- Development, execution and monitoring of production plans with the ultimate focus on an increase in on-time delivery to the end customer- Management of orders from receipt at Sales to Despatch- Use, maintenance and improvement of bespoke ERP system- Direct contact with customers to build relationships and understand their needs and priorities- Involved in strategic company decisions to grow and strengthen the business as part of the Senior Management Team

- Designed and controlled systems (using Excel) to manage sub-contract operations using in-house produced parts- Used MRP system to manage bought-in parts from 50+ suppliers- Key role in ensuring New Production Introduction programmes were integrated into factory production plans- Achieved cost reductions by controlling stock holding levels and transport rationalisation

- Preparation and distribution of a monthly production plan derived from a Supply Chain forecast- Reconciled several different planning systems into a coherent and repeatable model- Communication of production requirements and performance across all functions from management to shop floor- Introduced monitoring and control systems to monitor and improve adherence to plan and customer backlogs

- Led and developed several shop floor teams of up to 30 people with responsibility for costs, quality and H&S- Designed and implemented wareflow system through department to improve throughput and balance work load- Initiated formal housekeeping procedures which became the foundation for 5S activities