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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

Responsible for all aspects of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality across the Powerstar sites in Sheffield and Bromsgrove. Ensuring the continued certification of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with the implementation of any other necessary standards to achieve the business needs.Environmental, Social and Governance along with Corporate Social Responsibility will feature heavily in the role and will become a critical part of the business environment. Compliance to all necessary regulations and legal requirements will also be a necessity of the role.Continued responsibility for the facilities, fleet and aspects of the IT Infrastructure and administration continue to play a part within the scope of the role.

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing of products and equipment at the Powerstar Sheffield site; primarily focusing on the coordination of MP&L, Procurement and Manufacturing to achieve the customer’s requirements on-time and in full as a business priority. Understanding the order book and appropriate scheduling, the manufacturing, operational and specific business processes, and, to continually improve these processes and ways of working, whilst building a first-class team through mentoring, guidance, and training.Quality is paramount to ensuring that all work is carried out correctly and accurately, which ultimately leads to minimal customer complaints and issues; housekeeping, traceability and continual improvement are only some of the areas required to ensure that we meet and exceed not only the applicable standards required by an external body but our customers, suppliers and ultimately the team.Ensure that a visible presence is first and foremost on site, with responsibility for the efficient operation of the production area, and accountability for delivering production volumes and quality specification against budgeted targets. Ensure that safety compliance is maximised, whilst minimising downtime.

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Gb

Responsible for the efficient running of the operations of a division, as well as being actively involved in the development of processes on site. As the waste industry is highly regulated and complex it is expected that standards are set higher than those mandated by legislation and that technology is embraced to improve the service levels to our customers. Ensure that a visible presence is first and foremost on site, with responsibility for the efficient operation of the production area, and accountability for delivering production volumes and quality specification against budgeted targets. Ensure that safety compliance is maximised, whilst minimising downtime and interruption to recycling and recovery rates; establishing targets and goals for the division and the wider Group as well as playing an active role in setting out the plan along with its implementation

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, Gb

Responsible for the Quality Team and all aspects of Quality within the business environment. Dealing with customer's quality queries and concerns, managing the systems and processes, whilst ensuring adherence to the Certified Bodies requirements and auditing regime. Ensuring that reviews of currently implemented systems and processes are carried out, whilst updating, clarifying and implementing systems in-line with the appropriate ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard, and ensuring adherence to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2015. Introduction of KPI's and CI/Kaizen activities, Structured problem solving techniques through the implementation of 8D and other Lean/Quality/Manufacturing activities.

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, Gb

Reviewing currently implemented systems and processes, updating, clarifying and implementing systems in-line with the appropriate ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard, whilst also ensuring adherent to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2015. Introduction of KPI's and CI/Kaizen activities, Structured problem solving techniques through the implementation of 8D and other Lean/Quality/Manufacturing activities.

Redditch, Gb

Responsible for the Redditch Medical North East sites and the InSpec range of products; primarily focusing on the coordination of business operations and systems to achieve the customer’s requirements on-time and in full as a business priority. Understanding the order book and appropriate scheduling, the manufacturing, operational and specific business processes, and, to continually improve these processes and ways of working, whilst building a first-class team through mentoring, guidance and training.Quality is paramount to ensuring that all work is carried out correctly and accurately, which ultimately leads to minimal customer complaints and issues; housekeeping, traceability and continual improvement are only some of the areas required to ensure that we meet and exceed not only the applicable standards required by an external body but our customers, suppliers and ultimately the team.

Cambridge, Gb

Responsible for developing, implementing and the accreditation of an ISO 9001:2015 management system in a Semiconductor manufacturing environment, whilst dealing with the challenges encountered by a start-up business; working in a heavy Research and Design environment, and, the introduction of their production line in the cleanroom environment. Further successes in an ISO 14001:2015 implementation at the request of customers and C-Level Management along with the introduction of a supplier quality system, including a “what’s in it for we” approach, auditing and support.The intention of this role was to implement the systems and introduce Health and Safety processes and procedures, leading to IT and Data integrity work, and, IP and Trade Secrets being dealt with and ensuring the security of data where possible; dealing with the day to day change management and non-conformances of an Industry 4.0 automated production line, whilst ensuring that baseline produced product is manufactured efficiently and on-time.

Hickory, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for developing and implementing a unified approach to Quality in three CommScope facilities based in the UK, as well as Quality Lead for CommScope internal group ‘Integrated Solutions’, which included facilities in China, USA and Mexico. Champion of Quality to both internal and external clients, the role had cross functional accountability and interactions with Product Management, Sales, Risk Management, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Planning, and any other applicable areas, in support of improving overall Quality.Working in a matrix management structure, with responsibility for identifying improvement opportunities, providing support with process documentation and metrics identification. Leading collaborative cross-functional teams to deliver companywide quality solutions incorporating best practices. Leading corporate improvement projects, establishing benchmarks and best practices and aligning with overall business goals for areas of responsibility. Provide Business Unit requirements into the processes and systems that ensured the establishment and maintenance of a robust quality program into and at all sites where there was responsibility. Comply with all company, local or applicable International Quality Standards, as required. Provide Business Unit requirements into the Formulation of standard operating procedures to support the Quality Management System.

