| Leigh Smart Director | Leigh is a Graduate of Hawkesbury Agricultural College and started his career at Dairy Farmers Co-op in Canberra and was responsible for Laboratories in Goulburn and Albury. He worked for Bega Co-op Ltd and was Quality Manager for Peters Milk Pty Ltd. Leigh has vast experience in servicing the food and beverage industries. Qualified auditor and trainer for ISO9001:2008. In 1995 Leigh was appointed to Standards Australia Committees FT/9 and FT/025; Dairy detergents and Sanitizers and Detergents and Sanitizers for Food Industry. Leigh has had 15 years experience as an accredited Consultant with WorkCover NSW to design and stamp plans for Class 8 and Class 5 Dangerous Goods Stores. In 1999 received recognition as a Senior Food Safety Auditor by QSA and was appointed on their Certification Panel. In 2008 was a member of WorkCover Smart Move Program improving manual tasks in the transport industry. For a period of 3 years Leigh was a Mentor in the WorkCover “Safe Business is Good Business” program. Leigh was the Chair of the WorkCover Chemical Industry Stakeholders Group. In 2014 Leigh sponsors the ATA Truck Week 2014 event; one of the best promotional displays in Australia. In 2015 was elected to the Australian Trucking Associations Council as a Small Fleet Representative. Leigh convened the first meeting of the Dangerous Goods Subcommittee of Road Freight NSW and is the Chair. He continues to fund all these meetings and functions. Leigh was a Finalist in ATA’s “Outstanding Contribution to National Trucking Industry” and in 2016 was a Finalist in Road Freight NSW “Outstanding Contribution to NSW Trucking Industry”. Leigh was appointed as Ambassador for Truck Week 2016 at the ITTS and again held the most successful Truck Week event Australia wide. More recently has been a finalist in 2017: Finalist ATA ‘Most outstanding contribution to Australian Trucking Industry’. In 2018 the Winner of RFNSW ‘Most outstanding contribution to NSW Trucking Industry’ and in 2019 the Winner of ATA ‘Most outstanding contribution to Australian Trucking Industry’.In 2019 the winner of the ATA ‘Most outstanding contribution to Australian Trucking Industry’. |
| Kimberlie Smart Chief Financial Officer | Employed by Formula Chemicals since 1999 Kimberlie has made a significant contribution to the business within many sectors including Administration Management, Accounts Payable, Account Management, Marketing, Quality Systems and Production scheduling. Kimberlie and Leigh were finalists in the Australian Road Safety Awards in Melbourne for the 2017 Community Program Award 2017 and the 2017 School Programs Award. In 2017 Kimberlie was a finalist in ‘Women in Industry Awards’ in two categories namely ‘Excellence in Manufacturing’ and ‘Safety Advocacy Award’. In 2018, Kimberlie was a finalist in ‘NSW Transport Woman of the year’ at the annual RFNSW Conference 2018. |
| Rita Sellars Chemist and Technical Manager | Diploma in Cosmetic Science, Montfort University, Leicester – 2006 Diploma of Scientific Practice, University of Technology, Sydney – 2004 Bachelor of Science – Applied Chemistry, University of Technology, Sydney – 2004 Bachelor of Arts – Business Management, University of The State of New York – 2002 |
| Lisa Dolan Human Resources & Compliance Manager | Joined the team in 2016 Second Class Honours Upper Division (LLB Hons) Law with Criminology; Ulster University & Master of Science with commendation in Human Resource Management, accredited by CIPD; Queens University Key component part of the Management Team and implementing safe working practices within our Organisation including all aspects of Human Resources, Health and Safety and Compliance Lisa is a key contact and organiser in the recruitment process, redundancies and terminations Lisa is our return to work co-ordinator Lisa organises all internal and external audits including SAI 9001: 2015 & 14001:2015, NHVAS, TRUCKSAFE, CLEAN FLEET & customer/supplier audits |
| Skippy Lipano Lemisio Leaaailfano Transport Allocators | Skippy Lipano Joined the team in October 2019 Skippy career development progressed with his joining the transport department in August 2020 as a transport allocator and Production Supervisor. Skippy is an integral part of the team and implementing safe working practices within our Organization. Skippy has completed his scheduler training, Dangerous Goods License and Fatigue Management training with Kell’s Training in the last 18 months. Skippy is currently studying for his Heavy Rigid Vehicle license. Lemisio Leaaailfano Joined the team in October 2018 Lemisio’s career development progressed with his joining the transport department in August 2020 as a transport allocator and Production Supervisor. Lemisio is an integral part of the team and implementing safe working practices within our Organization. Lemisio has completed his scheduler training, dangerous Goods License and Fatigue Management training with Kell’s Training in the last 18 months. |
| Shane McLoughlin Production Manager | Joined the team in 2016 Diploma of Leadership and Management; APC Continuing on Shane’s career development in 2017, Shane was promoted to Chemical Plant Operator overseeing day to day duties include Production Scheduling and Planning and liaising with our major accounts. Shane is an integral part of the Management Team and implementing safe working practices within our Organisation. In 2020 Shane was promoted to Production Manager |
| Pending Sales Manager | |
| Michael Hall Equipment Development Manager | Joined the team in 2012 Michael brings a wealth of knowledge from his background in Electrical Engineering. Michael has designed and implemented our filling equipment, solar panels, LED lighting, while developing custom solutions for our clients. |
| Ian Lyons Maintenance Manager | Joined the team in 2000 Ian oversees a number of expansion projects. His objective is optimizing production processes, construction and capital expenditure projects. To ensure projects are delivered within specification, budget & time constraints are met. |
