An accomplished, enthusiastic and self-motivated Manager with Operational experience within highly-regulated, high volume, high technology environments of Rail and Aerospace industries and specialist design, manufacture and fabrication business, allied to extensive Continuous Improvement experience. I have excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in the areas of communication, leadership and delegation. Analytical and pro-active with the ability to lead a team effectively, be part of a team and work on own initiativeKEY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:• Introduction of modern manufacturing processes and techniques in line with Company Cultural Transformation Plan. This included development of the Management and Supervisory Teams from role definition and person spec to recruitment and development of people and succession planning for the roles.• Successful review and implementation of disciplinary processes and policies, primarily absence management, drug and alcohol policy and working time directive adherence. • Acted in lead role in developing and implementing improved working practices and Cultural Transformation in the existing operation, including successfully introducing 5s methodology and other Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, Kanban, Standard Operations, SOSBs, KPIs etc.) despite resistance/traditional beliefs of workforce. • Point of contact for all customers and suppliers and commercial responsibility for contracted delivery, including timescales, cost and quality.• Participate in Contract Review Board and assist in specifying contract tender requests and reviews/awards• Successfully completed a Shopfloor Kaizen Instructor Breakthrough Training (SKIBT) course, which allows me to host/facilitate Kaizen Events including the Day 1 training of event participants (audits and carried out investigative matters such as incident/accident reports. Lead role in root cause analysis exercise.