Ian Bottwood

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Improve OTD's, Quality performance, Stock Management and Process controls. Looking for a new challenge. @ Unemployed at this time
united states
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Banstead, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Ian Bottwood

A self-motivated and accomplished Management Professional with Production Engineer, and Manufacturing/Operations Manager experience. I have over 35 years of experience in resolve day to day production issues, improve OTD's and increase revenue. The majority of my 35 years have been at a senior management level supporting the board by building reliable production environments to support sales growth.As an advocate of Lean, I have introduced techniques and methodologies to improvements processes, reduce quality issues, and improve efficiencies, all designed to improved profit and/or sustained growth. As a leader, I support and mentor my staff, encouraging them to be professional and the best they can be. I promote teamwork and provide a common goal which is clearly identified and reported against. I promote early production involvement in NPI, to maximize the benefits of designing for manufacture. Analytical, Attention to Detail, Change Management, Contributing to Company Growth, Cross-Functional, Dedicated, Delivering Results, Educated, Enthusiastic, Focused, General Assembly, Improving Efficiency, Improving Processes, Improving Productivity, Improving Quality, Leadership, Manufacturing, Industry Methodology Changes, Operations, Management, Prioritises, Problem Solving Skills, Process Mapping, Production, Productive, Raising Standard of Work, Reducing Waste, Resourceful, Results Driven, Root Cause Analysis, Sales Order Entry, Senior Management, Silk Screening, Sound Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Streamlining Operations, Strong Analytical Skills, Strong Communicator at all Levels, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Strong Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Team Player, Waste Reduction, Wood Shop, Works Exceptionally Well Under Pressure.

