Christopher Wells Email & Phone Number

A highly motivated, resilient and pragmatic Head of Operations, who perseveres under pressure, and succeeds in difficult and demanding situations. With the ability to plan, communicate, organise and implement change, I possess high levels of initiative, supported by self-discipline and experience to make informed decisions and act accordingly.With a passion for operational excellence, I strive for continuous improvement to ensure the most effective and efficient processes are applied, at the same time ensuring the achievement of operational KPIs.• Management of Operations, R&D (Hardware, Software and Project Management), Product Management, Technical Support, Supply Chain Management and Logistics• Operations management of Production Engineering, Test Engineering, QHSE, Production, Service and Planning• Member of the Senior Management Team• Management of departmental P&Ls for Operations• Spearheading OPEX (Operation Excellence) within the manufacturing facility• Introduction of strategic products in the UK and internationally – Servo Drives (460V and 230V), Motion Controllers, Mechanical – Gearboxes, Motors• Project management of global product line introductions• Experienced in change management• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing best practices• Introduction and transfer of PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies) to global sub-contractors manufacture and test