A highly motivated, commercially savvy Operational Leader with 18 years of experience in the aerospace industry in leadership roles across operations management, engineering and project management. Experienced in leading large, cross-functional, global teams in both manufacturing & engineering environments, to drive change programmes, product & process continuous improvements, and business transformation, increasing cash margins & driving higher profitability. A Chartered Engineer with a strong engineering foundation & mindset; additional expertise in cost management and crisis recovery within operational and supply chain businesses. Significant time spent leading teams to deliver infrastructure capital investments, introduction of innovative & high-risk technology, and new product development programmes. A natural collaborator with strong influencing & relationship building skills, both internally and externally. A direct & empowering leadership style, focusing on team engagement, developing a high performing team culture & individual coaching. • Executive leader & team-member of an £800m manufacturing business, reporting to division MD.• Led the operational teams, reducing business impact by £65m after major supply chain event.• Developed new supply chain capability across the global network saving >£75m cash.• Introduced new technology as engineering lead for novel product design, make & test.• Leadership of high-complexity programmes, working collaboratively & influencing globally. • Strong relationship builder, managing internal & external relationship across all company levels.• Strengths in simplifying complex problems, with strong analytical skills & an engineering mindset.
Listed skills include Aerospace, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and 6 others.
