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Diageo is the largest production site within the ISC and has an agenda of growth whilst implementing world class manufacturing practices. With the increase in volume forecast for the site and the resulting increase in complexity, the role of manufacturing excellence lead is critical to driving the site to achieve its stretching performance ambitions. This role will be focused on driving an integrated approach to continuous improvement across Leven packaging working with engineering & operational teams to improve site performance by building internal capabilities and creating possibilities for teams to unlock new levels of performance. • To support operations teams within Leven packaging to improve overall performance and standards through continuous improvement • To lead CI projects around Risk, quality, Productivity, Cost and Morale. • To promote Manufacturing excellence within Leven packaging• To lead and facilitate continuous improvement activities that deliver breakthrough performance improvements across Leven packaging. • Develop and deploy an integrated manufacturing excellence operating system that encompasses people, plant and process enhancement, building internal capabilities and empowering work teams to drive improvements autonomously. • Ensure everyone at Leven packaging understands what manufacturing excellence means, is engaged into the operating system and is playing their part in delivering a world class production operation. • To ensure that any improvements implemented are standardised and sustained within engineering and operations teams. • To establish understanding at all levels within Leven of how the site benchmarks with other leading Diageo sites and the external business environment.• Focus on the assets across the site correct servicing’s in place, plan craft time to complete tasks and follow IA’s within the MMS system to sustain and prolong life of the machines.

Day to day leadership of designated process teams ensuring a safe and compliant environment manufacturing quality product as required by the customer at agreed cost. Challenge inefficiency and process loss at every opportunity; establishing a team culture of continuous improvement and unrelenting pursuit of performance excellence.Develop a culture of success through Coaching, Mentoring and strong personal Leadership. ACCOUNTABILITIESOperational• Within the overall flow of Zydis product accountable for site wide operation of a designated process.• Responsible for delivery of targets achieving KPI’s. • Lead a Health and Safety culture within operations; ensure team consistently sets site safety best practices by demonstrating zero tolerance behaviour, continually challenging and raising Safety standards. • Manage the department Safety dashboard to meet or exceed targets• Eliminate risk to the employees, products and environment through rigorous safety and accident investigations and high quality current risk assessments• Lead a Compliance culture within operations; Act as a role model for company quality values by continually raising standards.• Lead Tripartite reviews as required.• Ensure all team members adhere to SOP’s and comply with their individual responsibilities for GMP, to ensure there are no deficiencies• Lead team towards “Always Audit Ready” establishing a culture of compliance.• Lead a culture of fact and data based decision making within operations; • Lead daily shift meetings, managing resources and ensuring issue resolution to ensure daily shift targets are achieved.• Ensure team consistently challenges losses within the area, relentlessly pursuing opportunities to recover or mitigate loss. • Work collaboratively with up and down-stream customers to deliver the hourly, daily and weekly targets.

Responsible for improving the company hygiene process, conscious of driving and supporting continuous improvement to maximise operational effectiveness and efficiencies by developing people, processes and procedures.• Manage, coach and develop a multi-disciplined team to meet budget and internal KPI’s including Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.• Holding continuous improvement meetings to support and advise on how to develop processes and standards throughout the factory. Helping to increase efficiency, whilst encouraging the workforce to offer their ideas on how to improve processes to save money and reduce waste.

Involved in the production process of raw materials to the wrapped product within the busy factory. Running a shift of 3 team leaders and 120 personnel at any one time keeping all operators disciplined and focused to the job in hand. Flexible and able to multi-task and operating other areas of production. Overseeing a strong shift in a fair and professional manner, always staying positive under pressure to achieve the company goals. • Safety is of the highest priority, ensuring that if an accident or near miss occurs, I completed accident reports. I then used RCA to investigate, updated procedures and risk assessments. Providing a safe working environment. • Held daily shift meetings with my team and factory management giving detailed information on how to run the factory, increase plant output and OEE. Whilst maintaining maximum efficiency and machine through puts to produce quality products first time, whilst always complying with weights and measures legislation.• A confident user of SAP for materials and workforce administration, completing line-sides, COGI's and PI sheets.

Employed in a blue chip company within the food production industry as a confident shift manager, running the shop floor for a fast paced short shelf life product. Responsible for leading an Operations Team of 50 multi-nationals to achieve the profit and performance targets set by the Site Manager. Co-ordinating 3 separate activities – raw milk process, the creamery, through to the bottling/packaging, supporting the smooth running of the Dairy.• Support the aims of the site with regard to performance (OEE), food safety, efficiency, wastage, and budget. Running at 60% + using the Hartford system.• Liaise with the project management team to give a shop floor and management perspective, taking into consideration the feasibility and H&S implications.• Monitoring all activities that affect output and quality are coordinated to ensure that customer service levels (both internal and external) are maintained. Ensuring that robust communication exists between all related functions, from planning, to cold store and transport.• Always engaging with the team to ensure morale is at the optimal level for delivering budget performance numbers.

