OPERATIONS MANAGER – Consort Equipment Products Limited – domestic and industrial heating productsReporting to MD, Responsible for Factory Operations – from Raw material to finished product. This includes, Press plant, CNC, Welding, Paint Plant, Assembly, QA and logistics.Together with HR, Health and Safety, Quality Management, and Continuous Improvement.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – Covesion Limited – Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) frequency conversion products.Reporting to the CEO, Responsible for:The Operations, Project Management and delivery of the business.To introduce CI initiatives in all arears to allow a 50% growth in 2024Health and Safety of the businessFacility Management.

• DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – Metric Group – Transport and Ticketing devicesReporting to the MD of Metric Group with the remit of increasing productivity and quality. Responsible for Finance, IT, HR, Development, Production, Quality, Health and Safety, Purchasing, Service Workshop and stores/logistics. Selected key achievements• Increased production output by 50% within 6 months (achieved with 15% less staff) and increased by a further 50% within 12 months by introducing single-piece flow and Andon System within production.• Standardised all work within Production by implementing Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOP) ensuring Production staff had an input in the best way to assemble units.• Reduced facilities costs by 50% whilst keeping the same standard of service, negotiating new contracts with facility companies.Responsible for QHSE for the entire business which is reported monthly during the Company Management Meeting. Reduced overall accidents by risk assessments, training staff and implementing a near miss reporting system. Accidents were reduced by 80% during first 6 months and have fallen annually.• Instrumental in ensuring the company achieved ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, Safe Contractor and Safe PQQ annually.• Reduced Leadtime for standard product from 8-6 weeks, by developing the supply chain and implementing the single piece flow. • Changed standard stock BOM to enable Metric to deliver a unit within 5 days in the event of customer theft.• Designed and delivered training courses in Lean Manufacturing and QHSE to upskill all Operational staff.• Operating as part of the Senior Management team to play an active role in the company’s strategic development, ensuring the business continues to innovate and make the most of opportunities.

Reporting to the Operations Director, responsible for resolving and improving manufacturing processes and allied teams. Key requirement to reduce the production backlog and implement processes to improve production output. • Led continuous improvement initiatives, liaising with global teams to achieve consistency• Implemented standardised work documents to meet safety, quality and cost requirements• Managed the promotion of a ‘right first time’ culture utilising lean manufacturing, problem resolution and continuous improvement techniques to address customer issues / complaints• Attended regular steering / KPI meetings presenting updated information on output improvements• Responsible for staff appraisals and HR within the Manufacturing function.

Part of the Senior Management team reporting to the MD with an objective of improving quality and Production output. • Responsible for coordinating all the operational aspects for the production of high technology, laser wind monitoring devices to the renewable energy market sector• Formed relationships across the supply chain with both national and international suppliers• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques leading to a reduction of service time by 20% by focusing on the 8 wastes.

Reporting to the MD with the objective of setting up VP with ISO and MCS accreditation, and to assist in setting up the business.• Designed and issued documentation leading to ISO9001-2008 and MCS accreditation within12 wks • Launched processing systems to streamline project delivery.• Led business development initiatives encouraging clients to purchase multiple project packages.• Carried out site survey, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for wind, AD and Hydro projects.

Contract paid for by Welsh Assembly to design and introduce Continual Improvement Techniques to businesses in South Wales.Developed a successful performance improvement programme in change managementand continuous improvement across three companies including staff training programmesAssessed results to advise Management on further improvements.Assessed staff to gain NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 qualification.

Contracted to develop and deliver successful performance improvement programmes in change management and continuous improvement.Engaged with individuals at all levels.Resource allocation and delegation of task.Training, coaching and mentoring of staff members.Designed and delivered a strategic road map for the manufacturing site.Assess results and advise Management on further improvements.Assesed staff to gain NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 qualification.

The company manufactures brakes and axles for articulated vehicles. Designed and delivered Business Improvement workshops at the Brake/Trailer Manufacturing site in South Wales.Assess staff in BIT techniques.

The company designs, manufactures and provides cabling solutions for the Military and Aerospace sectors. Customers included The Ministry of Defense, BAE Systems, NP Aerospace, Tenix and Rockwell Collins. Responsible for Engineering, Training, Production, Quality, and logistic activities for the company. (45 staff, inclusive of four Project Managers, Quality Manager, and two Production Supervisors).  Plan and deliver project objectives to stakeholder requirements. Introduced Lean Manufacturing Techniques (5S, Kanban, Kaizan, visual factory, standardized work sheets, Root cause analysis etc.) to aid production, increase quality and lower costs. Increase interdepartmental communications within the company. Increased production from 400 to 1000 units in 3 months through changes implemented, increasing the company’s profitability. Carried out a Production and Quality audit of the site to establish base line, for the Operation.  Responsible to ensure Health and Safety procedures were in place and all staff received basic first aid and safety training. Liaised with customers with regard Product Delivery, QA, and Engineering Change requests. Report on project progress to MD and take measures to ensure on time and budget constraints are met. Designed and introduced a tracking system to monitor product throughout build to delivery  Implemented Health and Safety procedures throughout the company. Introduced Supplier QA audit, to reduce supplier component issues. Set up KPI’s for the company to achieve set goals on Health and Safety, Production, Stock levels and Quality and improve on them.

The company is designs and manufacturers Semi Conductor equipment.Successfully managed the design and manufacture of the 300 mm Silicon Etch tool. Managed and co-ordinated a multi disciplined project team through regular project meetings.(20 Staff)Liaised with customers with respect to Project timelines, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Change requests.Responsible for the recruitment of contact staff when required.Produced accurate Gantt chart schedules for the project, updating accordingly, using MS Project.Manage new product development using progress gates.Chaired weekly progress meetings to identify risks, to cost and time constraints.Controlled budget of £5000000.Negotiated cost and delivery lead times with suppliers, OEM's and subcontractors.Communicated with various departments during the product life cycle though monthly progress meetings.

The Technical Studies Institute is a business unit of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, based in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E Successfully managed the design and manufacture of five multi disciplined for Land, Air and Sea Forces, to full size working prototype stage for testing purposes. Lead and motivate up to 200 Production/Engineering staff.(Skilled and Unskilled)Investigated and recommended improvements to the Technical Training wing of the TSI to cover training methods, staff recruitment and retention.(Thesis of MBA) Chair regular project reviews.Managed subcontract companies.Responsible for the development and manufacture of training aids for the TSI.

XR Associates are a training organisation fulfilling the training needs of Ford Motor Company. Researched, developed and delivered training on the Production Facility Monitoring System (PFMS) within the Jaguar engine area, Ford Motor Company.Leased with Production managers to devise training plans for engineering staff.Set up Saturday club to deliver mechanical and electrical training to students to encourage them to form an interest in Engineering.Supervised skilled and semi-skilled staff, both contract and company staff. Responsible for the installation and commissioning of the Manufacturing Training Facility (machining and assembly processes) at the Waterton Technology Centre.Designed and delivered Lean manufacturing Training to Ford Motor Company Staff. Designed and delivered control system training.