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Developed and executed comprehensive global supply chain strategies to enhance SC efficiency, reduce cost and improve responsiveness.Led operations across multiple sites, ensuring seamless integration and high performance in manufacturing and warehousing.Oversaw diverse teams, fostering collaboration and achieving operational excellence.Implemented strategic optimizations, resulting in substantial cost reductions and improved supply chain performance.Formulated and enforced risk management strategies, ensuring uninterrupted supply and operational resilience.Spearheaded initiatives for ongoing enhancement of operational processes, boosting efficiency and productivity.Maintained financial accountability and operational oversight for multiple high-volume production sites.Effectively managed operations within diverse cultural contexts and adhered to stringent regulatory standards.Engineered significant operational transformations, optimizing workforce deployment and organizational structure.Provided leadership and direction to a large team, ensuring high levels of engagement and performance.

Led the development of SABRE Demo Air Breathing Rocket Engine development programmeProvided governance and support to sub-system and integration projects teams Delivered commercial milestones on time with clear European Space Agency advocacyMatrix deployment of Project Managers, Specialist Engineers, Supply Chain and supporting functions with circa 100 peopleCustomer relationship management with partners, customers and agencies, including UK Space Agency and ESAStrategic consultancy on product development, industrialisation and manufacturing growth of Applied Technology products

Transformational operational improvement through restructure and redeploymentMulti-site high volume manufacturing and productionFull factory responsibility, including Health and Safety, Plant Maintenance and Facilities OversightResponsible for circa 200 direct employeesComplex supply chain planning across UK, EU and ChinaCulture change and Introduction of improved CI and H&S methodologiesAchievements- Transformational customer delivery performance (55% - 95% in 12 months)- Installation of competent Supply Chain and Operational people framework- Exceptional capacity growth over existing and new product lines- Re-implementation of ERP system to support supply and demand

Dual role of Engineering and Group Operational leadership; Operations, Engineering, Logistics, R&D, Technical Services and Facilities Management with 8 Direct reports with headcount of 150 includingManufacturing and Distribution Operations plus Subcontract Manufacture: US and UK (multi-site).New Product Roadmap delivering medical device projects with £MultiM budget across UK andUS teamsSupply Chain strategy to improve cost, quality and delivery across Uk, US, Europe, China and TaiwanAccountable for Keeler’s Technical Service Sales and After Sales Customer SupportFull factory responsibility, including Health and Safety, Plant Maintenance and Facilities OversightERP Sponsor for Operational and Engineering requirementsAchievements- Delivered a 15% improvement in production efficiency through sustainable lean initiatives and restructure- Developed supply chain strategy that reduced line stops by 95%- Realised a 10% material spend (£600k) cost down in the Supply Chain- Introduced development paths and made structural changes to promote cultural change and improve individual performance- Redesigned the New Product Development process to improve market focus, improve cost management and delivery.- Built capability in the Engineering Team through development and restructure.- Delivered and launched £MultiM NPI Tonocare programme- Resolved critical product quality challenges by change in working practices.- Restructured and built capability in Technical Customer Services to improve customer focus and response timeChair of Halma Operations Network (UK and Europe – 22 companies)Encouraging communication and experience across the Halma Operations network

Responsible for over 90 staff in Assembly, Manufacture, Production Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Warehousing Logistics across two sitesAdditional accountable for Keeler’s Technical Service and After Sales Customer Support functionsResponsible for assessing financial reports and other performance metrics to measure productivity, service fulfillment indicators and their performance against business objectives Direct and coordinates Keeler’s financial and budget activities required to fund operations, maximise investments and increase efficiencyChair of the Health and Safety CommitteeResponsible for maintenance of good manufacturing practice and regulatory planning in accordance with ISO13485:2012 (Medical) and ISO9001:2008 quality systemsCo-Chair of Halma Operations Network (UK and Europe – 22 companies)Encouraging communication and experience across the Halma Operations network

Business Group Responsibility:Commercial and operational responsibility for delivery of revenue, strategy and budgetManufacturing and Distribution Operations plus contract Manufacture: EU, Malaysia and UK.Responsibility for the design and manufacture of high complexity electro-mechanical assemblies and electronic productsManagement of engineering design and manufacture internally and through low cost outsourcing, including the transfer of technologyAccountable for the development of an agile electronics supply chain to the far-eastNPI and Service responsibility:Responsible for the successful technology transfer of new generation electronics across the businessBudget holding accountability for the product development of electronics and softwareDeveloped a new concept client support service to provide support customer and facilitate rapidcustomer responseAchievements:Successfully operated a Cryogenics products business group and created a new Electronics and Software business group. Delivered engineering solution and launched Electronics product range Doubled Cryogenic product sales in under 3 years and grew operating profit by 45%Delivered year on year combined material and labour cost saving of over 15%Created a Service delivery platform for electronics and software

Key rolesHead of Manufacturing Engineering and Project Management (Complex Projects)AchievementsThrough leadership of the management community, delivered a tactical business improvement programme Increased customer on-time delivery from 26% to over 85% through manufacturing improvement and elevated project managementDevelop Lean and Six-sigma capability within the manufacturing environment.