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I am a driven, dynamic hardworking person, with strong commercial understanding. As an excellent communicator with hands on experience and knowledge sharing with ability to make swift decisions and directly influence other members of the team at all levels.2021- current. Manufacturing Manager Intercontinental BrandsDaily running of the Manufacturing section with heavy involvement in site operations. 5 direct reports and C70 indirect front line employees. Currently focusing… Show more I am a driven, dynamic hardworking person, with strong commercial understanding. As an excellent communicator with hands on experience and knowledge sharing with ability to make swift decisions and directly influence other members of the team at all levels.2021- current. Manufacturing Manager Intercontinental BrandsDaily running of the Manufacturing section with heavy involvement in site operations. 5 direct reports and C70 indirect front line employees. Currently focusing on Health and Safety Culture change, Continuous improvement projects (FY24) and improving productivity in line with budgetary requirements.Responsibilities include:• Chairing the Daily Operational Meeting with the leadership team reviewing KPI tracker daily and any associated actions recorded with agreed completion dates applied.• Ensure the manufacturing teams achieve operational targets.• Creating a culture where people are enabled and empowered daily.• Act as a key member of the management team driving site towards best in class.• Ensure all staff operate in accordance with the companies H&S, Hygiene and equal opportunities policies.• Look for the 8 wastes in everything we do.• Analysing efficiency data, production speeds, OH recovery and determining OEE. • Close commitment with the Health and safety Manager demonstrated through “go look see”.• Assist with the site CAPEX plan advising as required. • Working within the agreed annual budget.• HMRC Declaration submissions.C.I. team projects include:• Value stream mapping • Process mapping including Kaizen blitz events• Implementation of 5S• SMED exercises• TPM.• Collecting data enabling O.E.E. calculationsAs the leader behind the manufacturing section and working towards a one team environment, with a passion towards continuous improvement and development of personnel, site culture and processes. FY24 project targets include embracing lean tools improving flow and efficiency increasing site productivity. Show less

I am a driven, dynamic hardworking person, with strong commercial understanding. As an excellent communicator with hands on experience and knowledge sharing I am able to make swift decisions and directly influence other members of the team at all levels.• Daily running of the Quality Laboratory and process department having continuous interaction with planning, stock control and production managers. • Ensuring liquid production targets are achieved as per shop order… Show more I am a driven, dynamic hardworking person, with strong commercial understanding. As an excellent communicator with hands on experience and knowledge sharing I am able to make swift decisions and directly influence other members of the team at all levels.• Daily running of the Quality Laboratory and process department having continuous interaction with planning, stock control and production managers. • Ensuring liquid production targets are achieved as per shop order schedule.• Implementing and monitoring quality checks ensuring quality records completed correctly and results are in specification.• Key team player Implementing IFS (ERP application) and training site personnel pre and post go live.• Working with lean manufacturing principles.• Monitoring and reducing product losses.• Identifying hazards and creating risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.• Working within the departmental budget.• Member of Health and Safety Committee.• HMRC Declaration monthly submission As the driving force behind the Process department and working towards a one team culture it has successfully allowed continuous improvement and development of both personnel and processes completed daily. Key FY13/14 achievements include implementation of IFS (ERP) application, planning advice improving efficiencies. Successful chemical and loss reduction projects and increased training for personnel. Achievements aided by advanced knowledge of MS word/Excel include; comprehensive liquid and packaging specifications for all products and implementing their usage. Creating procedures, throughout the technical and production department. Show less