A senior Business Manager with wide experience in all facets of business in diverse manufacturing environments. I.T. and management skills involving implementation of numerous systems and business improvements. Looking to build upon these skills and apply them to a new challenge.

Ø       Implementation of E.R.P. systems and associated continuous improvement practices.

Ø       Delivering performance enhancing practical solutions to complex business problems.

Ø       Understanding the business and I.T. requirements of all departments within a manufacturing company.

Ø       Able to organise and motivate to make change happen.

Ø       Manipulation, analysis and presentation of key operational information. 

Career Development 

 Reporting directly to the board and responsible for the installation and development of business, analysis and communication systems. Management of a staff of 4 with a budget of £500k. 

·         A critical role in developing and improving the systems and management of a business that lacked controls and practices.

·         Implemented an E.R.P. system resulting in cost reduction and increased efficiencies.

·         Developed costing models and software.

·         Changed company working practices to maximise the effectiveness of information technology.

·         Provided education and support for best business practices and I.T. systems.

·         Reported to senior management on budgets and schedules and provided reporting systems on key company indicators.

·         Implemented HR, Time and Attendance and Management Reporting systems.

·         Installed server network and systems over a multi site company that supported E-Mail, remote computer access, business reporting systems, Intranet and Internet web servers / services.

 Part of the management team playing a critical role in the installation of a new system to help manage the consolidation of 8 companies in to one whilst improving the control and analysis of costs.  

·         Implemented an integrated manufacturing and accounting business

·         Installed and configured a Novell network and supported E-Mail, M.R.P. and business software.

·         Installed a new company C.A.D. system on to a common platform, integrating the engineering department with the business resulting in productivity gains.

·         Implemented bar coding into stores resulting in significant cost savings.

·         Designed, implemented and supported various departmental information systems throughout the company.

 ·         A joint project to strategically rationalise the facilities of multiple companies on to one site. This involved working closely with senior management on various proposals to streamline vital company functions.

·         Total savings of £500,000.

·         Installed product lines from closing factories, produced plans for layouts and transfer of material and personnel.

·         Analysed stocking levels and policies resulting in reduction of inventory and W.I.P. whilst maintaining customer service.

·         Proposed, programmed and implemented a networked production planning system which reduced the lead-times of material allocation and allowed material requirements planning and a reduction of staff levels. 

 ·         Programmed a production planning system linking a project planning package and a W.I.P. computer providing shop floor scheduling and capacity planning.

·         Produced management reports on major projects and writing and maintaining databases

·         Proposed a new production line producing aircraft engine pipelines for Rolls Royce. 

 Numerous projects of approximately three months in duration in different companies throughout the organisation. 

·         Project engineer controlling a contract for an engine test bed for Rolls Royce.

·         Proposal for capital expenditure on a cast resin transformer production line and proving production techniques.

·         Proposed, justification and introduction of semi automated PCB assembly equipment

·         Analysis of lead-times and shop floor capacity.

·         Stock analysis and reduction. 

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