Currently employed in a blue chip company within the food production industry as a confident shift manager, running the shop floor for a fast paced short shelf life product. Producing 7500 units p/h with the use of an newly implemented automated weighing and mixing system. Running a shift of 30 personnel at any one time keeping all operators disciplined and focused to the job in hand. Regularly acting as the factory manager on nights and weekends I am efficient and able to think on my feet, relied upon to make critical decisions, to keep up production and to minimise waste. • I hold daily shift meetings with my team and factory management giving detailed information on how to run the factory to increase plant output and OEE. Whilst maintaining maximum efficiency and machine through puts to produce a quality product, whilst complying with weights and measures legislation.• Oversee the production forecast and planning schedule for the site, holding conference calls with other sites and executives to ensure that areas throughout the UK receive the correct allocation of stock, dependant on production output. Also utilising the track and trace system to pinpoint the exact location of the goods. • Leading a people stream forum to improve relationships and morale between executives, supervisors and the workforce. Regularly dealing with staff issues and discipline in line with company policies. • Attend continuous improvement meetings to support and give advice to help develop processes and standards throughout the factory. Helping to increase efficiency, whilst encouraging the workforce to offer their ideas on how to improve processes to save money and reduce waste.• Liaise with the project management team to give a shop floor and management perspective, taking into consideration the feasibility and H&S implications.• Perform internal audits to monitor performance and safety standards, as often visited by external auditors.

Involved in the production process from raw materials to the wrapped product, covering over 3 floors within the busy factory. Running a shift of up to 50 personnel at any one time keeping all operators disciplined and focused to the job in hand. Flexible and able to multi-task and operating other areas of production in the absence of others, overseeing up to 100 personnel and always setting the highest standard. I run a strong shift in a fair and professional manner, always staying positive under pressure to achieve the company goals.• Dealing with staff personnel issues, holidays and discipline in line with company policies, supporting their personal development whilst setting out training plans.• Safety is of the highest priority, ensuring that if an accident or near miss occurs, I complete accident reports. I then use RCA to investigate, update procedures and risk assessments. Providing a safe working environment. • I complete CCP's on a regular basis to keep areas in line with the legal requirement of the company’s high standard of food safety.• I carried out GMP Audits with external auditors completing the walk round for the British Retail Consortium, to a high standard, conforming to the British food agency. I then followed up on the minor areas highlighted in the report.• I am fully committed to implementing Cadbury’s improvement System Consultant Services (SCS), carrying out daily/weekly inspections, completing impact performa’s for immediate rectification of any major/minor faults, keeping in contact with contractors and following the actions through to the end.

I managed a team of 30 employees within a large production department. I ensure deadlines are met to produce high quality ingredients to keep up with the demand from 11 lines. I check that all relevant materials are ordered and available for mixing with the use of SAP. I perform B’safe audits to guarantee Health & Safety policies are being maintained. I am the gatekeeper for all COSHH/Manual Handling assessments and reviews. Over the past 3 years I have achieved all KPI’s set by the company, even in pressurised situations. • I maintain company policies with employees whilst monitoring staff performance and training including recruitment, appraisal and disciplinary issues. • I use Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to keep all areas of the workplace clean and manageable, ensuring that everything has it’s place. It has also helped me to achieve the level 3 standard in my area of the mix department. • I have knowledge in controlling the department budget and expenditure for new projects, and ensuring that they are kept to budget, and cut costs when necessary. • I have also instigated the installation of a new computer system within the control room to speed up the mix and distribution process. I am in constant touch with suppliers and contractors to optimise operations.

Line Manager – VC10 (10/101 Squadron) RAF Brize Norton 2003 to 2006 I was responsible for the effective running and management of a propulsion team of 32 employees, ensuring the aircraft met their flying requirements and tasking in a serviceable state. The role involved a considerable amount of in-depth fault finding, with a high degree of rectification in highly pressurised environments. Managing staffs personal performances throughout the year. Line Supervisor – Nimrod (51 Sqn) RAF Waddington 2000 to 2003Supervisor – Tornado (9 Sqn) RAF St Athan 1995 to 2000Major and Minor Maintenance Engineer and Technician - Tornado (10 Sqn) RAF St Athan 1990 to 1995431 Detachment Squadron RAF Laabruch 1988 to 1990101 Squadron RAF Brize Norton 1985 to 1988