Bus Dev Manager in a strategic Scottish Government project transforming Michelin’s large tyre Dundee production site into world class innovation and manufacturing campus Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP). Main role to attract innovative, sustainable mobility and decarbonisation technology companies from small start-up to large established global manufacturers to locate at MSIP. Achieved success delivering 12+ long-term tenants in 20 months & several large tenants onboarding despite major site transformation works and a global pandemic. 2nd role was Account/Client Manager building strong collaborative relationships/networks with the MSIP tenant community of blue-sky innovators, technology/manufacturing SME’s & OEM’s plus academic institutions. More than day-to-day Landlord-Tenant issues but advising/assisting companies access local, Scottish, UK level funding mechanisms, training/skills support, local supply networks and crucially Bus Dev & Commercial networking helping drive sales growth. 3rd role in successful MSIP Accelerator Program core team helping 19 start-up Green companies over 2 cohorts via agitator sessions challenging them on all aspects of the business, technology & commercial strategy leading to ongoing relationships with many of them including transition to MSIP tenants.Final role built on previous work developing relevant Green Sector skills/training strategies from STEM to hands-on vocational skills development for young people & reskilling of workers from declining industries. MSIP Skills Academy Curriculum steering group Green industrial rep defining/ translating crucial skills/training needs of industry to Academic/Training partners including national training bodies ie Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Universities & Dundee & Angus College with focus lithium-ion cell/battery industry. Main interface bringing tenants/companies & MSIP Skills Academy into direct contact to help deliver relevant training.

Responsible for AGM's portfolio of projects covering UK & European funded, commercial and all internal. Projects involve scale-up of innovative electro-chemistry (lithium-ion, sodium-ion), materials and cells, associated lithium cell/pack technology (Smart cells/BMS, integrated sensors, next generation sensors, improved cell design) and battery pack development (automotive, BESS, e-mobility, industrial). Internal projects include introduction of Quality systems, lean manufacture, feasibility, Big Data integration, Health and Safety system and AGM Quote and Bid Manager covering commercial and funded projects, local community engagement including STEM.Actively involved in development of supply chain, national training scheme and GiGaFactory to help establish a UK based lithium cell/battery industry.

Run operations in the Li-ion manufacturing facility in Denchi House, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland overseeing all operations within the plant. Delivery of all internal & external projects through the Project Managers. Develop & implement new Quality systems, Production/Engineering procedures and processes. Act as company ambassador within local community

Project Manager involved in the transfer of developed 'pilot scale' processes working with Research groups and pilot scale facilities in the earlier stages of development to aid with Design for Manufacture and potential higher volume manufacture of cells.

Compile technical and commercial proposals, assess new sales enquiries, assist in marketing stategy, promote company profile, account management, assist in process improvement.

Responsible for leading multi-disciplined technical team in design and build of automotive battery systemsDevelopment of project and resource planningDevelopment & publication of technical specification liaising directly with customer and Axeon technical staffResponsible for customer bids and quotation process involving development and production projectsInvolved in the streamlining and continuous process improvement of bids & quotation & project systemsPRINCE2 qualified Practitioner

Assisting local company, Arnolds Catering promote their quality food and services throughout the Dundee, Fife and Tayside areas.

Involved in sourcing new sales opportunities, developing existing customers, investigating new business sectors for company to exploit, responsible for company marketing strategy

Managed all aspects of IT and telecoms for multisite company sites, IT support team & Group’s internet and intranet strategyAppointed Scottish Efacs ERP System Users Group ChairmanProject managed all aspects of 2nd Texol Manufacturing Site including IT, layout, personnel, etc

Project Manager for creation of company Electronic Mechanical Assembly/Final Product build Departments Recruited, trained and developed 30-40 direct and indirect staff for newly created Assembly departments

Manage, develop and lead IT support team, hands on development of company’s IT systems and processes, active support of company’s IT infrastructure ERP, desktop, network, telecoms, www, etcAccount Managed, developed and managed for biggest year on year account (average £3-4M annual sales)Developed fully automated electronic EDI system for receiving Customer Sales & Forecast information

Specified procuring and developing company’s IT infrastructure (h/w,s/w, factory systems, telecoms, www)Project led introduction, training, data transfer and managed vendors of fastest ever ERP/MRP site implementationProject leader to attain ISO9000 in record time and developed unique 100% paperless Quality System

Project manager for NCR Mainline production lineSet-up and leader for production quality improvement circlesAccredited with process improvements for reducing NCR core product cycle time by 50%

Manage, develop and lead 4 strong team of Production Controllers plus store personnel, indentify, select and manage supply subcontractors including contract negotiation, audits, etcKey member for factory wide in-house developed MRP/ERP system implementation, NCR Award for being part of initial audit team to achieve ISO 9001 certification for NCR (Dundee), NCR Business Excellence Award for PCB process cycle time reduction

Manage and develop six strong team of multi-skilled production technicians & Engineers, Deputy Manager for Electronic Assembly Area, Management representative for departmental Union negotiations and disputes, Responsible for setting and ensuring department KPI’s are met and exceeded

3 shift supervisor for very busy Electronic Assembly Area (40+ workers)Deputy Manager for Electronic Assembly AreaNight shift supervisor for Mainline factory (100+ line personnel)

Lead, develop and lead a 4 strong team of multiskilled production technicians Project leader for all department engineering projects