Jeff Potts

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Operations Shift Manager at AkzoNobel @ AkzoNobel
netherlands
Jeff Potts's Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Jeff Potts

A versatile and process focused leader with priority upon HSE, Quality, Cost and customer service. Proven ability in developing teams and working effectively with support functions, with a track record of success through the adoption of lean & continuous improvement strategies, and managing change.

Jeff Potts's Current Company Details
AkzoNobel

Akzonobel

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Operations Shift Manager at AkzoNobel
netherlands
Website:
akzonobel.com
Employees:
25813
Jeff Potts Work Experience Details
  • Akzonobel
    Operations Shift Manager
    Akzonobel Jan 2019 - Present
    Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom
  • Akzonobel
    Production Shift Manager
    Akzonobel May 2014 - Jan 2019
    Ashington
  • Akzonobel Decorative Coatings
    Production Manager/Deputy Site Manager
    Akzonobel Decorative Coatings Apr 2013 - May 2014
    Hammerite Products Limited - Prudhoe
  • Nissan Motor Corporation
    Supervisor/Zone Manager
    Nissan Motor Corporation Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
    Sunderland
  • Rio Tinto Alcan
    Operations Superintendant
    Rio Tinto Alcan Jan 2011 - Nov 2012
    Lynemouth Smelter Casting Plant
    Managed a team of 64 multi-skilled operators and 5 Shift Leaders in the Casting Plant producing >180Kt of aluminium ingots per year. I was responsible for the plant performance with focus upon improving safety, quality and cost. During my time in this role I was able to lead a significant culture change through empowering the operations teams to take ownership of problems and increased involvement in lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Rio Tinto Alcan
    Shift Operations Manager
    Rio Tinto Alcan Aug 2008 - Jan 2011
    Lynemouth Smelter
    Responsibility for full site operations consisting of Carbon Plant, Potrooms & Casting Plant. A big part of this role was coaching & development of the operations teams in key competencies and using team KPIs and Lean Tools to drive improvement activities. This role also relied on strong problem solving & communication skills in order to meet demanding work schedules. In the event of an onsite emergency I was also the Site Incident Controller when on shift.
  • Alcan
    Carbon Plant Production Leader
    Alcan Feb 2006 - Aug 2008
    Lynemouth Smelter
    Responsible for production operations & managing teams of the Carbon Plant through a Green Mix / Anode Forming Facility, two Ring Furnaces and Rodding Room made up of 120 operators and 16 team leaders. High priority on safety due to the hazardous environment and quality focus to reduce re-work and reduce cost. Deputised for Plant Manager.
  • Alcan
    Assistant Production Leader - Rodding & Bath Plant Depts
    Alcan Jun 2004 - Feb 2006
    Lynemouth Smelter
    This position was initially leading the Anode Rodding Department with the Bath Plant becoming an addition following a re-structure, approx 48 operators. Was responsible for monitoring the many parameters important for producing quality rodded anodes and ensuring customer supply along with anode cover material. Other duties included carrying out stock inventory counts and audits. Some achievements in this role - • Upgrade project implementation and modifications in the Rodding Dept (£10m Capex).• Key member of Six Sigma project which delivered 25% saving on rod repair costs• Transition from Paste to Cast-Iron Rodding• Re-assessment of all Rodding Work procedures and Risk assessments• Introduced Cast-Iron Hot Metal Exclusion Zone• Standardisation of Hot Metal PPE• Implementation of external electrolyte sales generating $2m revenue

Jeff Potts Skills

Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Pareto Analysis Value Stream Sipoc Pareto Hazard Analysis Cultural Transformation Team Alignment Individual Development Team Performance Employment Law Green Belt Project Sponsorship Coaching Six Sigma Value Stream Mapping Continuous Improvement 5s Business Process Improvement Plant Maintenance Maintenance Management Factory Process Control Operational Excellence Aluminum Leadership Tpm Planned Preventative Maintenance Root Cause Analysis Key Performance Indicators Iso Dmaic Preventive Maintenance Safety Management Systems Risk Assessment Manufacturing Operations Management Change Management Occupational Health Operations Management Process Optimization Predictive Maintenance Production Planning Quality Management Manufacturing Jit Toyota Production System Kanban Business Alignment

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Jeff Potts works for Akzonobel

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Jeff Potts's current role is Operations Shift Manager at AkzoNobel.

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Jeff Potts attended Northumbria University, University Of Northumbria, Northumberland College, Coquet High School, Amble.

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Jeff Potts has skills like Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, Value Stream, Sipoc, Pareto, Hazard Analysis, Cultural Transformation, Team Alignment, Individual Development, Team Performance, Employment Law.

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