Honi Walker
Chief Executive Officer
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
08:15
Welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
HOW MEN AND WOMEN CAN WORK TOGETHER TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE
09:00
How others can ally with and empower women to grow in the manufacturing industry
- Promoting gender equality through policies that provide equal opportunities for everyone in the industry
- Recognising and celebrating women’s achievements to influence their future development
- Inspiring and motivating both men and women to work together for greater diversity and equality
Hannah Campbell
Procurement Manager
Incitec Pivot
09:30
Ministerial Address: Challenges, opportunities and changing the status quo
- Creating a vibrant and inclusive industry that fosters gender equality, innovation and economic prosperity
- Ensuring access for women to education pathways connected to secure employment opportunities
- Addressing challenges in communities by creating strong and accessible employment opportunities
The Hon. Gabrielle Williams
Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister for Public and Active Transport
Victorian Government
09:50
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we action the shared responsibility of men and women to drive positive change?
- How can we ensure the entire workforce, including men, truly understand and appreciate the issues facing women?
- Why is diversity alone not enough?
- How can men advocate for an equitable and safe work environment for women?
- How do we create accountability to drive real and lasting change?
Moderator:
Honi Walker
Chief Executive Officer
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
Panellists:
Adam Carpenter
Manufacturing Mill Manager
Kimberly-Clark
Hannah Campbell
Procurement Manager
Incitec Pivot
Brett Weeden
Head of People and Culture
Not A Trace
10:30
Morning tea & networking
11:00
Understanding, solving and eliminating unconscious bias in the industry
- Identifying, addressing and confronting cases of unconscious bias in the workplace
- Examining the causes that plant unconscious gender bias in people’s mind
- Assessing and determining which biases are most likely to affect your work
- Incorporating training in diverse teams with equal men and women
Adam Carpenter
Manufacturing Mill Manager
Kimberly-Clark
ELEVATING YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS & OUTCOMES
11:30
Project management strategies to meet deadlines, reduce costs and achieve project success
- Exploring different paths and identifying the best route at the outset
- Creating a strategic plan and defining goals to create a clear vision of the project
- Commissioning processes to facilitate knowledge transfer between manufacturing and operations
- Including operations and maintenance in the design phase to ensure long-term efficiency
Bianca Shepherd
Engineering Support Workshop Manager
ANSTO
12:00
Networking Lunch
13:00
Building essential skills in manufacturing: soft skills to excel in your role
- Developing business acumen and meaningfully contributing to decision making
- Grasping critical and strategic thinking to get ahead of the game
- Nurturing your creative thinking to envision new solutions & approaches
- Using failure as a tool to succeed in your role as a leader
- Utilising empathy & emotional intelligence to advance your team’s productivity
Clair Edwards
Technical Director, Oceania
Symrise AG
CHARTING YOUR CAREER PATH IN MANUFACTURING
13:30
Building a successful long-term career in manufacturing
Erika will share the insights she’s gained in a 30+ year manufacturing career that’s taken her from a Marketing Assistant to a Commercial Director named Business Victoria’s 2023 Woman Manufacturer of the Year, as she examines:
- Analysing the key drivers to set your manufacturing career off on the right foot
- Developing a matrix of skills including strong communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking to provide a solid leadership foundation
- Harnessing your skills as a collaborator and negotiator to build bridges across your organisation and with stakeholders
Erika Hughes
Commercial Director
Integra Systems
14:00
Afternoon tea & networking
14:30
Leading by example: embodying resilience and flexibility in your team as a woman
- Adapting to changing roles and responsibilities
- Overcoming gender stereotypes and biases
- Learning flexibility in problem-solving
- Managing stress and pressure
Donna Paxton
General Manager - Group Human Resources
Jayco
15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: From the factory to the boardroom: navigating a male-dominated industry
- Strategies for career progression into leadership roles and standing out in the crowd
- Tracking your progress towards established goals and using feedback in a productive way
- Examining some key business and corporate realities in the manufacturing sector
Moderator:
Honi Walker
Chief Executive Officer
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
Panellists:
Karin Vosmansky
Executive Director
Mack Valves
Donna Paxton
General Manager - Group Human Resources
Jayco
Erika Hughes
Commercial Director
Integra Systems
15:40
Closing remarks from the Chair
15:45
End of Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024