A results driven professional, with over 26 years experience working as a Planning and Production Manager, within the Manufacturing Sector. Has a proven track record in implementing Sales Forecasting and Planning Systems, and planning production for multi-disciplined production units. Has worked successfully in a fast paced Customer Focused Organisation, mitigating the effect of extended lead-times. Builds cross-functional teams, and works across departments to achieve goals. Actively builds and maintains business relationships and shows interpersonal sensitivity to staff, colleagues and clients.Skilled in Production Planning and Management, with particular emphasis on Sales Forecasting,Planning and Production Management.Developed Sales Forecasting and Production Planning Systems within Microsoft AXUndertook research projects with Cranfield School of Management.Experienced in Change Management