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• Orchestrate production of multiple laser profile machines by effectively managing and adhering to deadlines and strategically sourcing and purchasing materials to reduce waste.• Organise all processes relating to cutting and fabrication of individual parts and materials in line with project schedule and budget.• Direct and guide eight staff members to verify that products are manufactured efficiently and on time, and to anticipate and quickly resolve any issues or roadblocks. • Demonstrate exceptional and thorough knowledge of LEAN production principles and methodologies to align objectives and bridge communications between multiple teams. • Liaise with senior leadership to evaluate and analyse project data and progress in order to inform future process changes and updates.• Cultivate lasting professional relationships with third party vendors and suppliers to achieve the best possible rates and highest quality materials.

• Ascended rapidly from the position of trainee CAD operative to the role of Production Supervisor of the Profile department by exhibiting notable leadership and communication skills.• Generated comprehensive plans regarding operations for four profiling machines, and sustained machine workload; cut plans for each machine daily, completed order over multiple machines and scheduled maintenance.• Established and conveyed lead times, and acted as the primary connection and line of communication between sales and operations departments.• Coordinated outsourcing as necessary on projects that could not be achieved internally due to sales taking more than can be achieved, breakdowns or agreed outsourcing work to win contracts.• Adhered strictly to production deadlines, and streamlined operations through the introduction of an updated paperless system which significantly reduced waste and contained costs.• Organised maintenance downtime in line with machine requirements, reduce production impact.• Spearheaded a comprehensive restructuring initiative which resulted in a 30% overall reduction in errors, and outsourced over £100k per annum which drastically increased company profit.• Responsible for setting up remote operations in Brighton of two new plasma machines at a purchased company in order to plan and send work digitally from Rotherham office.

• Operated as a class 2 HGV driver to deliver products across Yorkshire, and complete occasional long-distance assignments.• Administered routine maintenance including oil, tire, and brake checks to ensure that all deliveries operated on time without any significant delays.• Generated accurate and up to date paperwork, documentation, and reports.• Liaised with transport managers and dispatchers to strategically plan routes and implement any last minute changes based on traffic reports or closures.• Established proper and secure loading and unloading procedures, especially regarding fragile or temperature sensitive deliveries.