Mining Services

Engaged by the business and private equity partner to implement global productivity improvement projects.

Key achievements:

• Delivered operational improvements of $25m pa globally – APAC efforts were focused on drill time and drill rate improvements
• Analysed operational data, performed time and motion studies with underground drill crews
• Identified various improvement projects, prioritised actions and coached the management team in execution
• Developed visual boards to drive short interval control to front-line staff
• Coached crews in shift hand-over sessions to drive implementation of ideas and improvement

“Ulendo coordinated the APAC team of a global productivity improvement project – he impressed with his ability to develop practical improvement ideas and with his sense of urgency in implementing them at the Olympic Dam site. He was easy to deal with and he interacted well with all levels of the organisation. Ulendo displayed a wealth of operational experience which makes him a very valued advisor.” 

Operations Manager, APAC – International Drilling Company