Phil Cox

Regional Chief Operating Officer at DSI Underground (APAC)

Phil Cox is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations management and business improvement within the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as the Regional Chief Operating Officer at DSI Underground (APAC) since September 2022, Phil previously held the position of Operations Manager within the same company from February 2013 to January 2019. Prior to this, Phil managed operations at Dywidag Systems International in Newcastle and worked as a Senior Asset Services Engineer at Aurecon, focusing on asset management services. Phil's background also includes significant roles at Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri, where leadership in business improvement initiatives and the implementation of the Toyota Production System were key responsibilities. Phil holds a Graduate Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing from Swinburne University of Technology and has two certificates from TAFE NSW in Electrical Engineering and Frontline Management.

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Newcastle, Australia

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DSI Underground (APAC)

DSI Underground is one of Australia’s largest manufacturer and supplier of specialist strata reinforcement and support products to the soft and hard rock underground mining, and tunnelling sectors. Strengthening our local footprint, we have production sites in Australia (Newcastle, Perth and Brisbane) and Indonesia (Surabaya). We pride ourselves on producing locally to guarantee the best service and a short, secure supply chain to benefit our customers. We also have branches strategically placed to service our customers locally. DSI Underground has a proven track record of driving progress and safety in underground operations. Formerly a specialist division within DYWIDAG-Systems International we became an independent and standalone business in 2017. Keeping in line with our strategy "Reinforcing Progress", we employ worldwide over 2,000 people, including specialist engineers, and have a presence in 70 countries. Mining and tunnelling present unique engineering challenges and demand very specific skills and technical understanding. This expertise runs through our teams. Our team understands your culture and bring the benefit of experience and first-hand insight into your challenges. With significant production capacity and scalable resources, we’re able to meet every demand, including urgent and high-volume orders. And as a major global player, we exercise our buying power to deliver competitive pricing in every market we serve. Industry 4.0 and the digital mine are here now, while drones and even 3D printing may drive a major step change in logistics. Where we see potential, we explore. Where we see a benefit, we invest to drive improvements into our customers’ operations, helping make underground operations safer, easier and more cost-effective. We have a long-term commitment to exceeding national and international standards and driving ethical and sustainable work practices. This is embedded within our code of conduct the "DSI Underground Spirit".


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201-500

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