Christopher Davidge Email & Phone Number

Abergavenny, Wales, United Kingdom

Abergavenny, Wales, United Kingdom

Brynmawr, Wales, United Kingdom

Chepstow, Wales, United Kingdom

Reporting directly to the companies MD and owner my role of Bespoke Operations Manager has provided me with a wealth of knowledge and experience, some areas of my role include:- Controlling the businesses South Wales operations, currently managing a team of engineers and operators to develop and produce products to customer requirements with the use of the following technologies: CNC Machining, CNC Engraving, Rapid Prototyping, Technical Finishing, EOL Assembly and Testing- Developing operational strategies to improve company wide efficiencies across all sites to provide a lean manufacturing environment, reporting performance to MD level highlighting any areas for improvement and action plans for implementation- Customer relations and accounts management from enquiry stage through to delivery of production ready products, working alongside customers to understand their product need and providing practical solutions to fit a desired budget- Managing multi million pound bespoke production projects managing UK based teams and teams overseas at the WCM China facility- Working alongside internal and external technical engineering teams to develop complex products and assemblies including customer and supplier based - Research and development of new technologies and equipment in order to provide customers with cutting edge solutions- Supply chain management ensuring that the lean manufacturing is reflected at source through to WCM sites- Working alongside the companies quality department to ensure customer product quality standards are met, aiding in the completion of PPAP and PSW activities- Assisting the management teams during audit phases to ensure company accreditation’s and standards are maintained year on year- Working to industry standards across the Automotive, Aerospace and Nautical sectors

Chepstow, Wales, United Kingdom

- Reporting directly to the companies MD and Owner- Managing all company wide marketing activity and budgets- Managing the in house marketing team and working alongside external marketing suppliers- Building targeted marketing strategies for both B2B and B2C and reporting these to the companies Owner and shareholders- Digital Marketing - Including: Website Management, Social Media Management and Email Marketing campaigns- Print Marketing - Including: Specialist Publication Advertising, Targeted Mail Shots, Development of Sales Promotional items- The development of a company wide database system to aid in Operational running along with customer management systemsAs the company went through rapid growth I undertook more responsibilities with the Operational Management and development of new company sites leading me into the role of Bespoke Operations Manager

Llantwit Fardre, Wales, United Kingdom

- Prior to employment I conducted a full Marketing Report on the current status and future direction of the company and provided a technical action plan to the company directors, this led to being offered a full time position within the company as Marketing Executive- Reporting directly to the companies group of Directors and Owners- Fully controlling all of the marketing activity and budgets across the whole company- Built future marketing plans to develop as the company grew- Provided support to Sales Teams both internally and externally - Digital Marketing - Including: Website Management, Social Media Management and Email Marketing campaigns- Print Marketing - Including: Targeted Mail Shots, Delivery of a twice yearly brochure, Press Advertising- Database Management- Developed joint marketing activity alongside the WRU, Disney, Premier Golf and College Worldwide Holidays