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A highly proficient business transformation leader, trusted advisor and supportive coach with a track record of Lean improvement across public, health and private sectors. Delivering class-leading return on investment for our clients. Significant experience in with using lean and continuous improvement non-manufacturing environments ie. healthcare, police, charities, renewables, nuclear, Excellent analytical, communication, planning and organisation skills and a strong focus on… Show more A highly proficient business transformation leader, trusted advisor and supportive coach with a track record of Lean improvement across public, health and private sectors. Delivering class-leading return on investment for our clients. Significant experience in with using lean and continuous improvement non-manufacturing environments ie. healthcare, police, charities, renewables, nuclear, Excellent analytical, communication, planning and organisation skills and a strong focus on delivering key operational and strategic objectives whilst ensuring efficient use of available resources. Experienced in the use of a wide range of lean tools and techniques: business diagnostics, strategy deployment, leadership development, core team development, value stream analysis, rapid improvement events (Kaizen and Kaikaku), facility design, Process Preparation (2p), lean project management, problem solving and managing daily improvement, building flow cells and lines etc…Delivering accredited lean certification training and managed the accreditation of through Cardiff University’s Lean Competency System.The pleasure of sharing knowledge, enabling others to deliver significant results and make a difference using team-based change activities is important to me.Member of the Health Foundation's Q-Community. Show less

Ceres, Scotland, United Kingdom

Built my own SIPS energy efficient home in the Fife Countryside; developing a smallholding with Bed and Breakfast accommodation www.craighallsteading.co.uk

Led the development and implement of a system-wide approach to Continuous Service Improvement in NHS Grampian involving:● alignment of priority programmes and projects to secure system level results.● enabling and supporting local improvement in sectors, operational units and front-line services.● development of the Continuous Service Improvement training strategy● understanding and developing benefits realisation approach● acting as the SME on Lean Tools and… Show more Led the development and implement of a system-wide approach to Continuous Service Improvement in NHS Grampian involving:● alignment of priority programmes and projects to secure system level results.● enabling and supporting local improvement in sectors, operational units and front-line services.● development of the Continuous Service Improvement training strategy● understanding and developing benefits realisation approach● acting as the SME on Lean Tools and Techniques Show less

Led and managed the delivery of a Trust-wide lean transformation programme including development and certification of internal facilitators, providing advice, supporting and mentoring of senior leaders and clinical champions, clinical teams. Planning and running the event schedule based on Trust strategic priorities and liaising with partners. Engaging leaders on new pathways. Facilitating pathway redesign, rapid change events and lean certification training. Speaking at external conferences… Show more Led and managed the delivery of a Trust-wide lean transformation programme including development and certification of internal facilitators, providing advice, supporting and mentoring of senior leaders and clinical champions, clinical teams. Planning and running the event schedule based on Trust strategic priorities and liaising with partners. Engaging leaders on new pathways. Facilitating pathway redesign, rapid change events and lean certification training. Speaking at external conferences on lean thinking, process mapping and patient safety. Developed a model to integrated Safer Patients Initiative with lean thinking to improve patient safety on the wards. Managed and organised the tendering for an external partner to assist the trust-wide lean transformation. Facilitated events in Johnson Controls, a Toyota tier 1 supplier. Show less

Managed and organised the Continuous Improvement Programme, including strategy, for the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue Force around the UK. Facilitated lean improvement, in own and other businesses including Defence Aviation Repair Agency, Bolton Hospital Trust and Shannon Aerospace using Simpler Business System. Managed the Quality Assurance activities and ISO 9000 accreditation through Lloyd’s Register.

Managed and organised the maintenance, repair and modification of Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Sea King helicopters. Led the Lean transformation of the facility. Increased productivity by 38%; improved aircraft availability, reduced cost and achieved excellent customer satisfaction.

Managed the delivery and development of technical and force development training. Organised and lead a small diverse team of 25 staff. Provided advice on training strategies for new tactical communications equipment; including developing and validating work procedure against tight operational time constrains with both service training providers and civilian companies ie. Thales, Cogent and Savilles Audio Visual. Reorganised the department and improved efficiency to increase student… Show more Managed the delivery and development of technical and force development training. Organised and lead a small diverse team of 25 staff. Provided advice on training strategies for new tactical communications equipment; including developing and validating work procedure against tight operational time constrains with both service training providers and civilian companies ie. Thales, Cogent and Savilles Audio Visual. Reorganised the department and improved efficiency to increase student throughput by 50%; including the provision of new classrooms, audio-visual facilities and training equipment. Show less

Cranwell, England, United Kingdom

Engineering manager providing technical advice and contract monitoring for 4 Gazelle helicopters. Achieved optimum performance from contractor to ensure high aircraft availability and excellent audit reports for all engineering activities. Integrated the engineering and operations team to improve communication and teamwork for the safe management of flying activities

Undertook a number of appointments primarily in military aircraft engineering, but also including training delivery. Responsible for the management of safe flying activities and the control of maintenance, inspection, repair, manufacture and modification of equipment. Provided technical advice to military pilots and civilian contractors. Trained army aviation engineers, from technician to officer level, in aircraft engineering management procedures.

Lean Competency System Level 2A

Training Managers Course

Certificate In Safety Management

Nvq Level 4, Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate In Management (Institute Of Management), Business Administration And Management, General

Higher National Certificate, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

National Diploma, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering