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ProfileAn articulate and focused Production, Logistics and Supply Chain Manager with a wealth of experience in managing production and procurement processes. In depth knowledge of metals industry from high volume pressure die casting through to low volume lost wax casting. Spent the last ten years creating a highly successful award winning metals recycling production facility in Gloucester.A track record of achievements throughout my working life with the ability to manage teams varying from 15 to 150.Experience of strategic and tactical supplier relationships.WWork History1979 - 1999 Metal Casting Worcester (Did operate under several different names during course of employmentEmployed as a production operative and worked through to Shift Manger with control of 150 plus Operatives, Team Leaders and engineers.Seconded during earlier years to manage problematic production lines, cost reduction teams, production improvement teams, Kaizen events, Kami Shabai, 5S, etc.1999 - 2008 - Doncaster Precision Castings LimitedCut Off Team LeaderControlled the growth of the department from a £25m turnover to a £75m turnover in a reasonably short time.Avon Specialty Metals LimitedBeen with the company from its first days when there were only two employees (self included) through to the multi million pound award winning company that it is today. A working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 17025, AS 9100.Played a major part in sourcing all machinery and processes for the company, the introduction of new technology to the recycling industry.A hard working individual who has worked within the metals industry throughout his working life.