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Neil Cordon
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional committed to people, sustainability, and delivering exceptional value. Expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain Management, complemented by a proven ability to cultivate high-performance teams and lead transformational projects. A track record of driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement positions this candidate as a valuable asset in any organization. Passion for leveraging innovative strategies to enhance processes and achieve sustainable growth underscores a dedication to making a meaningful impact.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineering Manager
Auto Pacific Group
07.2024 - Current
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols to ensure adherence to quality specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues in production processes.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices for quality management and process improvement.
Senior Manager - Quality and Continuous Improvement
GroundProbe Pty Ltd
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Products: High end technology solutions: Radar and lasers for mine safety & productivity. Customers: Global Mining Industry, Civil Construction
- Executive leadership position, reporting to the COO
- Position was made redundant
- Operational profile: Responsible for the establishment of operational excellence across the global organisation
- Key Successes: Created and integrated continuous improvement process that harnesses the power of every employee in the value creation and innovation process. Managed the evolution of the Quality system to suit business needs.
Head of Supply Chain & Quality Systems
GroundProbe - Part of Orica Digital
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Executive leadership position, reporting to the COO
- Operational profile: Responsible for the optimisation of supply and business processes across the organisation. Responsible for the creation and lifecycle management of all assets from product release to end of life.
- Key Successes: Project managed the establishment of a second manufacturing facility in Tucson, Az. Developed a world class learning & development process, optimised cost and risk management of the supply chain.
Senior Manager, Supply & Reliability
GroundProbe - Part of Orica Digital
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Executive leadership position at corporate level, reporting to the COO
- Operational profile: Responsible for the creation and lifecycle management of all assets from product release to end of life.
- Key Successes: Transformed a negative culture into a high performing team of diverse professionals. Introduced cost optimisation via Predictive analytics for assets. Scaled up manufacturing by 500% and enabled multi-product capability.
Manager, Technical Support & Development
GroundProbe - Part of Orica Digital
06.2014 - 07.2016
- A senior management position at corporate level, reporting to the VP Operations
- Operational profile: Responsible for improvement of business processes & performance, specifically in the area of product reliability, maintenance and spares management
- Key Successes: Achieved operational performance KPIs within 6 months, Remodelled the maintenance & spares management processes, Optimised inventory & supply of spares whilst reducing global holding by AUD2M in the first year, Developed a comprehensive resource modelling tool to manage maintenance planning, Achieved 3 reliability engineering improvement projects to deliver longer service intervals, Developed automated KPI reporting & single source of truth data from ERP system
CI Regional Manager- AP
Bilfinger Water Technologies
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Products: Stainless Steel Screening & structural products and fabrications. Customers: Hydrocarbon and Petrochemical, Water processing, Well Screening, Architectural and General industrial.
- Senior management position at corporate level, reporting to the VP, Operations
- Operational profile: Responsible for design & integration of a continuous improvement system and culture into the business, including specialisation in quality at a global level.
- Key Successes: Reduction in workplace injuries (leading to $80K saving in WorkCover premiums), Construction & launch of CIP model in Brisbane and India, Best performing site globally in safety and team improvement contributions, Integration of safety into the improvement model, leading the global group, Standardising best Quality practice as Global Quality cornerstone champion, Effectively deployed training in Quality, HSE, Productivity and efficiency improvement tools, Developing a culture of empowered teams delivering real performance improvement in their work areas and processes, Developing benchmarking system for global best practice
QHSSE Manager
Bilfinger Water Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Senior management role with responsibility for Quality, safety, environmental and continuous improvement. Promoted to a global role as continuous Improvement Manager.
- Operational profile: Development of existing ISO9001 systems to achieve new business goals and integrate with HSE systems.
- Key Successes: Six sigma projects reducing manufacturing variation & process costs, Effecting cultural change in safety and quality, Project management of SAP implementation in a four-month compressed timeline, Improving customer satisfaction ratings through corrective action, Introduction of design FMEA to core product lines, Leader of plant re-layout team to optimise process flow and safety, Establishment of vendor rating system and global program, Successful machine guarding program, all plant guarded in one year.
Quality Manager
Futuris Automotive Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Products: Seating systems, electrical systems, Headliners, Doors trims, sun visors, carpets, parcel shelves, boot liners, HVAC, pedals, steering systems, welded assemblies and pressings Customers: Holden, Ford Australia, Mitsubishi Australia, Toyota
- Tier-one OEM seating plant: 2006 - 2009
- Plant management in Australia’s largest tier one automotive component manufacturer.
