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Millbrook Proving Ground & Luton Manufacturing Site

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:● Leading an Engineering and Design Team responsible for the conversion of Vauxhall badged vehicles for the Police and Emergency Services● Strengthened company’s business by leading implementation of OE based Safe and Tested conversions● Advising on, setting, and continually managing project expectations with team members and suppliers● Improved company growth by leading implementation of customer focused conversions● Implemented innovative programmes to increase customer loyalty and reduce changes to base vehicles enabling higher returns on decommissioned vehicles● Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and customers● Created new revenue streams through adaption of Fire and Paramedic applications● Successfully partnered with the majority of UK police to produce cutting edge Safe and Effective vehicles● Successfully delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members, effectively working with team members to secure strong working relationships● Trained, coached, and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programmes and business units● Proactively managed changes in project scope, identifying potential issues and devising contingency plans in preparation● Hired and trained 7 new staff members to improve and manage increased requirements of the business unit

Luton Van Manufacturing Site

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:● Ensured the smooth introduction of the Vivaro van production into the IBC production unit with the French Partner, Renault● Successfully partnered with Renault to produce a high quality adaptive LCV into the market place where Vauxhall had not been represented for many years● Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve a common approach from GME and Renault at Design and Engineering levels to overcome start-up problems, and to improve quality in-line with expected CIP process● Strengthened company’s business by leading implementation of approved core converter options supported and warranted by Vauxhall● Worked directly with Renault to achieve a strong working relationship and a common goal for the success of the Joint Venture● Enhanced growth by working through quality issues, improving the vehicles from a customers’ perspective, controlling time, and costs

Luton, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:● Accurate analysis of warranty data to determine problematic areas requiring further investigation● Root cause analysis of vehicle problems● Liaison with Design Engineers, Manufacturing staff, Planning groups, and more, to obtain corrective actions● First off production vehicle preparation and support for Press Launch, including off site working and ensuring vehicle availability for Press review● Working with quality departments and suppliers to improve component supply and quality● Inter-personal skills both within the UK and European level, including suppliers

Ruesselheim

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:● Regular European and International travel to other production units and suppliers● Responsible for the introduction of new car brands into GME European Plants● Responsible for Engine and transmission introduction for V6, 16V, 1.6L, 1.8L, and 2.0L joint venture (Saab and Lotus) and internal design work● Relocation of European production to South America, South Africa, and Far East to help promote growth● Monitoring off shore vehicle production for Australian unit● Analysing and trouble-shooting risks and opportunities● Acting as point of contact and communicating project status to all participants● Co-ordination of sourcing direction with in-house and external suppliers● Tool design, manufacture and serial production readiness● Ensured time, quality, and volume requirements were met via regular communications with internal and external suppliers

United Kingdom

Sept 1984 – Aug 1989 Logistics/Material Control – Vauxhall, Luton and Chester, EnglandSept 1981 – Aug 1984 Skilled Automotive Technician – Vauxhall, Luton, EnglandSept 1977 – Sept 1981 Apprentice – Vauxhall, Luton, EnglandSept 1976 – Aug 1977 Retail Management Trainee – Luton Co-Operative Society, Luton, Beds

Btec In Motor Vehicle Technology, Pass

Secondary Education

City & Guilds Business Education Council, Pass