Celebrating Women in Operations 

Celebrating Women in Operations 

Welcome to the NAWO 100 Women in Operations campaign. This platform celebrates the careers of women in operations across our multi-industry network (our membership is drawn from nine industries that have historically had less than 25% female representation).

Watch this space as we continue to profile brilliant women working in operations across our multi-industry network.

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100 Women in Operations

Showcasing 100 women working in diverse and rewarding careers in operations

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  • Madeline started her career in manufacturing after joining a supply chain graduate program. In her current role as Demand and Supply Planning Manager, Maddi is now responsible for ensuring Oji’s Fibre packaging products are produced and delivered on time. And… she loves it!

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  • An industrial engineer by trade, Claudia has worked across multiple industries and countries ranging from FMCG and automotives to marketing. Claudia now leads the supply chain for Yates.

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  • Rajita started out as the only woman technician in AWS and is now a Senior Data Centre Engineer. She’s passionate about sharing her experiences and advocating for women in technical spaces.

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  • Starting her career as a receptionist, Hailey stumbled into the world of physical security. Now with 20 years of industry experience, Hailey is a Senior Security Program Manager, responsible for physical security of AWS data centres.

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  • Nat is the epitome of someone who never thought they would end up in operations; her story shows how embracing her curiosity led to her creating a path that allowed her to embrace her passion: supporting the safety, health and wellbeing of people and showing how a safety culture positively impacts the entire business.

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  • Rhi, a 28-year-old Maori wahine from New Zealand, embodies natural leadership and determination. From her start as a temp picker/packer to becoming the Operations Supervisor at ProPharma Hamilton, where she oversees site operations, her journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication and leadership skills. 

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  • From achieving a degree in chemical engineering to becoming a global supply chain leader, Amanda McNaughton shares how her diverse experiences in operations have helped shape her successful career. Read on to hear more of her thoughts on the power of effective delegation, communication and collaboration, plus find out what her advice to her younger self would have been.

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  • As a seasoned Delivery Station Manager at Amazon, Amanpreet Kaur ensures smooth daily operations and a positive working environment. With a strong background in logistics management, she excels in optimising processes and meeting targets. Her commitment to excellence and innovative solutions helps drive the success of Amazon’s dynamic delivery operations.

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  • With over 12 years of expertise in agriculture operations, Raniera now manages sites during harvest and has worked at over 26 sites across ECA. As an Inclusion Ambassador for GrainCorp’s Inclusion and Diversity Action Plan (iDAP), she has been featured on ABC Rural Radio discussing the vital role of diversity in agriculture. Committed to leading and inspiring teams towards success, she is an advocate for a more inclusive and innovative agricultural industry.

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  • Showing that dedication, tenacity and hard work pay off, Ashley has made impressive progress after deciding on a career and industry. Following an apprenticeship in mining to work with heavy machinery, she took the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a seasonal position at CSBP in despatch. This led to a permanent role as a process technician, and then on to her becoming a successful Process Group Leader.

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  • Mariam has a decade of experience in engineering, working with top companies like Hyne Timber & Xlam, Inghams Enterprises, PepsiCo ANZ, Cement Australia and Bradken. During this time, she has excelled in diverse roles ranging from preventative maintenance, asset management strategy and large-scale project management, including production equipment upgrades and CMMS-ERP integration.

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  • Over the past 3.5 years, Hayley has excelled as a Health and Safety Advisor at one of the largest wineries in the Barossa Valley. Following a successful tenure as a Quality Manager, she moved into a broader role as the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager at a wine bottling facility. Her dedication and expertise led her to focus primarily on Health and Safety within Winery Operations, where she continues to make a significant impact today.

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  • Starting with Australia Post as a Christmas Casual in October 2003, Carmel rapidly advanced through various roles, in Mail Centre processing and as a Postal Delivery Officer (PDO). She gained valuable experience working in a Licensed Post Office before returning to Australia Post. Carmel then embraced the opportunity to become a relief Team Leader, taking on new challenges and responsibilities that showcase her dedication and growth within the organisation.

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  • Belinda has nearly 20 years of Process Engineering and Process Safety experience, gained from workig for BP in various roles across engineering, safety, projects and change management. Having joined WesCEF three years ago, she now leads a team of 50 people across three process plant areas at an Ammonium Nitrate production facility, balancing operational, maintenance and customer demands. As well as being a chartered chemical engineer, she’s a passionate diversity & inclusion advocate.

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  • Through her diverse career, beginning with 12 years as an onsite account manager in recruitment, Nicole has developed a deep understanding of client needs. Seeking a change, she earned a Cert III in Process Plant Operations and worked at Mobil for six years, honing her technical and problem-solving skills. Now, as a Maintenance Manager at Viva Energy’s Newport Terminal, Nicole oversees critical maintenance operations, leveraging her extensive experience to optimise facility performance and deliver exceptional results.

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  • Lee’s 32-year journey in the rail industry showcases remarkable resilience and adaptability, allowing her to embrace diverse roles along the way. In her current role, she manages Arc’s Planning Team ensuring efficient delivery of planning and financial services across the Arc Network.The role involves balancing a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, maximise contractor performance to help Arc meet its business objectives.

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  • In leading Business Development at Mondelez ANZ, Alice oversees critical functions that link manufacturing with commercial functions to ensure seamless product launches, boost productivity, reduce complexity, enhance capacity and meet growth targets. She also manages external manufacturing partnerships vital for expanding our production capabilities.

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  • Driven by an interest in the natural environment, Sri moved from hands-on operational roles in construction – including four years in construction diving and as a shotfirer and engineer in civil construction – to mine rehabilitation and closure. Since 2022, Sri has project-managed rehabilitation activities at Mt Jackson and led the Closure Planning and Execution team in Perth. She holds a Civil Engineering degree and a Master’s in Mining Engineering.

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  • From joining as a Category Manager at TWE in 2021, Sunanda has gained experience across multiple areas. Now as Head of Procurement Excellence, she takes the lead in setting up the technological, process and governance, risk & compliance foundations for the Procurement team, helping them deliver their objectives.

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  • Taylor has progressed to become an executive manager, overseeing multi-million-dollar accounts across a range of industries, after taking a risk on moving into an Operations role, having initially interviewed for a Marketing position! Despite initial discomfort and unfamiliarity, she has carved out a successful journey for herself ever since!

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  • After having started with CBH in 2011, Michaela has progressed to Area Manager, having shown her abilities during the busy 2018 harvest time overseeing quality control, logistics and frontline staff support. Her quick thinking and problem-solving skills continue to help her drive positive change, benefiting both staff and stakeholders.

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The purpose of this campaign is to amplify the stories of women in operational roles.  

Your nomination not only recognises your nominee’s success publicly (which is awesome for boosting self-efficacy and confidence) , it also draws attention to your employer brand and the exciting opportunities your business offers for people of all genders. Our desired outcome is that other businesses in your sector and the broader community start to see that the landscape is changing and really shake up some of those pesky gender stereotypes! 

 

Please join our campaign by nominating women and non-binary (they/them and she/her identifying) people in your business to be profiled on our social media and website throughout 2024.  

Nominees will also be offered the opportunity to be guests on ‘What a Job’ – our fortnightly online Check In & Chats. The nomination process is quick and easy.