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Daniel O'Shea
Wakerley,QLD
Summary
A results-driven executive professional, I have proven abilities in strategic planning, managing projects, establishing operations, operational improvement and analyzing project information to determine effective process improvements. Highly experienced in General Management, Country Management, Operations Management, Facility Management (FM), Safety Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, and Maintenance Management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER – CHILLING & FREEZING
MHM Automation
EIGHT MILE PLAINS
07.2024 - Current
- Leadership of the Sales, Design engineering & automation, Projects and Aftermarket service teams with full P&L accountability.
- Leadership for the design and implementation of business processes to improve business continuity.
- Develop and implement strategic planning combined with operational excellence initiatives to transform business unit performance.
- DelYOY increase of Net Sales of 38%, Gross Margin of 51% and EDBITDA of 167%
- Ownership of $40M P&L of the Chilling and Freezing business unit with a global footprint
GENERAL MANAGER – ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
ENTYR LTD
STAPYLTON
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Entyr Limited is a pioneering Australian company leading the world in solving the global waste tyre problem and delivering a complete circular solution for end-of-life tires. Using our internationally patented thermal desorption technology, Entyr converts end-of-life tires into high-value hydrocarbons, recovering carbon black and steel for industry use replacing virgin resources.
- Leadership for delivery of the capital and operating plans to achieve viable production of recycled vehicle tires via a thermal desorption process.
- Key activities and initiatives included capex development, implementation and execution of a $25 million plan for the existing facility.
- Initiate activities for transformational process growth and assets into additional geographies.
- Lead and develop the leadership team ensuring growth to business transformation.
Site Director | Country Manager
Albemarle Lithium
WA
07.2018 - 07.2022
- The Albemarle Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide US1.7 Billion Refinery located near Bunbury, WA is situated on 84ha of land with two constructed and operating processing chemical plants to produce 50kta.
- Application of expertise to develop and establish a world class lithium refinery employing 500+ personnel.
- Key activities included People Processes, Government Relations and Regularity Affairs and dignitaries, Customer Interactions, Strategic Business Planning, EHS, Quality and compliance.
- Accountability for operational site activities for a high capital intensive and complex world scale greenfield lithium Hydroxide refinery.
- Generation and delivery of key stakeholder reporting and periodic updates.
- Leadership for operations team commissioning through major project processes, supporting the project team to deliver the project to meet key goals
- Ownership and accountability for operational budget planning and execution of US$240 million per annum.
- Leadership for Albemarle Australian global Covid pandemic response when the state borders were closed during a time of business critical project execution.
Site Manager
Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL)
VIC | QLD
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Dyno Nobel, (formerly known as Incitec Pivot), is a supplier of agricultural fertilisers and industrial explosives within Australia. In this role, I was accountable to deliver support within IPL with a variety of duties, including site management for a short period at the Portland Operations facility until a strategic business decision was made to either close or continue to operate the site.
- Accountable for operational reviews to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives during a period of changing business requirements and market conditions
- Reduced the environmental impact of site through the implementation and monitoring of practices and standards compliant with IPL’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) policy
- Promoted a safe work culture through active participation in safe work conversations and ensuring best practice operational and safety standards were in place and adhered to
- Led and managed budget processes to implement short- and long-term plans for the continual improvement of plant and, accordingly, production outcomes
- Oversight of all team performance measures to ensure operational compliance.
- Supported and lead my direct reports through development of collaborative relationships and a joint mission to achieve organisational excellence
- Ensured all asset delivery was maximised, achieving a minimum Return on Net Assets (RONA) of 18%
- Leadership for operational plant reliability to achieve all operational targets and strengthen returns to the business.
- Reviewed and realigned site operations to embed lean manufacturing and business excellence
- Composed and presented thorough, accurate reports to senior management as required
- Optimised productivity of the site operations
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Computing -
Monash University
VIC01-2010
Master of Engineering Management - undefined
University of Technology Sydney
NSW01-2002
Skills
- Crisis Management and Response
- Leadership of heavy industry sites classified as Tier 1 Major Hazardous Facility’s under Queensland regulations
- Significant safety leadership experience in brownfield and greenfield projects and start-ups
- Proven abilities in leading, motivating, and retaining high performing and loyal staff through regular performance appraisals, compliance monitoring, training and mentoring
- PROJECT, CONSTRUCTION and COMMISSIONING
- Demonstrated experience at all phases of greenfield and brownfield major capital investments of monthly executive and board reporting
- Experience in leading the establishment and health a ISO9001 QA certified battery chemicals site
- Experienced leading across project and operation activities to ensure integration aligned to business core values
- FINANCE and CUSTOMER
- Leadership and experience to establish site finance budgets with key financial support for presentation and review at executive/board level
- Experienced with large battery manufacturing customers and presentations to support the business strategy via Site roles and Country Manager responsibilities
- STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Experienced stakeholder management of customers as well as all levels of government
- Key business and industry representation via board positions of various associations
Accomplishments
Leadership and development of a large intensive and hazardous greenfield and brownfield operations.
High level Stakeholder Management for a large blue chip US NYSE company into Australia.
P&L turnaround to deliver Private Equity backed owners improved financial returns.
Crisis Management of a business critical project execution during the COVID Pandemic.
Delivery of two Greenfield manufacturing sites for two different businesses.
Steered a greenfield project and large team through a Joint Venture Integration with a valued company partnership
Affiliations
- NFP Board membership Bunbury Geographe Economic Alliance 2018 - 2023
- NFP Board membership Edith Cowan University Southwest Advisory Board 2021 – 2023
- WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy, (CME), Executive Committee member 2018 – 2022
- WA Government Future Battery & Minerals Taskforce 2020 – 2022
Interests
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER – CHILLING & FREEZING
MHM Automation
07.2024 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER – ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS
ENTYR LTD
02.2024 - 07.2024
Site Director | Country Manager
Albemarle Lithium
07.2018 - 07.2022
Site Manager
Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL)
01.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Engineering Management - undefined
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Computing -
Monash University
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Committed to ongoing professional development, with a dedication to reflect on my performance and leadership capacity, whilst identifying and exploring opportunities for improvement.
- High level of financial acumen in P&L, Operational budgeting and reporting.
- High levels of integrity and committed to modelling and reinforcing the highest standards of ethical behaviour and values.
- Strong problem-solving skillsets for effective outcomes.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams while promoting collaboration and focusing on the development of professional and ongoing stakeholder relationships
- Diverse cultural establishment and engagement.
- Business excellence sponsor focusing on continuous improvement adding to financial bottom line
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead, direct and inspire change.
- Risk Management skills associated with business and operational activities.