Automotive Manufacturer - Range Rover & Land RoverCurrently charged with the management of a team of Auditors and Coaches specialising in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, the globally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) for the automotive industry. Supported by a number a Quality Champions from differing business sectors, my main objectives are to ensure compliance with the ISO & IATF standards focusing on defect prevention and continuous improvement making use of Lean Manufacturing… Show more Automotive Manufacturer - Range Rover & Land RoverCurrently charged with the management of a team of Auditors and Coaches specialising in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, the globally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) for the automotive industry. Supported by a number a Quality Champions from differing business sectors, my main objectives are to ensure compliance with the ISO & IATF standards focusing on defect prevention and continuous improvement making use of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control). Show less

Charged with the main line assembly of the Range Rover Evoque and the Land Rover Discovery my main duties included the management of a team of 7 Group Leaders and circa 50 production operatives, my key objectives were stabilising and increasing line OPR (Overall Production Rate) to a level in excess of 90% whilst reducing operational costs, improve quality and reduce defects, and to promote and deliver a safe working environment, with Engineers and Maintenance offering a supporting role.

As Technical Manager I had key responsibilities throughout the manufacturing process, from the procurement of raw materials from 4 operational quarries to the supply, dispatch and customer care from the sale of 50 million units per annum. Managing 4 quarries, a 2-shift production line and 2-shift packaging operation, I lead a team of 6 Team Leaders with a total workforce of 66. My key achievements include :• Manage the procurement of raw materials from 4 operational quarries… Show more As Technical Manager I had key responsibilities throughout the manufacturing process, from the procurement of raw materials from 4 operational quarries to the supply, dispatch and customer care from the sale of 50 million units per annum. Managing 4 quarries, a 2-shift production line and 2-shift packaging operation, I lead a team of 6 Team Leaders with a total workforce of 66. My key achievements include :• Manage the procurement of raw materials from 4 operational quarries, resulting in resource stabilisation and a 40% reduction in raw material costs in a number of product lines.• Liaise with external authorities such as BSI/CICS, Local & County Council, Environment Agency, HSE etc. on issues associated with Legislative and Company Policies.• Manage capital projects including engineering works such as roofing, borehole drilling and wind turbines. I was also the CDM champion nominated to oversee the closure and demolition of 2 sites, an unfortunate result of the 2008 recession.• Working closely with the Sustainability Director, I managed the site Energy Efficiency Programme, including kiln car re-design resulting in an improved yield in excess of 6%, installation of a wind turbine, water treatment and recycling and compressed air projects.• Manage the efficient use of 2.5 million therms / annum (approx. £1.5 million) of gas used in the kiln / firing process, improving fuel efficiency by developing new methods to achieve a higher quality product whilst stabilising energy use.• Supervise and oversee the production process, reducing downtime and increasing OEE, utilising CI / TPM systems and tools.• Developed and launched an Intranet system giving shared access to an internal information database to communicate, manage, update and improve QA, H&S, Environmental and CI/TPM Systems.• Streamline / standardise the production process to significantly reduce working capital. Show less

• Ensured H&S Manuals and procedures were up to date in line with both legislative and company policies. Arrange (and in some cases deliver) training to suit.• Update and implement a new regime of Risk Assessment and Safe Operating Procedures.• Investigate accident and near miss levels, giving practical solutions to improve safe working practices and reduce the accident frequency and severity ratio.• Manage the successful assessment and achievement of ISO14001 Environmental… Show more • Ensured H&S Manuals and procedures were up to date in line with both legislative and company policies. Arrange (and in some cases deliver) training to suit.• Update and implement a new regime of Risk Assessment and Safe Operating Procedures.• Investigate accident and near miss levels, giving practical solutions to improve safe working practices and reduce the accident frequency and severity ratio.• Manage the successful assessment and achievement of ISO14001 Environmental Compliance Scheme. The 2nd site of a group of 24 to achieve this target.• Introduce and co-ordinate CI / TPM systems over a workforce of 60 production staff, leading to a slow but steady cultural change to working practices. Show less

1994 – 1999 Packaging Operator / Stand-in Team Leader – Redland Brick Ltd1989 – 1994 Laboratory Technician – Steetley Brick & Tile