David Thompson Email & Phone Number

Southport, England, United Kingdom

Chesterfield, Disley & Lancaster

My experience includes managing multiple teams of people including maintenance teams, Operational teams, Management teams. I have developed industry best practises in every department from production planning & scheduling to environmetal, health and safety developing full Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures for a multi skilled workforce. I have extensive experience with financial responsibility, managing multiple budgets and implementing cost saving measures. New project mangement… Show more My experience includes managing multiple teams of people including maintenance teams, Operational teams, Management teams. I have developed industry best practises in every department from production planning & scheduling to environmetal, health and safety developing full Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures for a multi skilled workforce. I have extensive experience with financial responsibility, managing multiple budgets and implementing cost saving measures. New project mangement etc.During my tenure as Operations Director we have achieved high standards in Environmetal management, quality standards including FSC, BRCGS, ISO,I am responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevent regulations, including environmetal and health and safety requirements. Conducted regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate hazards. Developed and implemented health and safety policies and procedures. Conducted training and awareness sessions for employees and management on health and safety matters. Maintained records of health and safety incidents, accidents, and near misses Investigated incidents and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.I have Hired, trained, and supervised staff members, including conducting performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulationsMaintained accurate records and reports, including financial, operational, and administrative documentationImplemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the production process and increase profitabilityI have proven track record of successfully managing relationships with key suppliers, customers and other stakeholders, ensuring strong collaboration and mutual trust.Overall my experience for a UK tissue mill and converting lines has given me deep understanding of the complexities of manufacturing operations and the skills needed to drive efficiency, quality and profitability. Show less

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Operations Manager – Lancaster Tissue Ltd (Now Northwood Tissue Lancaster Ltd)2012 – 2014After a company buy out by our biggest customer Northwood Tissue, I was promoted to Operations Manager responsible for the whole site and all the operations, building and employees.A steep learning curve was to follow in Health and Safety management, financial responsibility and overall site improvements to be more competitive in the industry, with an aim to be market leader.

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Production Manager – Peter Grant Papers Ltd1998 - 2012Continued to learn and develop along with the site employees introducing excellent training initiatives giving the employees the voice to improve themselves and promotion within the site. Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, something that was sadly missed. Some difficult times with cost cutting exercises & redundancies unfortunelty being necessary. Quality standards were needed to be improved to survive in the… Show more Production Manager – Peter Grant Papers Ltd1998 - 2012Continued to learn and develop along with the site employees introducing excellent training initiatives giving the employees the voice to improve themselves and promotion within the site. Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, something that was sadly missed. Some difficult times with cost cutting exercises & redundancies unfortunelty being necessary. Quality standards were needed to be improved to survive in the changing world. Show less

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Paper Mill Operator1992 - 1998Working as a Paper mill Operator I gained experiences of working with multi-skilled individuals, my goal was to learn as much as possible and how the manufacturing processes work and can be improved on. For 6 years I worked my way up through the ranks of all the departments excelling every time, being rewarded with promotion year on year until I reached Production manager in 1998. My success is down to communication skills I have learned along the way

United Kingdom

Self Employed – Forestry main Contractor1984 - 1992Working as a Forestry Contractor employing a number of teams of sub-contractors covering the North of england and wales. Experienced in operation and maintenance of heavy machinery associated with extensive forestry operations including tractors, trucks and harvesting equipment.

Ncfe In Principles Of Customer Service, Pass

Level 2 Principles of Customer Service (NCFE)

Nebosh Hse Managing Stress At Work, 80 Pass

Identifying and Managing workplace stressors

Level 2 Mental Health First Aid And Advocacy In The Workplace, Pass

Education record

English - Grade 2 Geometric and Engineering Drawing - Grade 1 Mathematics – Grade 2 Metalwork Engineeing – Grade C

Education record

FLT Operation Winder Training Programme First Aid Apointed person Paper Machine Training Programme Fire Safety Noise at Work regulations.