Andrew Taylor

Experience

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  Trico Products

  Feb 1999 - Mar 2003

  Product Engineer

  Responsible for design and development of windscreen wiper systems

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  PBR

  Mar 2003 - Oct 2006

  Product Engineer

  Responsible for design and development of brake calipers and park brakes.

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  Futuris Automotive

  Oct 2006 - Nov 2017

  Oversight of Futuris' Program and Commercial Management teams in Australia, China and Thailand Key Responsibilities:- Accountable for the resourcing and delivery of programs within time, cost, quality and profitability parameters.- Oversight of Asia Pacific program portfolio and interaction with global business to ensure the correct company strategic direction- Provide direction to the Program and Commercial Team in line with the business objectives- Lead the Program Steering Committee with executive and senior management- Develop strategies for new business conquest and lead new business quote submissions - Overlook the business case development for new quote submissions and customer change requests- Develop and standardise global program management processes and reporting- Ensure the adherence to processes and reporting for effective tracking and communication of program metrics- Encourage a productive and positive working culture across global business to ensure open and effective communication - Foster an environment where individuals develop capabilities and self-confidence to aggressively pursue stretched targets. - Oversee the program and commercial inputs for financial forecast and budgetAchievements:- Led the successful bid for the Volvo/Geely DCY11 seat development contract resulting in Futuris’ first European customer.- Led the successful bid for the Ford Ranger Interior back panel supply contract in Thailand- Led the successful bid for the Ford Everest Load Floor supply contract in Thailand, India and South Africa- Successfully negotiated cost reductions for major customers while improving Futuris' program EBITDA Show less Program and Commercial Manager responsible for delivering the Tesla Model X seating platform Key responsibilities:- Responsible for delivery of programs to the market within time, cost, quality and profitability parameters.- Planned and tracked scope, budget, schedule, risks and resources necessary for delivering programs- Ensured the program delivery remained on track and to objectives through a stage-gate process - Communicated of key program metrics, issues and risks through monthly reports, program dashboard and Obeya room.- Directed the global program team and external stakeholders to achieve program objectives and milestones - Managed positive working relationships with customers and developed customer specific strategies- Led quote submissions for new business and customer change requests- Improved overall profitability of programs through management of sell price, material costs, supply chain optimisation, design management and operations. - Managed commercial implications of customer change requests- Provided accurate and transparent data to input into financial forecasts and monthly reportsAchievements:- Managed cross functional team to successfully implement the Tesla Model X seating program in 2015. Project delivered in 14 months providing US$165m in annual sales. - Led the quote submission resulting in the award of Tesla Model S headliner product Show less Program and Commercial Manager at Futuris for various programs as follows- HSV VF seating- Holden Cruze and VE Seating and Interiors - Ford Australia Orion and Territory Seating and ControlsKey Responsibilities:- Management of program and commercial relationship with key customer stakeholders (Senior Plant Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality) for Holden and Ford, delivering ongoing engineering, quality and cost reduction improvements.- Direct management of internal team members in engineering, quality, and commercials. - Leadership of cross functional teams across purchasing, operations, engineering, MP&L to deliver program outcomes.Achievements:- Managed the successful implementation of HSV MY14 seating project.- Led the bid to General Motors International Operations for seating structures on D2XX/E2XX global vehicle program. Futuris was strategically placed to win this program that would have delivered over $30m in revenue. The vehicle platform was cancelled by GMIO before sourcing was completed.- Led cost reduction projects for the Holden business unit delivering more than $2.5m in savings for the customer and competitively positioning Futuris for D2XX/E2XX JIT.- Successful implementation of new steering wheel and airbag assembly business for Ford Australia. Project delivered in 2 months providing Futuris $10m in revenue. Show less Lead Engineer for profit improvement team responsible for delivering cost saves on seating and interior products. Key Responsibilities:- Responsible for delivering sustainable profit improvements against a BHAG target whilst maintaining the highest level of quality- Provided leadership in developing ideas and executing projects to eliminate non value add cost in both internal and supplier products and processes. - Worked with and stretched the operations, engineering, purchasing and commercial teams to deliver on their individual targets.- Established business process for the generation, prioritisation, resource allocation, tracking and closure of cost reduction ideas and initiatives from across the business- Provided real time tracking of cost reduction projects, taking into account changes in external influences, to provide accurate inputs to financial forecasting - Provided weekly communications to the organisation reporting on the progress against the shared vision and stretch targets.- Development of project tracking room for quick and accurate visual updates- Twice weekly report out to Executive management on the progress and delivery of profit improvement projects. - Led weekly reviews and negotiations with customers on cost reduction initiatives, building trust, confidence and respect, whilst maximising internal profitability.- Identified cost, timing and feasibility risks and developed mitigation plans Achievements:- Successfully lead profit improvement team to exceed profit improvement target by 180% in FY10.- Implemented global cost reduction process for idea generation, tracking and forecasting. Show less Program and Account Manager for Futuris' Mitsubishi Motors Seating and Interior account through to end Mitsubishi's production in South Australia in March 2008. Responsibilities during this time included,- Management of program and commercial relationship with key Mitsubishi stakeholders (purchasing, engineering, quality, manufacturing)- Management of internal team for delivery of engineering and quality improvements.- Project managed relocation of carpet production line to a new facility.- Successfully negotiated on optimization of obsolescence claim at end of model life.Program Manager for Futuris' Ford Seating Account from March 2008 through to January 2009Responsibilities during this time included,- Successful launch of BF Falcon (Orion) seating program - Manage program and commercial relationship with key Ford stakeholders (Senior Plant Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality)- Management of internal team (engineering and account managers) for delivery of engineering and commercial improvements.- Prepared project budget and monthly forecasts- Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver cost reduction/profit improvement for Futuris and for customers.- Managed Cost Reduction database for monthly forecasting Show less

  • Program and Commercial Director

    Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Program and Commercial Manager

    Sept 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Program and Commercial Manager

    Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Profit Improvement Leader

    Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Program and Account Manager

    Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Product Engineer

    Oct 2006 - Mar 2007
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  HELLA

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Head of Product Management

  Key Responsibilities - Accountable for overseeing the entire Product Management discipline across the Aftermarket and Special Applications divisions of Hella Australia- Reporting directly to the Managing Director and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development of the business strategic direction - Responsible for the management of 5 Product Managers ensuring the development and delivery of product strategies in line with company, divisional and product objectives.- Management of all products within the portfolio including lighting, electrics, thermal management, filtration, electronics and braking. - Working closely with Sales and Planning to maximise delivery performance, sales and profitability whilst minimising stock holding. - Working closely with the Marketing Manager to deliver a clear and concise marketing plan including product promotion and communication. - Drive continuous improvement throughout the business through the implementation of improved processes.- Foster an office environment and culture to ensure fair working conditions and promote accountability Key Achievements - Formalisation of structured gateway process to ensure cross functional communication, decision making and successful launch for new product introduction. - Successful release of updated sell pricing to address negative margin products while moderating the overall impact to customers. Show less

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  ARB Corporation Ltd

  May 2018 - now

  OE Business Manager