• Managed a budget of 200k a year for the lab consistently ensuring projects met budget deadlines.• Analysed competitor’s printers and supplies performances for strong sell against data that could be used for marketing.• Selected as the only individual within HP globally for this competitive intelligence role.• Managed the procurement of equipment, external testing and supplies to fall within the budget.• Supervised 6 Team members managing day to day needs and that they adhered to company guidelines and policies while creating a good working environment.• Initiated a design for an improvement for a HP product and have been awarded a patent.• Collaborated with marketing, engineers, research & development and supervisors to provide reports for Senior Management for projected sales.• Ensured all aspects of safety in the lab to ensure that a safe working environment was provided for team members.• Oversee that all testing conforms to ISO standards and liaise with Auditors on site visits.

• Selected to work on new product lines in terms of coordination, best practices, lean manufacturing and training ensuring that all start-up deadlines were met and that new products went to market on time.• Introduced new work practices that provided team members with clear and precise work methods as to provide a safe yet functional work environment.• Held responsible for Safety at all times and carried out safety audits as to provide a safe working environment.

• Adhered to all process controls and consistently worked to high standards.• Used critical thinking skills to provide engineers with time saving information regarding tooling issues and improvements that could be made.• Responsible for Tool Maintenance and Repair ensuring downtime and productivity was of the highest manufacturing standards.