Just Company was formed in 2017 to provide high quality bespoke companionship to people in order to alleviate the negative effects of isolation and loneliness. The company continues to successfully grow its customer base and is proving to be a valued service for both its end clients and their families, who often find that they are not able to spend time with their relatives themselves.Having established a solid core company in the Morecambe Bay area, we have now incorporated Just Company… Show more Just Company was formed in 2017 to provide high quality bespoke companionship to people in order to alleviate the negative effects of isolation and loneliness. The company continues to successfully grow its customer base and is proving to be a valued service for both its end clients and their families, who often find that they are not able to spend time with their relatives themselves.Having established a solid core company in the Morecambe Bay area, we have now incorporated Just Company Holdings to enable us to extend this much needed service to other parts of the UK through the creation of Franchises. Show less

I am a strategic thinking, commercially focused, trusted leader, recognised for delivery of operational performance improvement in highly complex environments in major blue-chip organisations. I have worked in General Manufacturing, Medical Devices and Automotive sectors for c40yrs, having held senior executive positions in operations and general management including 4 years as the UK MD of a multi-national filter manufacturer.

Appointed as Director of UK Operations as part of the take-over of Fenchurch Environment Group by GVS Spa, acting M.D. in 2015 and formally appointed UK M.D. in January 2016 with total responsibility for all UK activities. Key achievements include:• Increase in turnover from circa £6 million in 2002 to £28 million in 2018 and £32 million projected for 2019 at 18% EBIT;• Creation of operating model, capable of meeting the current and future operational needs of the… Show more Appointed as Director of UK Operations as part of the take-over of Fenchurch Environment Group by GVS Spa, acting M.D. in 2015 and formally appointed UK M.D. in January 2016 with total responsibility for all UK activities. Key achievements include:• Increase in turnover from circa £6 million in 2002 to £28 million in 2018 and £32 million projected for 2019 at 18% EBIT;• Creation of operating model, capable of meeting the current and future operational needs of the business;• Mentoring and development of key staff to build organisational performance and capability;• Business transformation through development of standard work practices, lean manufacturing, enterprise management systems enablement, and introduction of automated assembly systems;• Improved financial performance, including creation and introduction of standard costs for finished products, and improved governance on major capital programmes;• Project management of the construction of a new £multi-million assembly facility for medical filter production, on time and on budget;• Transfer of medical filter assembly to the new facility with full validation whilst meeting customer delivery schedules in full;• Maintenance of full compliance with ISO13485 for medical products and ISO9001 across all areas;• Championing of Continuous Improvement culture. Show less

Joined the company as Operations Manager with responsibility for all aspects of Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Design and Development and Logistics. In 2011 was appointed as Director of Manufacturing. Key achievements include:• Increase in turnover from circa £6 million in 2002 to £28 million in 2018 and £32 million projected for 2019 at 18% EBIT;• Creation of operating model, capable of meeting the current and future operational needs of the business;• Mentoring and… Show more Joined the company as Operations Manager with responsibility for all aspects of Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Design and Development and Logistics. In 2011 was appointed as Director of Manufacturing. Key achievements include:• Increase in turnover from circa £6 million in 2002 to £28 million in 2018 and £32 million projected for 2019 at 18% EBIT;• Creation of operating model, capable of meeting the current and future operational needs of the business;• Mentoring and development of key staff to build organisational performance and capability;• Business transformation through development of standard work practices, lean manufacturing, enterprise management systems enablement, and introduction of automated assembly systems;• Improved financial performance, including creation and introduction of standard costs for finished products, and improved governance on major capital programmes;• Project management of the construction of a new £multi-million assembly facility for medical filter production, on time and on budget;• Transfer of medical filter assembly to the new facility with full validation whilst meeting customer delivery schedules in full;• Maintenance of full compliance with ISO13485 for medical products and ISO9001 across all areas;• Championing Continuous Improvement culture. Show less

CAD Ltd was an independent Automotive Design & Development Consultancy that would take vehicle projects from initial styling and concept through to full production. Clients included Ford India, Paccar, Plaxton, Optare, LDV, International Motor Group and others. As Chief Manufacturing Engineer and Project Manager, the role involved project management and planning; preparation of quotations, contracts and legal agreements; purchase activities and supplier liaison; budgetary planning and control,… Show more CAD Ltd was an independent Automotive Design & Development Consultancy that would take vehicle projects from initial styling and concept through to full production. Clients included Ford India, Paccar, Plaxton, Optare, LDV, International Motor Group and others. As Chief Manufacturing Engineer and Project Manager, the role involved project management and planning; preparation of quotations, contracts and legal agreements; purchase activities and supplier liaison; budgetary planning and control, vehicle cost control and direction of design activities. Key achievements include:• Pre-production implementation of an MPV project, including procurement of facilities and equipment, commissioning activities, manpower planning, component purchasing and supply contract negotiations.• External consultancy to investigate and report on specific operational difficulties being experienced by clients.• Project Management and Manufacturing Planning for contracts ranging from engine installations through to truck cabs and buses.• Management of a design team for the conversion of an existing RHD bus for use in the U.S. market. Show less

Initial role as Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with responsibility for specification, procurement and installation of all paint plant related manufacturing processes and facilities for a new van range, developed in collaboration with Renault. Following the LDV Ltd MBO activities were focussed on cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives necessary to secure the viability and survival of the new enterprise. I was subsequently appointed to Business Unit Manager with full… Show more Initial role as Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with responsibility for specification, procurement and installation of all paint plant related manufacturing processes and facilities for a new van range, developed in collaboration with Renault. Following the LDV Ltd MBO activities were focussed on cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives necessary to secure the viability and survival of the new enterprise. I was subsequently appointed to Business Unit Manager with full responsibility for all operational aspects of the Paint Shop Business Unit including Quality Control, Industrial Relations, Cost Performance, Recruitment, Material Management and Purchasing, Health & Safety, and Manufacturing Engineering Show less

Managed team of engineers with responsibility for transferring manufacturing between facilities; equipment commissioning; process planning and improvement. This progressed to Production Area Controller for Press, Welded Assembly and special weapons assembly. The main responsibility was recruitment and training of personnel and establishment of production capability. It also included supplier management and supplier capability development of those suppliers whose performance were critical to… Show more Managed team of engineers with responsibility for transferring manufacturing between facilities; equipment commissioning; process planning and improvement. This progressed to Production Area Controller for Press, Welded Assembly and special weapons assembly. The main responsibility was recruitment and training of personnel and establishment of production capability. It also included supplier management and supplier capability development of those suppliers whose performance were critical to weapon manufacture. Show less

On completion of Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, I progressed through several levels of promotion to Principal Engineer. With responsibility for production development, process planning, manufacturing feasibility, provision of process tooling & equipment and production support for prototype and new model introductions.