Experienced

We have over 15 years experience in designing and delivering continuous improvement solutions to industry and have worked on some of Australia’s largest Lean implementations in defence, government, manufacturing, mining and engineering.

Our work speaks for itself. If you would like to talk to some of our clients please get in touch.

What We Do

One of the most important aspects of a Lean implementation is the facilitator’s ability to contextualise, coach and mentor participants. The facilitator needs to be the right cultural fit for your organisation. CI TEAMS has a large team of national Lean experts and project managers that will work with you to ensure you are getting the right skillset to support your journey.

Proven Model

We use a tried and tested model which is underpinned by best practice change management methodologies. We believe in a learn and apply model where the real change happens by applying lean principles in a compounding manner on real projects in the workplace, which builds sustainable capability.

Our Team

Kim Moscarda - Western Australia

Kim Moscarda

With over 25 years in the Energy industry, Kim specialises in continuous improvement, asset management, and project management. He champions Lean principles and effective leadership, believing they can revolutionise organisational performance. Kim has extensive experience implementing Lean at BHP and helps organisations establish strategic plans for operational execution. He has significant experience implementing Lean for Government and running process mapping projects. He's a Mechanical Engineer with Masters-level qualifications related to engineering and operations, and is an active member of the Institute of Engineers Australia.

Philip Lowe - Western Australia

Philip Lowe

Phil, with 25+ years in various industries, is a seasoned business improvement coach and facilitator. As a mechanical engineer, he holds an MBA, Master Black Belt certification, and other accolades. He's led transformative projects across multiple countries, achieving notable successes like a 30% reduction in operating costs. Phil is a hands-on trainer and consultant, guiding individuals from operators to senior management. His vast client portfolio includes giants like Compass Group, BHP, Chevron, and Rio Tinto. He has experience applying Lean in professional services, mining, oil and gas and manufacturing.

Sam Feltaous - New South Wales

Sam Feltaous

With over 20 years in diverse industries, Sam is a seasoned business improvement coach specialising in Lean & Six Sigma and Change Management. An alumnus of the University of Sydney with a Chemical Engineering degree, he's also a certified Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt. Adopting a hands-on approach, Sam has collaborated with major firms like BHP, Rio Tinto, and AMP, leveraging practical tools to drive performance enhancement across various sectors from mining to logistics.

Antonio Lombardi - Western Australia

Antonio Lombardi

Antonio is a seasoned Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over 30 years of experience as a Lean Leader and Manufacturing Plant Manager. He specialises in continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on sustainable initiatives and projects. His extensive background spans 4 continents and various industries including Rail Components, Automotive, Electronics, Yachts, Drill Rigs, and Mining, Ports, and Utilities. Antonio has successfully implemented Lean initiatives and fostered a culture of continuous improvement across organisations like Rio Tinto, Fiat/Chrysler Group, Boart Longyear, and WA Water Corporation.

Andrew Christofides

Andrew has dedicated the past 15 years of his career to working in organisational design, people development and business improvement with a passion for helping organisations achieve both learning and operational outcomes. He was a co-director of one of WAs largest Lean training and consulting firms and spent an early part of his career helping Navitas Consulting Services build their national business improvement capability.

Dan Batey

Dan has a background in building and leading businesses in the education and business improvement sectors. He setup colleges in Indonesia and led several businesses for Navitas Ltd working across Australian, South East Asian & European markets. His career has had a large focus on business improvement & Lean and he has worked with some of Australia’s leading companies on their operational excellence strategies.

Maia Lalwani

As Regional Manager - East Coast, Maia brings over 15 years’ experience overseeing Lean and Continuous Improvement solutions, building trusted relationships with clients from the public sector; small to large manufacturers; through to iconic global brands in transport, warehousing and logistics. Passionate about genuine communication, her experience spans managing teams across operations, sales and training within Australia’s workforce education and training sector. She has driven business expansion, led complex large-scale training rollouts and enjoys engaging client stakeholders across all levels to ensure every program has a lasting impact.

Lisa Thornton-Rowe

Lisa has over 10 years’ experience in supporting organisations in their learning journey and is a highly experienced Operations Coordinator in learning and development. Lisa supports Essemy clients with their coordination and setup of programs and workshops to ensure all the logistics are managed seamlessly. Prior to joining Essemy, Lisa was a Learning and Development Coordinator with AIMWA and worked across both private and government organisations.