- Operational profile: Quality assurance to TS16949 (automotive adaptation of ISO9001), A high focus on product design for safety (Australian design rules), A structured goal driven approach with defined KPI’s, aligned to strategy and vision, People development through coaching, regular PDRs and goal setting, Setting the standard for personal behaviour to company values.
- Key successes: Thriving on constant challenge, Continuous application of lean business principles, Consolidation of three manufacturing sites into one business, Managed the plant during the 2008 GFC shutdowns, Received a special recognition award for upholding core values of the business, Ran training in competitive manufacturing & lean tools during plant shut down periods, Building key customer relationships and confidence in the business through outstanding levels of customer support and interpersonal skills, Zero PPM and no ‘A’ issues for launch of Holden VE Commodore in 2006, Launches of Pontiac G8 US export program, Holden VE wagon, Introduction of new concepts to Futuris’ standard business profile: Global customer product audit, Quick response methodology for dealing with Quality issues, Introduction of layered audit methodology to sustain improvements, Product peer review process to drive continuous improvement, Corrective action relational database
Quality Engineer
Futuris Automotive
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Sponsored to move to Australia. In this role I was responsible for all aspects of Quality assurance in manufacturing. Promoted to plant QA manager
- Operational profile: Quality Assurance to QS9000 then TS16949, Vehicle launch engineering support, Troubleshooting at customer sites
- Key successes: Supported the upgrade to TS16949 from QS9000, Training all production team members in safety critical products, Internal scrap reduction of 10%, Developed supplier performance for key suppliers
Quality Engineer
Magal Metallifacture Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Products: Automotive Driver control systems: Pedal boxes, gear shifters, spare tyre carriers, tool kits, jacks, pressings & components Customers: Nissan, Renault, Ford, Rover, Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Vauxhall, Volvo, Bosch
- Responsible for APQP and current product quality assurance for this large European Tier one automotive manufacturer.
- Operational profile: Working in a strong team environment with multiple products and customers to satisfy. This included overseas travel carrying out Customer support at multiple OEM facilities in France and Spain.
- Key successes: Smooth launch of Renault Espace Tyre carrier program, Safety critical operator training program, Transfer of internal gearshift manufacturing to sister plant in France
Quality Engineer
Filtrauto UK
01.1998 - 01.2002
Quality Engineer
Ashfield Extrusion Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1998
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Nottingham Trent University
Skills
- Leadership; Cultural change; change management, Project Management
- Diverse sector manufacturing expertise
- Process optimization expertise
- Organized and analytical approach
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability
- Certified mental health first aider
- Expertise in developing high-performing teams
Accomplishments
- Achieved Implementation of an integrated management system across two divisions of the Auto Pacific Group
- Built high performing teams of up to 36 staff members in multiple businesses
- Implemented effective continuous improvement programs, driving employee engagement and improved results in Safety, Environment, Efficiency and Quality.
- Achieved Improved Customer Satisfaction by introducing Zendesk software and building an effective support process.
- Collaborated with team of 20 multi- disciplinary Engineers in the development of complex products such as slope stability RADAR.
Affiliations
Member of The Best Practice Network for over 10 years
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (UniSa 2007)
- Principles in Lean thinking (UniSa 2008) business improvement model
- TAFE SA Cert IV in Training and Assessment (2009)
- TS16949 and ISO 9001 Auditor
Interests
Timeline
Quality Engineering Manager
Auto Pacific Group
07.2024 - Current
Senior Manager - Quality and Continuous Improvement
GroundProbe Pty Ltd
03.2023 - 03.2024
Head of Supply Chain & Quality Systems
GroundProbe - Part of Orica Digital
06.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Manager, Supply & Reliability
GroundProbe - Part of Orica Digital
01.2016 - 01.2021
Manager, Technical Support & Development
GroundProbe - Part of Orica Digital
06.2014 - 07.2016
CI Regional Manager- AP
Bilfinger Water Technologies
01.2012 - 01.2014
QHSSE Manager
Bilfinger Water Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2011
Quality Manager
Futuris Automotive Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2009
Quality Engineer
Futuris Automotive
01.2004 - 01.2005
Quality Engineer
Magal Metallifacture Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
Quality Engineer
Filtrauto UK
01.1998 - 01.2002
Quality Engineer
Ashfield Extrusion Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1998
Mechanical Engineering
Nottingham Trent University
Personal Details
- Work Status: Australian Citizen/ British Citizen, emigrated to Australia in 2004
- Contact (Mobile): 0420 829272
- Email: neil_cordon@hotmail.com
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