Tappex group of companies (including Pressavon) supplies millions of threaded inserts to multiple industries globally. The role of group works manager covers both companies at the Stratford Upon Avon site, ensuring the 5-10 year growth plans are determined and executed to maximise potential, an upskilling of staff and training programme is implemented to enhance growth plans which will see stock levels double from present. All whilst maintaining ISO9001/14001 accreditation and ensuring robust… Show more Tappex group of companies (including Pressavon) supplies millions of threaded inserts to multiple industries globally. The role of group works manager covers both companies at the Stratford Upon Avon site, ensuring the 5-10 year growth plans are determined and executed to maximise potential, an upskilling of staff and training programme is implemented to enhance growth plans which will see stock levels double from present. All whilst maintaining ISO9001/14001 accreditation and ensuring robust TPM programmes are utilised, Show less

Premier pressed component manufacturer, supplier @ tier 2 to global automotive, brown goods and general manufacturing industries. Role has accountability for all aspects of the manufacturing site, including P&L, strategic planning and implementation. Key targets achieved and enjoying growth and profitability whilst still looking to further enhance our customer base and product range.

Commercial and Operational expertise and leadership..

Business Unit Manager for specialist electrical manufacturing satellite facility. Supplying bespoke electrical feeder equipment to UK and global markets.Bringing my knowledge of operational and commercial expertise to a market leading supplier.

Mentoring the management team through change, development and progression. Planning and implementing the structured growth of sales and manufacturing, whilst improving performance and quality.

With responsibility for improving production capacity of plastic moulded products, increasing quality and reducing noncompliance of product whilst designing and implementing health, safety and company policies. In addition, I am responsible for all activities and project management associated with site including capital purchase, service provision and factory expansion. I utilise my engineering background in the development of new products including problem solving and cost enhancements… Show more With responsibility for improving production capacity of plastic moulded products, increasing quality and reducing noncompliance of product whilst designing and implementing health, safety and company policies. In addition, I am responsible for all activities and project management associated with site including capital purchase, service provision and factory expansion. I utilise my engineering background in the development of new products including problem solving and cost enhancements. Reporting directly to the owner, I lead a mixed ability team in the pursuit of personal development and increased profitability.Notable achievements and successes.Implementation of quality improvement scheme.Reject rate reduction to <1.0%.Development of new product range.Project management of factory expansion.Site management.Staff development.Implementation of health and safety protocols.Problem solving of historic issues. Show less

As the Engineering Business Manager, my position saw me with overall responsibility for all aspects of a busy and efficient engineering workshop, with the goal of producing, repairing and overhauling both our own and other manufacturer's machines. The position also required leadership of sales, marketing strategy as well site responsibility for safety and design and development of products. I led a team of mixed abilities with the directive of improving turn-around time through better… Show more As the Engineering Business Manager, my position saw me with overall responsibility for all aspects of a busy and efficient engineering workshop, with the goal of producing, repairing and overhauling both our own and other manufacturer's machines. The position also required leadership of sales, marketing strategy as well site responsibility for safety and design and development of products. I led a team of mixed abilities with the directive of improving turn-around time through better efficiency and planning, whilst improving quality and maintaining discipline and adherence to health and safety policy. This was achieved by motivating and developing staff along with implementing of change policy, where required. Leading by example, we saw positive changes to working practices, output, costs, and improved financial targets as well as increases to customer satisfaction levels. Show less

In this position, I oversaw the daily manufacture and production of niche market, technically astute testing and measuremement machines to agreed deadlines and costs. Additionally, I also supervised the project management and development to guarantee compliance to regulatory requirements. I ensured that maintenance requirements were met, including the implementation of routine maintenance programmes, along with training and development of unskilled members of staff. Where problems arose I… Show more In this position, I oversaw the daily manufacture and production of niche market, technically astute testing and measuremement machines to agreed deadlines and costs. Additionally, I also supervised the project management and development to guarantee compliance to regulatory requirements. I ensured that maintenance requirements were met, including the implementation of routine maintenance programmes, along with training and development of unskilled members of staff. Where problems arose I sought, using my initiative, solutions to these in a quick, effective and costly manner. This role also saw me generate reports, maximise performance, ensure safe working practices were adhered to, and increase revenue for SATRA.Notable achievements and successes Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques resulting in staffing levels being reduced by 23%. Instillation of a quality system leading to ISO 9001: 2008 accreditation level.Improved sales resulting in the highest sales performances in 2008 and 2012.Amplified safety awareness resulting in no recordable accidents within the last five years.Production manufacture times being reduced by up to 50%.Cost reduction scheme including use of batch and modular building techniques.Increased team ethic by on-going development of existing staff members.Execution of a value engineering programme for existing equipment.Undertaking successful global sales and marketing business trips.Project management of new product development and capital expenditure installation.Application of preventative maintenance procedures and techniques.Design of ppm system for products manufactured and used. Show less

My position involved all aspects of the daily running of the company to incorporate product output, sales, profitability, quality, purchasing, customer and supplier liaison, product development, health and safety, discipline and personnel issues. Working closely with key customers I implemented a policy of just in time deliveries. I also undertook a review of production and implemented change policy to include automation of product lines to maximise efficiency, increase safety and allow for… Show more My position involved all aspects of the daily running of the company to incorporate product output, sales, profitability, quality, purchasing, customer and supplier liaison, product development, health and safety, discipline and personnel issues. Working closely with key customers I implemented a policy of just in time deliveries. I also undertook a review of production and implemented change policy to include automation of product lines to maximise efficiency, increase safety and allow for batch production techniques. Notable achievements and successesImplementation of lean manufacturing techniques and utilisation of automated technology. Resulting in labour content reduction of 38% as well as eliminating overtime working.Increasing product range and sales, including cost reductions, resulting in sales increase of 10.2% including addition of new customers.Quality improvements; rejection rate reduced to less than 1% of production.Efficient purchasing strategy; raw material budget cut by 12.3% .Cost effective delivery service to include just in time deliveries.Installation of team ethic and morale building. Show less

Responsibilities included efficient production output, health and safety, discipline, technical support and product development. Working closely with customers to develop products to match their requirements- this involved visiting customers and liaising with both technical and commercial personnel.

Utilising fitting and machining techniques including utilisation of milling machines, lathes and sheet metal equipment.

I was employed in the maintenance department providing around the clock routine and breakdown cover for the production of equipment used in the manufacture of steel and associated products. Working both within a small team, and individually, interdepartmental co-operation and team ethic was a vital requirement in offering a preventative and responsive mechanical service.Notable achievement and successesEffective communication to reduce machinery breakdown.Reduction in machine… Show more I was employed in the maintenance department providing around the clock routine and breakdown cover for the production of equipment used in the manufacture of steel and associated products. Working both within a small team, and individually, interdepartmental co-operation and team ethic was a vital requirement in offering a preventative and responsive mechanical service.Notable achievement and successesEffective communication to reduce machinery breakdown.Reduction in machine downtime.Planning of preventative maintenance scheduling.Progression to team leader position.Building of team ethic and morale. Show less

I joined Timsons directly from school and participated in, and successfully completed, their apprenticeship programme. This gave me a full and comprehensive grounding in many engineering disciplines including multiple machining techniques as well as fitting and assembly. I was employed as a mechanical fitter employed in the assembly of bespoke printing presses.