Michael Fioravanti - South Australia

Michael Fioravanti

Michael is a seasoned management professional with over 30 years of leadership experience across defence, mining, rail, aviation and civil construction. He specialises in business transformation, visual management and Management Operating Systems (MOS), with strong capability in embedding Lean principles and establishing PMO frameworks that drive operational excellence. Michael holds an MBA and Lean Six Sigma certification and has worked with industry leaders such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Vale, FMG, Pacific National, ARTC, Sydney Trains and Honda Australia. He combines strategic insight with hands-on coaching to build sustainable capability through structured governance, visual management techniques and leadership accountability, helping organisations embed continuous improvement at all levels.

Glen Knight - New South Wales

Glen Knight

With 20 years in FMCG food processing including Arnott's Snack Foods and Frito Lay, Glen has worked across quality, operations, and human resources, giving him a strong understanding of how systems and people drive performance. His passion for developing capability led him to establish a Registered Training Organisation, delivering hundreds of Lean qualifications from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma. Glen has since provided Lean coaching and support to organisations across manufacturing, engineering, agribusiness, and printing, creating practical, engaging learning experiences that build capability and strengthen continuous improvement cultures.

James McIntosh - Brisbane, QLD

James McIntosh

With over 25 years in manufacturing and operational improvement, James specialises in Lean, production system design, and practical problem solving across automotive, mining, textiles, electronics, and broader manufacturing. He began his career in the Australian automotive sector, working across Parts & Accessories, Tier 1 suppliers, and vehicle assembly, building a strong foundation in world-class operations. Since returning to Queensland, James has delivered improvement programs that have doubled production for a medical manufacturer, optimised mine-site workshops, and reduced energy costs by one-third in textiles. He also brings a valuable commercial perspective, having successfully purchased, grown, and sold a manufacturing business.

Subi Juneja - Sydney, NSW

Subi Juneja

Subi brings over 35 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, and continuous improvement across automotive, white goods, fluid handling, mining, and service sectors. He is a Lean and Six Sigma expert, having trained under Japanese sensei coaching at Denso (Toyota Group) and implemented Lean transformation at brownfield sites globally. Subi has delivered sustained improvement programs through strategy deployment, visual management, problem solving, and KPI-driven initiatives. He has worked with major organisations including Fortescue Metals Group, Thiess, Pact Group, John Holland Rail, and Cameron Group, driving measurable operational and performance improvements. Subi is also an experienced consultant and facilitator, developing both frontline and executive capability to embed continuous improvement culture.

Vince Agostino - Sydney, NSW

Vince Agostino

With over 30 years in manufacturing, production, operations, and continuous improvement, Vince specialises in Lean transformation, operational excellence, and capability development across FMCG, service, industrial and manufacturing sectors. He has worked with organisations ranging from SMEs; to Local Government; to leading brands including Coca-Cola, Goodman Fielder, Selleys, Darrell Lea, and Sugar Australia. Vince is highly experienced in facilitating improvement workshops, implementing Lean and TPM systems, and developing leadership and frontline capability. Known for his hands-on and engaging style, he works effectively across all levels of an organisation to deliver measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, and culture.

Darrel North - Melbourne, Victoria

Darrel North

With over 25 years of experience in continuous improvement, Darrel specialises in helping organisations improve performance and embed sustainable change across manufacturing, telecommunications, health, and service sectors. He played a key role in leading Lean Manufacturing strategy and people development at Pacific Brands and has held Learning and Development leadership roles at Telstra and Siemens, bringing a strong focus on capability building alongside operational improvement. Darrel has spent over a decade supporting a long list of organisations including BlueScope Steel to develop and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Known for his cheerful, practical and hands-on approach, he works across all levels of an organisation to build capability, improve processes, and embed a mindset of continuous improvement grounded in engagement.

Do you have other Learning & Development Needs?

We are part of the Essemy group, with access to hundreds of experts across a range of disciplines.

Prior to embarking on a Lean journey, you may choose to build a complementary skillset within your leadership team, which helps to sustain the change. During the scoping phase we will assist you in identifying whether there is any additional training that you would like to build into your continuous improvement program.