Chris Arcobelli
Whyalla,SA
Summary
A General Manager specialising in processing and operational planning.
I influence performance improvement through commitment to clear business goals and plans. Core to this is a focus on the use of lean principles and performance management.
I have confidence in my style that has been developed from over 20 years of leading. I am particularly proud of my advocacy of diversity and have a proven delivery of balance that I have achieved in the teams I have led.
My Goal is to develop and deliver lasting improvements in each organisation that I have the privilege to lead at a Management level. I gain the most in career satisfaction by seeing improvement gains, profits made as well as seeing people develop to their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Manager
Liberty GFG
Whyalla, SA
06.2022 - Current
- Manage a 1.2Mt per year Steelmaking plant
- Lead a team of 250+ employees
- Manage the budgeting process for the business unit, including forecasting and resource allocation. +$900m
- Develop and implement strategies to drive business unit performance.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, laws, regulations, standards. related to the business unit's operations.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce cost per tonne
- Provide executive reports for GM and EGM on business performance and future strategy.
Caster Operations Manager
Liberty GFG
Whyalla, SA
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Manage 2 Steel Casting machines with a combined out put of 1.2Mt per year
- Lead a team of 80+ employees
- Manage scheduling to ensure customer demands are met
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Steelmaking Shift Manager
Liberty GFG
Whyalla, SA
02.2015 - 12.2019
- Oversaw Shift Operations for the Steelmaking Business unit
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt -
TAFE SA
Whyalla, SA05-2022
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
TAFE SA
Whyalla, SA05-2021
Certificate IV Frontline Leadership -
TAFE SA
Whyalla, SA03-2013
Cert IV Retail Management -
TAFE SA
Adelaide10-1997
High School Diploma -
Modbury High School
Modbury, SA11-1994
Skills
- Excellent Communicator
- People focused leader
- Operations Management
- Human Resources Management
- Schedule Management
- Budget Management
- Business Development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Idea Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Relationship Building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Unit Manager
Liberty GFG
06.2022 - Current
Caster Operations Manager
Liberty GFG
06.2019 - 05.2022
Steelmaking Shift Manager
Liberty GFG
02.2015 - 12.2019
Six Sigma Green Belt -
TAFE SA
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
TAFE SA
Certificate IV Frontline Leadership -
TAFE SA
Cert IV Retail Management -
TAFE SA
High School Diploma -
Modbury High School
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