Hickory, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for the implementation, application and maintenance of ISO9001:2008 and corporate procedures for the CommScope Malton and Guildford sites. Ensuring that all customer and vendor contact is handled through the correct channels, and that any issues are dealt with effectively. Investigating and understanding root causes for issues that are present both internally and externally; using tools such as 8D, 5W, 3L5W.

London, Gb

Implementation of Civil Nuclear Sharing in Growth (CN-SiG) initiatives within the machine shop environment, which included developing and presenting KPI’s for cost of quality and efficiencies. Responsible for all aspects of Visual Management SQCDP boards. CNSIG was part-funded by government through the Regional Growth Fund and supported by industry leaders including Rolls-Royce and Boeing; attending executive summary meetings and monthly charter meetings, including presenting and chairing meetings.Managing all aspects of the machine shop and production planning - responsible for Corrective Actions within manufacturing, as well as writing SOP’s and reporting on all quality and manufacturing issues, including Root Cause Analysis of scrap and reworked products.Responsible for staff and team development, appraisals and performance management. Responsible for ensuring Profit and Loss in the machine shop was at the level required by the PLC Board. Fulfilment of any current or scheduled orders placed by customers with constant streamlining to ensure that costs were kept to a minimum; ensure that all activities and products met regulatory requirements.Managing all aspects of the machine shop and production planning - responsible for Corrective Actions within manufacturing, as well as writing SOP’s and reporting on all quality and manufacturing issues, including Root Cause Analysis of scrap and reworked products.Responsible for staff and team development, appraisals and performance managementFulfilment of any current or scheduled orders placed by customers with constant streamlining to ensure that costs are kept to a minimum; ensure that all activities and products meet regulatory requirements.Standards worked to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001.

Responsible for all operational aspects of the business, including Profit and Loss, administration, purchasing, manufacturing, machine shop, assembly, test, despatch and the infrastructure of the building including all aspects of ICT. Ensure procurement of all raw stock and bought in products from both the UK and abroad, met the correct requirements for the company standards.Fulfilment of any current or scheduled orders placed by customers with constant streamlining to ensure that costs were kept to a minimum; ensure that all activities and products meet regulatory requirements - maintenance of the MRP and Stock control systems. Accounts responsibility with numerous large Tier 1 manufacturers within the aerospace and defence fields - first point of contact for all sales and production issues with regards to products, existing and new. Disciplined Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing / 5S, procurement and site maintenance skills used, as well as full responsibility for Export Control, List-X experience gained with Security Clearance approved – worked to the following standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, AS 9100, NADCAP, Export Control and List-X. Liaising with customers on all aspects of order fulfilment, issues, RFQ, costings and contracts; if necessary, travelled to sites both in the UK and abroad for board meetings, technical meetings or sales visits.

Designed and completed a new production facility build using lean principles and techniques to ensure that product flow was best for the business, driving down lead times and increasing on-time deliveries to customers. Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing facility and fulfilment department, including all team management and development; project management and product life cycles, in line with the company and regulatory standards. Managed all aspects of the companies Quality and Environmental Systems, including the Maintenance and Implementation of the QMS and EMS, ultimately leading to a new IMS being implemented. Written and implemented procedures, work instructions and all other associated documents. Ensuring that all regulatory requirements, including new European Directives were adhered to as well as the procurement of raw stock, components and bought in products worldwide, met the correct requirements for the company standards, best value for money and ensure lines of supply against demand. Responsible for all aspects of Site Maintenance, Health and Safety, IT Infrastructure and IT support – as well as conforming all aspects of the business to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, ATEX, BS 60079/80079, IECEx, AEx and CSA. Liaising with customers on all aspects of order fulfilment, issues, RFQ, costings and contracts; if necessary travelled to site both in the UK and abroad for board meetings, technical meetings or sales visits.

York, Gb

Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing facility, ensuring that all new designs were taken through the prototyping stages, pre-production stages and into full production. Ensured that the procurement of all raw stock and bought in products from both the UK and abroad, met the correct company requirements and met all necessary standards ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004.Staff development and management were key operational requirements, including hiring of staff and staff disciplinary where necessary. Customer focused in the fulfilment of any current or scheduled orders placed either private or business-to-business, with constant streamlining of the Operations Department to ensure that costs were kept to a minimum. Ensured that all regulatory requirements, including new European Directives RoHS and WEEE were adhered to and were kept up to date with any new updates; maintaining the implemented standards ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004, and, implementation and testing of products for the LVD and CE marking requirements. Overall responsibility for the MRP System, Site Maintenance and infrastructure, Health and Safety, ICT Infrastructure and IT support. Undertook business move to new purpose-built production facility and office space.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business And Management

Hnd, Electronics, Computing And Telecommunications

Ond, Electrical/Electronic Engineering