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Consulting on various jobs with clients including full project management of the complete fabrication of electricity pylons, Off grid generator enclosures and electric forklift truck conversion kits.Working with MT Fabrications to bring all Health & safety and Risk Assessment Policies up to date and compliant.Preparing the company to apply for ISO 9001 including introducing traceability to all work practices.Installing new management systems to aid a smoother production schedule.Organising the office to run more efficiently and to work alongside new production procedures.Working closely with the MD to recruit more skilled staff as new projects are brought in.Identifying new potential customers to increase the client base.All purchasing responsibilities for projects, identifying best products and most suitable and cost-effective solutions.

Day to day running of a busy sheet metal shop floor and associated anodising plant (off site).Communicate regularly with all customers and discuss any issues / lead times with orders.Problem solving manufacturing processes along with company director and designers.Liaising with suppliers to keep stock supplies constantly available with forward planning for upcoming projects.Maintaining current health and safety regulations along with ensuring all staff PPE is to standard.Ensure daily, weekly and annual safety checks / tests are undertaken including all service contracts, machinery maintenance etc.Resolve any staffing issues including conduct, holiday and sickness management.Achievements:Introduced a robust, yet more user-friendly job management system with comprehensive filing records which is accessible for all management and team leaders throughout the factory.Overhauled the traceability, accountability and accuracy of all works orders whilst progressing though the manufacturing process.Implemented a more suitable tracking process when customers’ work is moving from one premises to another.

Working with new and existing projects from quote stage through to completion and delivery to customer.Liaising with customers and suppliers throughout the projects.Organising shop floor staff to manufacture and complete components for required projects.Ensure first article inspections (FAI) and all on going quality control is adhered to.Monitor all build projects using CAD drawings and 3D modelling and advise on alterations and amendments when required.Ensure all paperwork is completed to enable finance department to invoice when due.Hold weekly and monthly production meeting to guarantee lead times are met.Verify that all relevant conformity paperwork has been supplied with each project.Working as night shift manager when needed supervising 10 members of staff over a 12-hour shift.

Leading and managing 11 staff plus temporary workers.Handling all Risk Assessments and Health & Safety obligations.Overseeing all human resources - recruitment, induction, solving staffing issues and contracts.Client liaison. First point of contact for delivering quotes efficiently with great customer relationships.Troubleshooting and decisions making on issues such as production issues, machine maintenance / failure, staff work designation.Comprehensive working knowledge of manufacturing processes from order / design / prototype / production / quality control / delivery.Experienced in CAD and working to a tolerance of +/- 0.1mm.Responsibility for all delivery schedules and route planning for vehicles.Effectively generating new business and associated sales activity through networking and research.All Directorship responsibilities including dealing with HMRC.Final decisions regarding appraisals, disciplines, and HR issues.All duties involving being General Manager with companies below. (South Downs Engineering Ltd / A1 Performance Ltd)

Please see Southern Manufacturing Services Ltd for job details.

Please see Southern Manufacturing Services Ltd for job details.

Executive search & selection.Liaising with clients and potential candidates on a daily basis both over the phone and in person.Advising clients on salary expectations, packages & legislation.Working with candidates on a one-one basis to fulfil their career expectations.Market research with regards to competition, salaries, and vacancies.Dealing with local, regional, and national agreements

Managing my own client & candidate database.Generation of new business in all commercial, industrial and driving sectors within Sussex and Surrey including negotiation of fees & hourly rates with potential clients.Sourcing candidates via local media/advertising, head-hunting and online job sites - following up with interviews in order to determine suitability, referencing and CRB checks.Client and candidate liaison on a daily basis via email, letter and telephone in order to provide the highest quality levels of service.Weekly and monthly margin reports and projections.

Running a department of 14 staff specialising in third party work for Citibank and their clients.Overseeing all HR related issues including recruitment, induction, training and staffing issues such as appraisals, disciplinaries and grievances.Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly spreadsheets and reports for various clients including eBay, Reebok and Agfa.Creating and sending all electronic files for clients daily.Implementing systems to reduce human error wherever possible.

Worked on a contract basis for various companies in the South East within the Recruitment / HR / Business & Marketing sectors. Generated new business via cold calling, attending meetings and successfully presenting the benefits of recruitment, sales and marketing to potential clients.Additionally, carried out Psychometric testing & behaviour profiling of candidates.Improved and developed existing business by implementing an enhanced standard of service, including the creation and implementation of marketing and public relations strategies in both the commercial and industrial sectors.Worked on behalf of companies for large corporate firms such as Seeboard, Npower, Gearworks, Jaguar, Jim Henderson Europe. Compilation of databases, forecasting and monthly management reports.