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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

- Supervising and managing a team of multi skilled engineers within the Manufacturing engineering team, to ensure individual allocated tasks are met within agreed timescales, allocating tasks to team members as appropriate- Ensuring continual improvement of product quality, processes, sustained reductions in manufacturing cost- Continually reviewing all manufacturing processes to document, measure, refine and improve process capability and improve process effectiveness- Identifying… Show more - Supervising and managing a team of multi skilled engineers within the Manufacturing engineering team, to ensure individual allocated tasks are met within agreed timescales, allocating tasks to team members as appropriate- Ensuring continual improvement of product quality, processes, sustained reductions in manufacturing cost- Continually reviewing all manufacturing processes to document, measure, refine and improve process capability and improve process effectiveness- Identifying and delivering continuous improvement programs to deliver cost savings in line with overall manufacturing objectives- Liaising with all relevant departments on the transfer of new products into manufacturing and ensure that all the appropriate specifications and packaging materials are available- Leading and completion of FMEA and DOE processes- Developing, initiating, and managing implementation of ECOs to address product quality, cost, and design issues.- Ensuring that appropriate manufacturing test and validation is performed on materials and processes employed in the manufacture of products; ensure appropriate testing is performed to confirm the “fit and function” of products.- Generation of drawings when required and review/approve artwork to ensure correct implementation- Performing root cause investigations are carried out in response to reported product defects. - Analysing and reviewing corrective actions proposed to address quality issues. Monitoring response to confirm the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.- Recognising cost savings opportunities in materials and processes; plan and perform testing to validate changes that capitalize on these opportunities; document and release changes.- Evaluation of opportunities for transfer of product manufacture from inter-company and to Contract Manufacturers. Facilitate the transfer of manufacturing process knowledge and technology to allow production relocation. Show less

Glasgow, United Kingdom

- Introduction of innovative dryers in the oligonucleotide manufacturing process- Reduction in quality incidents for aseptic filler, optimizing process utilisng a Minitab- Process system optimization of Sterile filler to produce stable off torques on finished sterile filled bottles, being first to introduce DOE in Engineering group- Installation of Sterile bottling and packaging line with automatic labelling, vision reader, Endoline and Bedo machines- Process improve in Cell… Show more - Introduction of innovative dryers in the oligonucleotide manufacturing process- Reduction in quality incidents for aseptic filler, optimizing process utilisng a Minitab- Process system optimization of Sterile filler to produce stable off torques on finished sterile filled bottles, being first to introduce DOE in Engineering group- Installation of Sterile bottling and packaging line with automatic labelling, vision reader, Endoline and Bedo machines- Process improve in Cell Media formulation, reducing OPEX, waste cost and increasing sustainability of site.- Tracking OEE and improving OEE through data tracking and changes to manufacturing process, 9% increase in first 6 months achieved- Intensive project management of multiple projects, project planning and active tracking and managing stakeholder comms.- Reducing TAT time for product manufacturing- Identifying and filling skill gaps in team and larger operations group - Ensuring compliance to cGMP, quality management systems, validation protocols and regulations, producing action plans to reduce compliance gaps.- Complying all manufacturing work with ISO 13485 and cGMP standards- Introducing innovative technologies and automation in manufacturing processes- Leading projects with all different departments; quality, EHS, manufacturing, procurement, and external suppliers- Management of multiple projects, proactively adapting to changing business needs Show less

Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Initiating new client relationships with partners on projects and stakeholders – variety of clients from small companies to large corporationsOrganizing and completing research trials using innovative technologyAttending and presenting at international conferencesWriting of technical reports, maintain equipment and providing technical expertiseManagement of projects – collaborations of different projectsOptimization of design of equipment and process set upMaintaining… Show more Initiating new client relationships with partners on projects and stakeholders – variety of clients from small companies to large corporationsOrganizing and completing research trials using innovative technologyAttending and presenting at international conferencesWriting of technical reports, maintain equipment and providing technical expertiseManagement of projects – collaborations of different projectsOptimization of design of equipment and process set upMaintaining quality management systems, ensuring client satisfaction Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Graduate Scheme - Business Operations, offering rotations in areas such as: Services, Transformation, Strategy, Finance and with one of the customer facing franchises.Shared Services: Managing the transactions of the largest UK property portfolio comprised of our Branch Network, back offices as well as our data centres.Design: Connecting our business to the customer by analysing and presenting on key business and customer trends across the bank, helping to ensure that all of our… Show more Graduate Scheme - Business Operations, offering rotations in areas such as: Services, Transformation, Strategy, Finance and with one of the customer facing franchises.Shared Services: Managing the transactions of the largest UK property portfolio comprised of our Branch Network, back offices as well as our data centres.Design: Connecting our business to the customer by analysing and presenting on key business and customer trends across the bank, helping to ensure that all of our data is up to date and using it to create real insight for the business areas that drives value for our customers.Chief Administrative Office: Helping to shape change of the bank and deliver its key objectives. You will have engagement with key business stakeholders and brief them on proposals, incorporate their feedback into a project and work across the bank to ensure that any changes to our business or our customers is as seamless as it can be. Being the driver for innovative solutions to minimise waste, capitalise on efficiencies and placing the customer at the heart of what you do.Payments: This area is responsible for all the transactions of the Bank, whether that is internal or external - you will help to drive efficiencies in our payment strategy, creation of new payment facilities and managing the cashflows of our business - this is a fundamental bank wide service which is key to meeting the needs of the customer. Show less

Glasgow

Client Admin Executive Barclay’s Wealth & Investment Management 07/2015 – Present My role requires me to deliver a variety of administrative duties by working closely with Private Bankers, Private Banking Executives and the Operations team. My duties and responsible include, but are not limited to the following.• Working efficiently to meet departmental targets while adhering to procedures and maintaining high levels of accuracy to ensure client satisfaction and minimise… Show more Client Admin Executive Barclay’s Wealth & Investment Management 07/2015 – Present My role requires me to deliver a variety of administrative duties by working closely with Private Bankers, Private Banking Executives and the Operations team. My duties and responsible include, but are not limited to the following.• Working efficiently to meet departmental targets while adhering to procedures and maintaining high levels of accuracy to ensure client satisfaction and minimise loss.• Interacting with clients while adhering to internal and external policies, procedures and legislation.• Managing my own work load and using my own initiative to set targets to ensure deadlines are met.• Completing complex checks on payments, ensuring they comply with sanctions of various countries.• Analysing cheque payments by working closely with high net-worth clients to minimise loss to fraud.• Changing foreign currencies and completing day-to-day banking for Private and Business banking clients.• Sending out relevant paperwork to clients with regards to transactions, payments and other enquiries. Show less

Glasgow

First point of contact for customers who had spending trends similar to that of current financial crime, through questioning and problem solving had to identify if customer was genuine and if recent spending was the customer or not:• Within 3 months was trained on Outbound calling which allowed us to contact more customers and drastically reduce call wait times for Inbound calls improving the customer experience• Within 6 months was asked by a manager to provide training to new… Show more First point of contact for customers who had spending trends similar to that of current financial crime, through questioning and problem solving had to identify if customer was genuine and if recent spending was the customer or not:• Within 3 months was trained on Outbound calling which allowed us to contact more customers and drastically reduce call wait times for Inbound calls improving the customer experience• Within 6 months was asked by a manager to provide training to new staff on systems and phone, in addition to complain handling• Taken off the phone on various occasions and applauded for outstanding complaint handling skills and providing exceptional outstanding customer service• Readily embraced and adopted new ideas, and continually explored ways to improve team performance and product knowledge• Further developed my strong co-operative attitude to living and working closely with people from various levels of the social ladder as well as different races, cultures and religions• Dealing with complicated reporting procedures and regulations when reporting fraud, completing relevant investigations and analysing situations which would provide fair solutions for the customer and the business• Completing regular training regarding International Sanctions, Health and Safety training, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Money Laundering training Show less

Masters With Merit, Sustainable Engineering

Specialising in renewable energy systems and the environment. Completed modules in the following areas: Energy Resources & Policy.

Beng (Hons), Chemical Engineering

Throughout my time at university, I worked on various projects. Ethics in Engineering: This project required me to research into how.