Barry Le Roux
Barry Le Roux
Associate Consultant
My name is Barry Le Roux. In 1999 I started out my career in flexible packaging, and in 2004 embarked on setting up a greenfields flexible packaging company which is widely recognized as one of the most prominent privately owned producers in sub-Saharan Africa. I have been intrinsically involved in the flexible packaging industry for the past 24 years and count myself blessed to be in a position to be able to provide a wide portfolio of consulting expertise to flexible packaging companies, enabling them to be the best they can be in their chosen markets. Over my career I have been directly involved in every facet of managing a flexible packaging operation and have experienced every perceivable challenge in the way of achieving success. My key areas of expertise are Throughput Accounting, Procurement, Planning, Costings, Prepress and Sales. With my experience you can fast track your success and eliminate countless trial and error scenarios along the way. My goal is to assist you to achieve your company dreams and goals and I am well equipped to get you on the path to success. I am prepared to help you at any level, from impartial advice or practical assistance to help you make the most of every opportunity. My track record proves that clear communication and expert collaboration will boost your bottom line. I look forward to being of assistance to you.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
2004 - Present
MTECH SA, – Chief Executive Officer
South Africa
  • In 2004 I spearheaded the establishment of a full-fledged flexible packaging converter under the name MTech SA (Pty) Ltd.
  • Over the past 19years as CEO of MTech SA, I have successfully grown MTech SA into the Top 5 largest privately owned flexible packaging converters in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Successfully implemented ISO9001 QMS and FSSC22000 FSMS.
  • Successfully oversaw the implementation of TOC (Theory of Constraints) methodology into our Accounting and Production Departments.
  • Benefits of TOC included a Nett Profit increase of 300% (3x), a reduction in working capital (WIP and Raws) of circa 45% and an increase in output of circa 85%.
  • Have managed a national sales team of as many as 11 individuals over the past 19 years have grown MTech SA’s revenue by more than 21x (21,000%).
  • Worked with raw material suppliers to develop proprietary BOM’s (Bill of Material) with brand names to ensure we protect MTech’s IP.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers looking to replace film structures which were not environmentally friendly or not recyclable.
  • Found innovative ways to reduce the number of colors being printed without negatively impacting on the output by utilizing my combined knowledge of the gravure printing process as well as the graphic design processes and software used.
  • Have extensively travelled the globe auditing raw material suppliers and identifying competent converting machinery suppliers.
  • Have identified and built relationships with suppliers of raw materials and converting machinery all over the world and have established Supply Agreements and Performance Reviews to ensure these relationships add value both ways.
 
2001 - 2003
M-Tech Plastics – National Sales Manager
South Africa
 
1999 - 2001
M-Tech Plastics – Sales Executive
South Africa
 
EDUCATION
 
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design
 
  • Digital Publishing
  • Computer Graphics and Animation
  • First Class Pass 95%+
 
Damelin College - South Africa