Wayne Needs

Background

About Wayne Needs

An experienced Senior Leader with extensive Aviation experience. A LEAN- Six Sigma champion with skills and experience to optimise business processes and customer programs to deliver better commercial outcomes and higher levels of customer satisfaction. A consultative and inclusive leader that can take the team along the journey and ensure their full engagement and enthusiastic contribution to the business strategy. Key strengths – • Broad technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems. • Very strong understanding of financial business drivers. • Ability to build lasting customer relationships based on trust • Ability to understand, analyse and develop solutions for complex operational issues. • Experienced at dealing with Unions and driving Win-Win outcomes in a collaborative way. • Strong planning and organising capability • Ability to identify the appropriate LEAN tools to utilise to generate significant improvements. • Able to develop and implement KPI performance management systems. • Ability to fully engage the team to enthusiastically engage with the business strategy and proactively drive the business performance. Experienced at leading multi-disciplined teams including Engineering, Quality, Supplier Management, IT, Facilities, Safety, Environment, Project Management, Business Improvement (Lean) and HR.