SIRF Site Tour| Blackmores - Braeside - Highlights from the Blackmores' Op Ex Journey and Site Tour

SIRF Site Tour| Blackmores -  Highlights from the Blackmores Operational Excellence Journey and  Blackmores Site Tour

Blackmores Group is an ASX publicly-listed company employing over 1,200 people producing health and wellness solutions to give people the choice to take control of their health and wellbeing through the power of nature. Blackmores has 850 employees across Australia and New Zealand and 1 in 5 Australian households use their products.

Following the acquisition of our Braeside facility in 2019, Blackmores became a vertically integrated manufacturing, distribution, sales and marketing organisation for the first time in 89 years. Blackmores now has more than 65% of volume own sourced, made and packed and over the past 12 months , they delivered a record volume of 2.6b standard-unit doses. They are proud of their continued investment in Australian-based advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Following the integration of Blackmores Braeside manufacturing facility in 2019 , Blackmore’s Organisational redesign has been completed, delivering $15m in run rate OPEX savings. A further Supply chain enhancements have delivered $11m in-year cost savings.

In this SIRF site tour we will have the chance to hear some of the highlights of the Blackmore’s OPEX  and Supply Chain improvements at their Braeside manufacturing facility as well as an excellent opportunity to see these firsthand and learn how the Blackmore’s approach could also help your own business

This is a great chance to see the disciplined Pharmaceutical approach to manufacturing with many lessons that can help your own business.

Free for SIRF Members! 

Not a Member? Contact us today!

Limited numbers so get in quick to not miss out !

Due to COVID , this tour has limited space. 

Maximum 2 people per organization.

COVID Requirements

All attendees will need to bring proof of double vaccination status 

All attendees will need to bring and wear a mask

COVID requirements :

• Proof of Double Vax upon arrival

• Asymptomatic

• No known contact with positive person in last 7 days

PPE  and GMP Requirements :

• All visitors must be accompanied by a Blackmores employee at all times whilst on site.

• No food, chewing gum or beverages are to be consumed in Production or Quality Controlled areas.

• No jewelry can be worn in production areas i.e. No earrings, rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. Only a flat wedding ring band is permitted.

• Visitors with nail polish or false nails must wear gloves.

• Stockings must be worn if wearing a skirt/dress. Shorts are not permitted.

• Visitors must wear closed in flat shoes. No high heels are permitted in Production areas (Shoe covers must be worn).

• No make-up is to be worn in Production area.

PARKING

There is limited visitor parking at Blackmores – if traveling from the same company , please assist by traveling in one vehicle where possible.

On street parking is available.

Who Should Attend?

Operations  Leaders, Continuous Improvement personnel , Engineering leaders 

About SIRF Rt Masterclass and Site Tour

All SIRF events are designed to provide a safe environment for open discussion with peers on the topic of interest they are working on, in and around. Site Tours give the opportunity to see firsthand how another business rises to their challenges and learn from what they do that can assist your business.  

AGENDA

08:30 am Arrival sign in registration coffee / networking

09:00 Introductions & Aims - SIRF

09:30 am Blackmores Overview 

              Blackmores Continuous Improvement Journey  

10:15 am Morning Tea / Networking

10:30 am   Blackmores Site Tour

12:00 noon  Debrief & Discussion with LUNCH provided

12:30 Wrap Up

12:45 pm Depart

This event is included free in SIRF Roundtables membership

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?

PPE and GMP : See Above details of requirements

Is there Parking?

There is limited visitor parking at Blackmores – if traveling from the same company , please assist by traveling in one vehicle where possible.
Free On Street parking is available.

When do I need to register by?

Registration typically closes three business days before the event

Investment?

This event is included in SIRF Roundtable membership

Who can I contact for further information?

Brian Niven           0439 612 609     brian.niven@sirfrt.com

Angus Mackintosh  0458 079 017     angus.mackintosh@sirfrt.com