Operations Professional with over 18 years of experience in transforming manufacturing operations within SME environments. Proven track record in delivering robust, effective solutions that enhance costs, performance, quality, customer satisfaction, and EBITDA. Adept at strategic leadership, change management, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on operational excellence.Key Achievements:• Strategic Leadership: Defined and implemented strategic initiatives, driving business growth and operational efficiency.• Operational Excellence: Led ERP implementations and automated reporting systems, significantly reducing manual interventions and improving data accuracy.• Cost Management: Conducted profitability reviews and managed P&L to optimize revenue and reduce costs.• Team Development: Fostered strong relationships and effective communication across all levels, from shop floor to boardroom.Passionate about driving continuous improvement and achieving business transformation in ambitious, innovative, and profitable SME manufacturing companies. Seeking an operational leadership role within an ambitious and innovative manufacturing business. Please contact me for a discussion on any potential placements.
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Operations ManagerHutchinsonWigan, Gb -
Strategic Programme ManagerPelta Medical Papers Jan 2023 - PresentBeetham, England, United KingdomWorking with the Board to define & shape the business strategic vision to achieve its goal of becoming the leading medical paper manufacturer. Creation of full governance framework to define, monitor and manage the programme of change offering support and mentorship to the Heads of Department to deliver discrete projects. Engagement with stakeholders across the entire business to ensure effective communication at all levels from shop floor through to external PE ownership group. -
Print Operations ManagerPincroft Dyeing And Printing Aug 2022 - Jan 2023Adlington, England, United KingdomDay-to-day Management of the Print the Department a strategically important division of the business, to deliver operational efficiencies whilst developing a culture of right first time based on Operational Excellence principles. Management of 12 FTE’s over 4 assets, covering a 24/5 operation on a 2 rotating shift operation. -
Business Improvement ManagerPincroft Dyeing And Printing Jul 2021 - Jan 2023Adlington, England, United KingdomServed as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to deliver Business Improvements across the full breadth of the business group. Responsible for defining and shaping the strategic vision with the Board and converting this into a change framework that delivers the year-on-year EBITDA projections. Collaborating with members of the SLT and board daily to coach, guide and drive the change activities required. Analysis of business performance both monetary and operationally to highlight focus areas and drive improvements continually.
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Group Project ManagerPincroft Dyeing And Printing Aug 2018 - Jul 2021Adlington, Lancashire, United KingdomDelivering Key Business Transformation Projects across the business and achieve the significant business change required. Working closely with the Board and members of the SLT, utilising their skills and resources to gain momentum and promote positive change, quickly. Designing and employing project governance ensuring initiation, planning, implementation and delivery.
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Cost & Project EngineerPincroft Dyeing And Printing Aug 2016 - Aug 2018Adlington, Lancashire, United KingdomResponsible for the definition, progression and delivery of business wide improvements to reduce overall manufacturing costs and improving product profitability. Key liaison between the operational team and finance to understand the key cost drivers focused on product, process & raw materials to improve overall EBITDA.
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Manufacturing & Ci EngineerMettler-Toledo International, Inc May 2012 - Aug 2016SalfordManufacturing support to enable operational effectiveness of existing products & new implementation product ranges with particular focus on manufacturing costs. -
Sap Key UserMettler-Toledo International, Inc Nov 2014 - May 2016Salford
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Production Operations ManagerMarley Eternit Ltd May 2011 - May 2012WidnesFull management responsibility of a unionised FMGC manufacturing business unit, managing 48 FTE’s, covering a 24/5, 3 rotating shift operation to ensure better than budget performance utilising clearly defined KPI’s. -
Childrens Support WorkerThe Birtenshaw Group Dec 2009 - Apr 2011Bolton, United KingdomTo pursue vocational activities of personal interest by caring for young people with severe autism. This position highlighted that, for a person to reach their full potential, you must first understand them and their circumstances to facilitate their development. Transferable skills sustained and developed include; effective people & behavioural management, ability to communicate and engage at all levels, clear & concise report writing and patience with a calm temperament. -
Facilities Project ManagerBae Systems Mar 2008 - Dec 2009SamlesburyPM responsibility of Capital Investment Projects to improve business performance. Using effective project management techniques to deliver financial savings through reduced waste and increased operational quality, agility and efficiency.• Simultaneously managed multiple large (>£3m) and small capital projects (<£100k). • Minor revenue budget owner of £500k/pa to deliver an efficient, effective, and safe production environment. -
Graduate Management TraineeDoncasters Group Aug 2006 - Feb 2008Shrewsbury, Isle Of Wight, SheffieldWorking within businesses across the group to identify opportunities to improve and implement robust solutions.• Purchase and installation of new aqueous degreasing unit costing £150k removing a known HS&E hazard.• Process improvement implementation to deliver a raw material cost saving of £200k per annum.
David Webster Education Details
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Vacuum Engineering -
Manufacture & Business Systems
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