Over 14 years management experience in a number of Operational roles within an advanced materials company servicing a wide variety of demanding and regulated industries. I have led existing teams and developed new, continually looking for ways to improve performance. Most recently as Manufacturing Manager for 3 separate business units, I hold responsibility for the manufacturing strategy and plan, KPI’s, budgets, CapEx and continuous improvement programs.
Why are they a good candidate?
- Values driven professional who succeeds through ethical, hands on leadership in delivering business goals.
- 14 years management experience in a complex manufacturing / engineering business.
- Extensive experience within Operations roles including manufacturing, logistics, production planning, quality and HSE.
- Experience in developing existing teams and creating new teams within Operations.
- Experience of working within highly regulated industries as well as highly unionised environments.
3 greatest professional achievements:
- Career path from Business Administration apprentice to Senior leadership role leading c160 employees within a single company through drive and determination to improve personal and business performance.
- Delivered process Improvement projects generating operational savings of £565k in the last 2 years within the manufacturing functions.
- Introduced visual management systems within all manufacturing departments and implemented procedural / process review programs giving production teams more control, visibility and highlighting opportunities for improvement. This approach improved OTDIF by 12%, generated 150k of material efficiency savings and reduced defects / rejects by 2% (3.8% - 1.8%) within 18 months.
3 most important things about next move:
- Open minded, flexible SME that empowers its employees to drive the business to grow, improve and succeed.
- Opportunity to further enhance my own skills and develop others.
- Commute within an hour of Greater Manchester.