30 plus years in production management, ceramic based. Have worked through huge changes within the industry over the years and developed a thorough knowledge of all processes from slip house to despatch.Actively involved in setting up and working within a robust NPI arena as a project manager for global introductions involving multiple stakeholders.Enjoy the hands on approach, leading and developing a team, mentoring and sharing success, creating the can do approach.Personal statementA conscientious and professional person with extensive experience within a manufacturing environment, new product introductions and project management. Highly developed skills in problem identification and implementation of effective solutions. Comfortable with analysing and understanding data, working under time pressure. Tenacious approach to seeing the job throughKey Skills*Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels, attention to detail.Commercially aware, knowledgeable, and aware of the need to adapt to commercial pressure.Drive the need to improve, to adapt, identify opportunities and threats and provide resolutions.Motivated team player, capable of building effective business relationships cross functionally, but equally capable of working under own initiative.Deadline success, able to work under pressure.Makes things happen.Greenbelt trained 6 sigmaHudson and Middleton factory manager.Royal Crown Derby factory manager.Caverswall China head of production.