Francis Allen

Francis Allen is a seasoned Maintenance Engineer at Simplot Australia Pty Ltd since November 2009, overseeing maintenance activities, employee relations, and initiatives like Lean Manufacturing and HACCP, while ensuring equipment operates efficiently for food production. Prior to this role, Francis served as a Technical Purchasing Officer and Maintenance Technician at Nestlé from February 1987 to November 2009, focusing on the procurement of spare parts and maintenance services for packaging lines and factory services. Francis holds a Diploma of Business Management from Federation (2009), an Associate Diploma in Mechanical Design from Chisholm Institute (1999), and an Associate Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management from College of Logistics Management (1998).