding sources and outputs achieved
- Prepare range of reporting for funding entities, access and management committees and senior leaders
- Actively drive marketing initiatives and capitalize on business development opportunities
- Astutely manage operational and capital works budgets worth $18.4M project over four-year period
- Secure funding for and project manage major capital works projects, including $2.2M cleanroom expansion
- Administer contracts and billing as well as managing grants funding applications and reporting
- Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, WHS requirements and training competencies
- Represent team and organisation at range of committees and management meetings.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for facility administration, developing future leaders in field.
- Established culture of teamwork among multi cultural staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals.
- Developed long-term strategies for continuous improvement in facility performance metrics
- Provided expert consultation on facility design plans to optimize space utilization and functionality
Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER / WHS OFFICER – SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed team of 7 technical officers across two facilities, and provided assistance at third facility
- Ensured teaching and promotional activities were well resourced and effectively supported
- Liaised with external agencies and suppliers to procure equipment and materials in line with university policies
- Proactively reviewed laboratory efficiencies and space utilization, and contributed to process improvements
- Partnered with engineering team to manage planning and timetabling of laboratory programs
- Oversaw all WHS responsibilities, maintaining safety documentation for all laboratory and field activities
- Undertook risk assessments and safety audits, and advised staff and students on operational safety updates
- Ensured compliance with legislative and university policies, procedures and WHS standards
- Demonstrated fair, ethical and professional work practices in line with university’s code of conduct.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane
CORE FACILITY MANAGER – QUEENSLAND MICRO- AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Contributed to Agilent Systems pilot program to optimize productivity, resourcing and financial management
- Established equipment booking system for Raman Spectroscopy and Queensland Microtechnology Facility labs
- Designed standardized forms and services for use with internal and external customers
- Managed budgets to track research project expenditure and maintain state-of-the-art technologies
- Coordinated all equipment maintenance and procured materials and supplies
- Led team of laboratory staff, delegating responsibilities to best utilize resources.
Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane
SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER – QUEENSLAND MICRO- AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE
04.2007 - 06.2017
- Contributed to ANFF research and development during role at Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre
- Partnered with public and private sector clients to understand their research goals and core requirements
- Drew on technical expertise to assist with state-of-the-art instruments, equipment and facilities
- Trained and up-skilled clients to enhance their understanding of and competency with instruments and programs
- Undertook research activities to contribute to various micro- and nanotechnology advances
- Managed daily operations of a cleanroom facility to research, develop and produce new electronic technologies
- Planned and coordinated team tasks in order to deliver on high-volume production schedules within deadlines
- Oversaw equipment sourcing, design, installation, commissioning and modifications to meet operational needs
- Coordinated all planning, workflow design, maintenance, upgrades and breakdown repair of equipment
- Negotiated effectively to manage contracts and control costs for new and used equipment worth up to $750k
- Vacuum technology specialist for QMNC
- Implemented and managed policies, procedures, work instructions, production documentation and training
- Led quality improvement initiatives to increase center productivity and reduce operational costs.
Reltech Environmental Test Ltd, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
10.2003 - 05.2004
- Played key role in transforming manufacturing facility from underperforming center to profitable business
- Contributed as part of senior management team, implementing strategies to transform operations
- Identified and implemented opportunities to improve processes, streamline costs and enhance productivity
- Led effectively, establishing cohesive team who was committed to delivering on key growth strategies
- Managed all aspects of design, manufacturing and development of temperature-controlled environmental systems
- Partnered with clients to scope projects and led technical teams to deliver heating and cooling equipment
- Ensured production department achieved project targets on time and within budget and quality frameworks.
Capital Production Procurement Manager
Philips Semiconductors
08.1983 - 01.2002
- Managed global sourcing efforts for diverse product categories spanning multiple countries and regions.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- On design team for 3 wafer fabs.
- Maintenance engineer in 2 wafer fabs
- Multi-skilled Apprenticeship
- Spearheaded change management initiatives within manufacturing wafer fabs, leading to improved agility and responsiveness in meeting business needs
- Led cross-functional teams in development of process improvement strategies for major projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Education
Master of Science - Vacuum Technology
Salford University
Salford, UK 04.2001 - 03.2002
Higher National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering - undefined
Stockport College of Technology
Higher National Certificate in: Mechanical & Production Engineering - undefined
Stockport College of Technology
Diploma of Supervisory Studies - undefined
High Peak College
Basic Refrigeration ACOPS Refrigerants Handling - undefined
S.E.T.A Stockport
Apprenticeship in multidiciplined equipment maintenance -
Philips Semiconductors
MHRW Licence Fork Lift Operation -
On The Job Training Centre,
Helensvale, QLDSkills
Technical knowledge
undefinedReferences
- Nunzio Cristaudo, Associate Director, Head of Advanced Manufacturing Reseach Partnerships, 0499 709 228, Nunzio.cristaudo@icloud.com
- Professor Justin Cooper-White, Head of School, UQ School of Chemical Engineering & ANFF-Q Director, 0417 721 296, j.cooperwhite@uq.edu.au
- Margaret Schiller, Manager, Griffith University School of Engineering & Built Environment, 0418 810 345, m.schiller@griffith.edu.au
Accomplishments
- Turned manufacturing process from loss to profit in 7 months by improving manufacturing techniques and workflows.
- Achieved excellence award by surpassing KPI targets with accuracy and efficiency continuously over 5 years.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of multiple research projects over 5 years.
- Saved the company $1.3 over 4 years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan.
- Completed the cleanroom expansion project, doubling the size of cleanroom available on time and within the $2.4M budget.
- Designed and built 5 cleanrooms.
Timeline
Australian National Fabrication Facility – Queensland (ANFF-Q), Gold Coast & Brisbane
ANFF Queensland Manager
03.2019 - 03.2024
Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER / WHS OFFICER – SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
07.2017 - 12.2018
Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane
CORE FACILITY MANAGER – QUEENSLAND MICRO- AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE
01.2017 - 06.2017
Griffith University, Gold Coast & Brisbane
SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER – QUEENSLAND MICRO- AND NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE
04.2007 - 06.2017
Reltech Environmental Test Ltd, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
10.2003 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Vacuum Technology
Salford University
04.2001 - 03.2002
Capital Production Procurement Manager
Philips Semiconductors
08.1983 - 01.2002
Higher National Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering - undefined
Stockport College of Technology
Higher National Certificate in: Mechanical & Production Engineering - undefined
Stockport College of Technology
Diploma of Supervisory Studies - undefined
High Peak College
Basic Refrigeration ACOPS Refrigerants Handling - undefined
S.E.T.A Stockport
Apprenticeship in multidiciplined equipment maintenance -
Philips Semiconductors
MHRW Licence Fork Lift Operation -
On The Job Training Centre,
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