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Improve OTD's, Quality performance, Stock Management and Process controls. Looking for a new challenge.
united states
Website:
flowtronex.net
Employees:
15426
Ian Bottwood Work Experience Details
  • Retired
    Retired
    Retired Jul 2021 - Present
  • Unemployed At This Time
    Manufacturing Manager
    Unemployed At This Time May 2018 - Present
    Surrey
  • Sheen Instruments Ltd.
    Manufacturing / Operations Manager
    Sheen Instruments Ltd. Sep 2015 - Feb 2018
    West Molesey
    Site responsibility for Sheen Instruments brand, encompassing H&S, Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, Calibration Lab, GI, Despatch, Stock control and Inventory management. OTD’s improved, reducing £250K overdue deliveries to £20K while maintaining product quality. Redundancy due to company sale to competitor. Operational responsibility for relocating £500K stock and knowledge transfer to the Netherlands over a 4 month period (24 Oct 2017-16 Feb 2017).
  • Property Development
    Property Development
    Property Development Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
    Banstead, Surrey
    Refurbished an inherited property through to sale.
  • Cp Cases Ltd. (Contract)
    Manufacturing Manager
    Cp Cases Ltd. (Contract) Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
    Twickenham, United Kingdom
    CP Cases provide an outstanding design and manufacturing service for high-performance, ruggedised cases and racks used in transport, operation and storage of essential equipment for commercial and military applications. Customers include Armed Forces, Police and Rescue Services. Manage high profile export order of considerable size (1500 cases) and complexity (12 variants), through to despatch and customer sign off, completed in October 2014.Managed production departments for Textile Products, Flight case manufacture, Roto-moulded cases, and Fabricated aluminium racks and containers.Responsible for production departments including Sheet metal forming, welding, fettling, silk screening, CNC machining, laser cutting, textiles, wood shop and general assembly. Managed consignment stock agreements, increasing coverage to approx. 20% of stock value
  • Turbosoundltd.
    Operations Manager
    Turbosoundltd. Sep 2007 - Feb 2014
    Partridge Green, Horsham, West Sussex
    Design and Manufacture professional speakers for the music Industry.Achieved turn over growth from £3.5M to £6.8M during 7 years, 15% reduction in staffing levels. Improved all processes from Sales order entry through to Despatch, redesigning factory flow and processes in order to achieve OTD’s. Continuous improvement program to eliminating rework activities and improve process control. Standardise assembly techniques, introduced build instructions and jig and fixtures. Prioritised ‘build to order’ initiative when appropriate to smooth out month end despatch congestion. Conducted daily toolbox meetings to focus production and target effort.Chaired operational meetings tracking monthly figures to forecast and amend resource accordingly. Achieved 98% ‘on time’ deliveries supplying 114 sku’s with annual build of 8000 units. Managed sub-contracted external Finished Goods storage and Ex-works logistics.Managed site H&S, Waste Management, Risk Assessments, Facility Management and Security.
  • Tetreon Technologies Ltd.
    Interim Operations Manager
    Tetreon Technologies Ltd. Jan 2007 - Aug 2007
    Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex
    IC Furnace‘s Design & Manufacture.Maintained Bill of Material’s as design developed during the build process.Ensured stock levels of components maintained to support dynamic build development. Maintained drawing register providing ‘redline’ drawings to CAD capturing design changes.
  • Contacta Ltd
    Interim Production Manager
    Contacta Ltd Nov 2005 - Jul 2006
    Basildon, Essex.
    Manufactures and designers of Bank Security and storage equipment• Designed and implemented Works Order progress reporting structure.• Chaired daily progress meeting to highlight potential issues that would affect OTD’s.• Designed layout of factory floor to maximize space utilisation.• Negotiated agreements with lead suppliers to minimise stock holding.
  • Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
    Manufacturing Consultant
    Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. Nov 2004 - Oct 2005
    University Of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey
    Satellite missions & space subsystem design and manufactureChecked and corrected BoM's to reflected the CAD drawings correctly for GPS Satellite mission.Performed and recorded vibration tests to replicate launch conditions on satellite.Evaluate full size satellite model for vibration damage.Performed the planning role for 6 months.
  • The Vision Factory Ltd
    Operations Manager
    The Vision Factory Ltd Aug 1994 - Sep 2004
    Chessington, Surrey.
    CCTV Security Equipment – Video Multiplexers - Start up company.First employee supporting owners while they completed designs and generated market interest.Initiated methodology changes to production technique as demand increased and further products were introduced. Turnover grew to £3.9M from zero, with production head count growth from 1 to 5 over an 8 year period.Recommended by business angel (forma MD of Applied Video Systems) to TVF owners, for my adaptability, organisational skills and ability to perform and exceed in all manufacturing roles. Performed the Planning, Purchasing, Process and Production Engineering roles, Responsible for Stock Control, MRP configuration and maintenance, Sub-contract management, Mechanical design concepts through to product release. Employed and trained and managed production staff in general assemble, test, pack and despatch
  • Applied Video Systems Ltd
    Manufacturing Manager
    Applied Video Systems Ltd Mar 1989 - Jul 1994
    Chessington, Surrey.
    Design and Manufacture of Broadcast Equipment – Standards ConvertersDeveloped culture from ‘cottage industry’ to consistent, predictable and professional organisation, reflecting the innovative product range that AVS produced.Re-designed warehouse, introduced alternative storage layout, Increased Stock accuracy to 98%.Improved ECN procedure, processed 300 outstanding ECN’s, increased BoM accuracy to 99%.Reduced operating costs by replacing 23 contract staff with 4 permanent staff members.Improved stock and BoM management to support monthly sales demand achieving 97% OTD.
  • Future International
    Operations Manager
    Future International 1985 - 1989
    United Kingdom
    Initially employed as Manufacturing Manager for Future Computers in Croydon managing the OEM production of Dumb Terminals and IBM compatible computers in the UK and Wales. Job function changed to incorporate manufacturing resposibility as Operations Manager for builds in Hong Kong and California.

Ian Bottwood Skills

Manufacturing Production Engineering Product Development Management Strategy Procurement Change Management Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Business Strategy Project Management Mrp Erp Stock Control Bom Management Negotiation Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Management Start Ups Contract Negotiation New Business Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Operations Management Npi Management Process Control Design For Manufacturing Layout Design Business Development Continuous Improvement Process Improvement Engineering Root Cause Analysis Problem Solving Team Building Process Engineering Purchasing Strategic Planning Production Management Training Planning Quality Management Project Planning Production Planning B2b 5s Factory Kaizen Product Design

Ian Bottwood Education Details

  • The Open University
    Eitb Diploma In Manufacturing Management
  • Carshalton College Of Further Education
    Carshalton College Of Further Education
    Hnc In Production Engineering – July 1980
  • Gaynesford High School, Carshalton, Surrey
    Gaynesford High School, Carshalton, Surrey
    Machanical Drawing, Metalwork, Wordwork, Art, Maths, Technical Drawing
  • Hackbridge Junior School
    Hackbridge Junior School

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