David Wells
I combine engineering precision with people-focused delivery to turn complex ideas into practical results that create real, lasting value.
Experience
Production Line Manager
Melbourne, Australia 2020-23
Managed a multi-million dollar glass container production line, overseeing a team of 18 employees in a 24/7, 365 operation
Graduate Engineer
Melbourne, Australia 2019-20
Managed a multi-million dollar glass container production line, overseeing a team of 18 employees in a 24/7, 365 operation
Undergraduate Engineer
Auckland, New Zealand 2018-19
Managed a multi-million dollar glass container production line, overseeing a team of 18 employees in a 24/7, 365 operation
Education
Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
MSc in Project Management (Candidate)
About Me:
I’m a Mechanical Engineer completing an MSc in Project Management. I work at the intersection of technical complexity and real-world execution.
To me, “projects” aren’t just a PM discipline—they’re any work outside business-as-usual: change, improvement, new capabilities, and the messy middle between idea and adoption. I help teams make that work deliverable and stick.
With a background leading large-scale manufacturing operations, I bring a practical operator’s lens: what adds value in day-to-day processes, what doesn’t, and how to build solutions people will actually use.
I help organisations turn complexity into measurable performance—reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.
Previous Projects:
Process Improvement:
Visy Glass
Delivered a process improvement initiative at Visy Glass that increased production capacity by over $500k AUD annually. By optimising key bottle design runs and maintaining quality and process stability, the line achieved faster output to meet customer demand and reduce reliance on interstate supply.
Flooring Upgrade:
Visy Glass
Led a $200K+ pilot flooring upgrade project at Visy Glass, implementing enamel coatings and polymer safety matting that improved workplace safety and efficiency. The new surface not only enhanced the factory’s appearance but also reduced glass breakage through impact dampening, lowering safety risks and cleanup time.
