Production ManagerPromoted to Production Manager in a new company production process. This innovative process introduced production line of various models allowing greater flexibility and line speed. The main challenge of this role was the production management and planning of 5 different variances of boats with multiple build options. Achievements included: - * Setting up 5 different stage footprints with a combined day and night shift crew of over 106 employees and 5… Show more Production ManagerPromoted to Production Manager in a new company production process. This innovative process introduced production line of various models allowing greater flexibility and line speed. The main challenge of this role was the production management and planning of 5 different variances of boats with multiple build options. Achievements included: - * Setting up 5 different stage footprints with a combined day and night shift crew of over 106 employees and 5 Production supervisors. * Reduced production times by c 30% * Implementation of KPIs on Cost, Quality, Service and Health and Safety. Show less

2011 – Present Fairline Boats Stores and Logistics Manager/Production Manager Stores and Logistics This has been a new challenge for me, and after being approached to take on this new role I was given a key set of objectives to perform this included * Setting up a centralised £2 million storage location within one of the production facilities. * Implemented new controls of weekly stock checks and random cycle counts; this increased the inventory accuracy to c.… Show more 2011 – Present Fairline Boats Stores and Logistics Manager/Production Manager Stores and Logistics This has been a new challenge for me, and after being approached to take on this new role I was given a key set of objectives to perform this included * Setting up a centralised £2 million storage location within one of the production facilities. * Implemented new controls of weekly stock checks and random cycle counts; this increased the inventory accuracy to c. 96% from a previous level of 64%. * Headcount reductions, which were achieved via the introduction of KPIs which highlighted an efficiency level of less than 50% per operator. * Removal of lineside kanban and issuing via BOM controlled pick lists to reduce boat build costs * Management of obsolete/slow moving stock via engineering concessions where appropriate Show less

Given responsiblity for a team of 14 personnel day shift and a 4 person night shift in a failing mould shop. Achieved the required improvements by introducing the following: * Short interval controls * Benchmarking of operators with training given to those identified as below standard * Reduced the build from 14 days to 4.55 days on a sustained basis.

Promoted to Supervisor of a new cell for the Targa 44 boat model managing 4 trades and 10 personnel in Mouldings/Mould finishing, stage 1 fit out and engineering. Our day to day tasks were staggered over 3 footprints all producing a fast takt set at 5 days, * Trained in basic lean manufacturing and worked to a budgeted set of hours * Assigned budgeted hours into the 3 operating sections and produced a task level production plan to allow short interval control and operator… Show more Promoted to Supervisor of a new cell for the Targa 44 boat model managing 4 trades and 10 personnel in Mouldings/Mould finishing, stage 1 fit out and engineering. Our day to day tasks were staggered over 3 footprints all producing a fast takt set at 5 days, * Trained in basic lean manufacturing and worked to a budgeted set of hours * Assigned budgeted hours into the 3 operating sections and produced a task level production plan to allow short interval control and operator management to ensure achievement of on-time production output and the production metrics of cost, quality, schedule adherence, and health and safety Show less

Selected to join a 4 man Prototype team, my knowledge and thorough understanding of processes and procedures were key for this role. Targeted to introduce two boat models per annum. Responsible for building new components following structural drawings, produce patterns and kits for external and internal suppliers. This included:- * Creation of BOM * Write key point controls and flow processes to assist with production handover. * Training… Show more Selected to join a 4 man Prototype team, my knowledge and thorough understanding of processes and procedures were key for this role. Targeted to introduce two boat models per annum. Responsible for building new components following structural drawings, produce patterns and kits for external and internal suppliers. This included:- * Creation of BOM * Write key point controls and flow processes to assist with production handover. * Training manufacturing production team following prototype completion Show less

Part of a GRP manufacturing team which covered all aspects of hand lay GRP and Cosmetic Finishing on luxury motor boats, between 30 and 75 feet. Product demand was high and quality dependant. During this period I was working within a team environment meeting production demand which was 42 boats a year, all with varying specifications to the highest quality standards.