Kennett Sinclair

Experience

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  SMEC

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2013

  • Assistant Resident Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Student Engineer

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
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  Aurecon

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2016

  Engineer
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  Meadow Meats

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  Operations Director

  Responsible for the operations of an agro-processing company with three abattoirs and processing facilities, 16 direct reports consisting of site managers and buyers, and 460 indirect reports consisting of administrative and labour personnel. A notable achievement was developing a performance management system that decreased procurement costs while increasing throughput by approximately 50%. Key responsibilities:- Full P&L responsibility (ZAR 800 million / AUD 60 million)- Develop and implement operational systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness- Monitor key metrics and manage day-to-day operations to ensure smooth functioning of the facilities- Develop and deploy business strategies for growth- Ensure compliance with laws and regulations Show less

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  Downer New Zealand

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

  Continuous Improvement Manager

  Led the establishment and expansion of a continuous improvement program across three sites and circa 600 white- and blue-collar personnel. One of my most significant projects resulted in a 24% improvement in compliance scores for temporary traffic management on construction sites across the road network in Auckland and Northland. Key responsibilities:- Identify and lead improvement projects- Facilitate strategy development and deployment- Develop, establish and support a daily management system- Train and coach teams on lean principles- Promote a culture of continuous improvement Show less

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  McConnell Dowell

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2023

  Continuous Improvement Lead

  Member of the Western Program Alliance Continuous Improvement team with my primary focus being to improve production planning and control processes of several infrastructure projects valued between $100 - $600 million as part of the Victorian government's Big Build initiative.Key responsibilities:- Lead the implementation of new production planning methods- Drive and support business improvement projects- Establish and support visual management centres- Assist in the implementation of the Lean Deployment Plan- Promote a culture of continuous improvement Show less

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  Rolco™

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Non Executive Director

  Member of the founding team at Rolco NZ with my role being to provide governance and commercial advice. Rolco stands as a pioneering New Zealand enterprise, recognised for its specialisation in roller compacted concrete and holds the position of market leader.

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  Alphaline Group

  Sept 2023 - now

  National Operations Manager