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An experienced
yet adaptable manufacturing-led business manager with a
proven track record of success within B2B, production &
commercial market sectors.
Strong
all-round leadership & production site management
experience.
Results
orientated & profit-focused with production improvement
experience.
Experience of
cost-reduction, manufacturing budgets, JIT, Kanban, 5S
,SMED, ISO 9001, capital investment, Health & Safety, staff
training, Quality, new products & profitability initiatives
within leading-edge markets, now seeking a role where
rewards match results.
KEY CAREER
ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE:
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Introduced lean manufacturing techniques including JIT, Kanban &
SMED
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Worked with key account clients including B&Q, Homebase & Focus
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Reduced Waste in Both Labour and Materials through improved
factory layout design and manufacturing friendly product design.
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Implemented innovative new quality standards to achieve ISO 9001
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Reduced wage bill by £250k & increased general productivity /
profitability levels
Feb 2003 to Date
OPERATIONS
MANAGER: [snip] (£17m turnover)
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Responsible for all operational and development management
activities
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Appointed to utilise skills to ensure overall operational
efficiency and reliability
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Developed and implemented new business plans and operational
strategies
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Controlled budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation &
business scheduling
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Leadership of a team of 5 managers, 1 moulding manager & 8 shift
supervisors
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Provided motivation for a team of 140 on site production staff
over 3 shifts
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Handled training and development programmes for all staff to
improve moral
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Monitored individual & team performance to ensure all key
targets were met
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Oversee all site production, maintenance, quality and
engineering processes
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Implemented new and up to date management and production
techniques
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Improved product design leading to a reduction in labour costs &
production time
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Successfully introduced effective manufacturing techniques such
as JIT, 5S
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Ensured the completion of activities within stringent time scale
requirements
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Monitored and reviewed all processes and products to ensure
overall quality
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Championed the delivery of high standards of customer service
and support
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Liased with customers to resolve various issues and ensure SLAs
are met
2000 to Jan 2003:
FACTORY MANAGER (2 SITES):
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Responsible for all aspects of factory management & operational
control activities
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Controlled budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation &
business scheduling
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Appointed to lead day-to-day running of factory sites in
Tamworth & Birmingham
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Leadership and management of 10+line managers and a team of 450+
staff
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Control of Warehouse & Distribution working to very tight
delivery schedules
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Responsible for customer service, site facilities, Health &
Safety & production issues
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Led
introduction to lean manufacturing & SMED techniques to boost
productivity
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Increased service levels to customers to 98% or more within 5
days of ordering
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Successfully provided top-level services to [snip]
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Identified on-going methods of cost reduction, achieving 5%
reduction in budget
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Led
new product allocations of £1.5m+ whilst maintaining high-levels
of service
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Dramatically reduced overall wage bill by £250,000+ & improved
efficiency levels
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Successfully achieved an overall reduction in scrap levels to
below 1.5%
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Responsible for streamlining production onto 1 site, cost saving
£1.5million
1996 to 2000:
PRODUCTION MANAGER: [snip]
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Responsible for all aspects of production management & control
activities
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Appointed to lead labour resources to ensure achievement of
production targets
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Leaderships & motivation of a multi-functional team of 110+
production staff
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Management & control of a highly-motivated team of 2+
supervisory staff
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Successfully managed all aspects of stock integrity & waste
management issues
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Led
implementation all aspects of quality control to achieve ISO
9001 standard
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Utilised innovative management tools including JIT, Kanban &
Kaizen techniques
1992 to 1996:
PRODUCTION MANAGER: [snip]
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Responsible for all aspects of production planning & production
development
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Appointed to support production resources, health & safety &
stock inventory
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Provided management to 3 quality engineers, 4 supervisors & 120+
staff
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Controlled key processes including moulding, extrusion & steel
cold rolling
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Supported vacuum metalising, power presses & assembly
maintenance
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Championed attainment of BS5750 / ISO 9000 quality standards
development
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Dramatically reduced waste, utilising 5S, SMED & quality circle
techniques
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Quality Engineer/ Manager – Antiference Integra Products Ltd
EDUCATION,
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
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NVQ4
Institute of Industrial Management Qualifications
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Quality Auditing to ISO 9000 Series 1993
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A3
Institute of Quality Assurance Examination
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ROSPA Safety Inspectors Course 1990 – ROSPA
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City
& Guilds Quality Control 743 Parts I & II
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The
Complete Supervisory Skills Training Course
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6
CSEs including English, Mathematics, Engineering
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MRP,
POMS Warehouse Scheduling & Stock Control
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MS
Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook & Explorer skills
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Enjoys excellent health & fitness
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Excellent references available upon request |
