James Grigg

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Sharnbrook, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About James Grigg

Recognised leader in healthcare and industrial manufacturing, supply chain, technology and commercial functions within global companies. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt with extensive experience in strategy development and operational execution.

James Grigg's Current Company Details
Self-employed

Self-Employed

Change leader skilled in building communities of purpose
James Grigg Work Experience Details
  • Self-Employed
    Business Improvement Consultant
    Self-Employed Jul 2023 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
  • Smiths Group Plc
    Group Master Black Belt
    Smiths Group Plc Feb 2022 - Aug 2023
    London, England, United Kingdom
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  • Jim Grigg
    Lean Six Sigma Consultant
    Jim Grigg Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
    Uk
    Lean Six Sigma consulting in industrial and healthcare companies.
  • 3M
    North Europe Manufacturing And Supply Chain Leader
    3M Jan 2019 - Aug 2020
    Bracknell, Berkshire, Uk
    Overall accountability for safety, sustainability, quality, service, cost, cash and employee engagement across 12 manufacturing sites and 2,240 people in the UK and Sweden. 3M UK PLC Manufacturing Director. Responsible for manufacturing strategy footprint and supply chain design execution in the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Baltics. Governance and project management of corporate and venture capital funded acquisitions, mergers, divestitures and carve-outs. Value stream portfolio includes Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Respiratory/Welding/Hearing & Communications Personal Protective Equipment, Food Safety, Abrasives and Industrial Tapes.
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  • 3M
    Uk And Ireland Manufacturing Leader
    3M Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
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  • 3M
    Nordic Manufacturing And Supply Chain Manager
    3M Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Member of 3M Nordics Operating Committee. Led operational and functional teams in Manufacturing/Logistics, HR, Finance, Engineering and Sourcing for 3 manufacturing sites engaged in the production and distribution of personal safety and abrasives product portfolios for industrial and military applications. Led restructuring and supply chain redesign programmes to transfer some production to East Europe.
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  • 3M
    Health Care Manufacturing Manager
    3M Apr 2013 - May 2016
    Loughborough, Uk
    Overall leadership of a workforce of 585 people in 2 UK sites engaged in high volume GMP manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices including liquids, creams, tablets and inhalation devices in a contract manufacturing relationship with customers and 3M subsidiaries. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited. Management of MHRA, FDA and other region/customer specific regulations and requirements. Manufacturing lead for pharmaceutical business partnership development. Governance of significant capital investment programmes targeting capacity improvement, business growth and new product development with local/global business and R&D teams.
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  • 3M
    European Acquisition And Integration Manager
    3M Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
    Bracknell, Berkshire, Uk
    Accountable for all aspects of due diligence and integration planning for Office and Consumer Products in Europe. Leadership of multifunctional country teams in Germany, France, UK, Italy and Iberia with 11 additional teams in West, Central/East Europe. Coordinated legal, HR, business, sourcing, manufacturing and supply chain process transition development and cost/growth synergy programmes to achieve a robust 100-day plan for significantly improved profitability.
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  • 3M
    Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
    3M Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
    Bracknell, Berkshire, Uk
    Head of Lean Six Sigma deployment and execution in 3M UK, reporting to the MD. Team comprised 16 manufacturing/supply chain black belts, 8 business black belts and 3 lean deployment and training personnel. Exceeded growth and cost targets in both years of the assignment. Led and facilitated multi-business/function approach to profitability to achieve significant operating income improvement during tenure.
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  • 3M
    Manufacturing Plant Manager
    3M Oct 2008 - Jul 2010
    Aycliffe, County Durham
    Operational management of a 430 people strong manufacturing site, responsible for all aspects of Safety, Cost, People Development and Customer Satisfaction through Product Quality and Service Levels. Overall control of site budget. Led the site through a major response to the Swine Flu Pandemic. Worked with R&D and UK, European, Global business stakeholders to develop 3-year strategy based on manufacturing flexibility, plant lean design and attracting complementary business growth.
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  • 3M
    European Distribution Centre Manager
    3M Feb 2005 - Oct 2008
    Bedford, Uk
    Worked with industrial and retail business leadership to improve service levels and build strategies around winning business in the UK and Ireland. Developed growth strategies involving eChannel business and insourced value adding converting operations for UK businesses in support of profitability targets. Overall control of site budget and 230 people.
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  • 3M
    Six Sigma Black Belt
    3M Jul 2003 - Feb 2005
    Durham, United Kingdom
    Project leader of cost, cash flow and business growth projects for industrial, pharmaceutical and personal safety businesses. As a key member of multi-functional teams, led manufacturing and supply chain due diligence for major acquisition targets in our Electronics and Consumer businesses. Trained in Lean Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance. Developed and delivered Lean Six Sigma coaching and Green Belt training in UK and Europe.
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  • 3M
    Manufacturing Manager
    3M May 2001 - Jul 2003
    Durham, United Kingdom
    Manufacturing Leadership of an innovative new respirator product portfolio. 46 reports (Manufacturing Technology Engineers, Maintenance, Production crews). Worked closely with UK and European business teams on strategic and operational planning to service a £250 Million business. Introduced production of medical respirators to global markets through application of cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) and hygiene control processes under ISO 13485.
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  • 3M
    Manufacturing Technology Group Leader
    3M Feb 1999 - May 2001
    Durham, United Kingdom
    Member of the Plant Management team. Leadership of multi-functional team (Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, Marketing, Logistics, and Quality) charged with development and delivery of site Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction programme. Delivered year on year cost reduction.
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  • 3M
    Manufacturing Technology Engineer
    3M Sep 1995 - Feb 1999
    Durham, United Kingdom
    Key member of a multi-functional team tasked with the design, development and implementation of a new design and concept respirator manufacturing process. Organic respirator process responsibility and project leader of £multi-million cost reduction/capital investment programmes.
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  • Wilkinson Sword Limited
    Production Engineer And Maintenance Supervisor
    Wilkinson Sword Limited Jun 1993 - Sep 1994
    Cramlington, Northumberland, Uk
    Industrial Placement and subsequent job role. Leadership of multi-functional teams to increase packaging efficiency, reduce energy costs and improve product quality. Maintenance team supervisor responsible for maintenance strategy and deployment of multi-skilled technicians on day-to-day rectification and longer-term equipment effectiveness projects.
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James Grigg Skills

Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Management Supply Chain Management Business Management Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Process Improvement Project Management Product Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Continuous Improvement Management Business Strategy Manufacturing Operations Manufacturing Operations Management Dmaic Kaizen

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James Grigg's current role is Change leader skilled in building communities of purpose.

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James Grigg's email address is jgrigg1@3m.com

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James Grigg attended Durham Business School, University Of Northumbria At Newcastle.

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James Grigg has skills like Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Project Management, Product Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement.

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