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United Kingdom

Provide Lean engineering and management support to Uniblock UK and their global suppliers. Technical support to the sales and marketing of Uniblock's unique product offering.

UK

Interim Assignments focussed on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations.Assignments completed at home and abroad. GMMC registered 2013

UK And China Operations

• Various assignments as Interim Operations Manager LJD Technology Services Ltd. UK and China operations.March 2015- March 2017July 2017 - September 2017 Reporting to the Chairman and owner
• Manage the company’s manufacturing and global supply chain portfolio.
• Control quality and on time delivery from 3rd party partners (Asian)
• Using Lean knowledge, engineering and manufacturing experience to drive and assist 3rd party partners to provide the required service.
• Working closely with Company Leadership to identify areas for business Improvement.
• Identify and support new 3rd party suppliers to support new products. Continued:- Company engaged in an array of diverse products and processes

Sri Lanka

(Branded Garment Manufacturers)Sri Lanka (2 factories - Pallakelle and Katunayake. 1000 employees.Responsible for the P&L, quality and delivery performance of the 2 factories reporting to the group COO.In a relatively short time increased the profitability and improved delivery performance.Employing people management skills and energetic management style.

(CHINA Shenzhen And Shanghai And Hong Kong)

• (Plastic products and GMP controlled cosmetic products)Managed the transfer of the Asia supply chain and merchandise operations from Hong Kong to Shanghai for the supplier of plastic, metal, fabric and cosmetic.
• Implemented Lean improvements that reduced lead times by 20% and enhanced delivery performance.
• Introduced the UFIDA enterprise reporting system into the operation.
• Reduced global warehouse space by 30% by reducing lead times and MOQ from third-party vendors.
• Improved performance of third-party suppliers by recommending Lean operational enhancements.
• Successfully completed the supply chain transition project within agreed-upon timeframes.

Shanghai City, China

• Directed manufacturing operations and P&L for a large BU in the Shanghai factory campus of the global electronics manufacturing supplier. Lead large multi disciplined teams and subordinate managers including.
• Drove changes to manufacturing lines, including installing new SMT lines and simplifying the repair operation to improve output and quality.
• Improved line outputs from 5% to 12% by introducing balance and changeover time changes.
• Implemented Lean manufacturing initiatives that improved efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Achieved all KPIs (quality, yield, delivery to plan, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, cost control, health and safety) in the first year.

Czech Republic And China

• Assessed operational efficiency and capacity during a 18-month dual-site temporary assignment for factories in liquid mixing and filling, plastic injection and blow moulding, kit packing. Provided information that.
• Introduced and implemented 5S and Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Assessed and drove third-party suppliers at their factories to maximise quality and delivery performances

Budapest

• Leading a multifunctional team that led new business launches and transfers to the Budapest site for the global provider of electronics products and services.
• Transferred products and processes to lower-cost sites to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Business trips to receiving factories in Singapore and Eastern Europe to ensure effective start up and NPI
• Facilitated seamless transfers without impact on customers.
• Mentored Lean initiatives at receiving site home and abroad..

Timisoara Romania / Newport UK /Budapest Hungary

• SOLECTRON, Timisoara
• Technical Operations Manager (2001-2004)Reporting to the Site GM Managed production and engineering at old and new electronics manufacturing sites and transferred production from the old site to the new one. Managed.
• Saved £700K annually by utilising Lean methodology to improve production processes.
• Guided projects in SMT changeover and production line box build balance.
• Re-emphasized a focus on improving customer satisfaction levels.
• Restructured the engineering organisation to create sectional leaders and enhance support.

Treforest Cardiff And Cwmcarn Newport.

Management of all Engineering supporting the Electronics Manufacturing and Services facility in Wales. Member of Leadership Team reporting directly to site GM.Process Eng, Industrial Eng, Test Eng,Quality, Production equipment selection and purchase, asset management, site services (facities management).SMT, ACI, In curcuit and Functional test,Box build.

Diploma, Lean Implementation, Black Belt

Certified Ssl Black Belt, Lean Black Belt, Black Belt

Engineering Diploma, Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship Completed)

Mechanical Engineering