Mark Wood Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Mark is an Operational Excellence Specialist with significant experience in providing sustainable Business Improvement solutions to a wide breadth of sectors and industries of varying size and location. Mentoring, leading & coaching Lean initiatives and key projects.Mark has a solid background having an initial 14 years within the Pharmaceutical Industry, building on this foundation he progressed to becoming a Consultant/Advisor, specifically employed for the growth and support of the Process Industry. Mark also has vast experience working with and managing a diverse range of stakeholders to drive a culture of Continuous Improvement and Sustainability.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

LDS Ltd provides sustainable business improvement solutions to a wide breadth of sectors and industries, focusing on the operational performance of Manufacturing areas and all supporting departments. In addition to managing and overseeing day to day operations, I successfully identify, design, and streamline new business processes to maximize efficiency and provide clients with optimum process improvement methods for implementation. Carrying this out requires exceptional relationship building skills and extensive knowledge of business development.

United Kingdom

• Create internal capability and build a critical mass to drive improvements in fleet availability, fleet reliability and fleet maintenance costs• Support the development and deployment of a Plan Led Approach across Northern Depots• Accelerate the deployment of the Engineering Operating Model (EOM) across Northern Depots• Create a Continuous Improvement culture to improve performance. • Demonstrating a tangible return on investment for the continuous improvement approach

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

North East Of England

MAS were formed to be the focus of practical assistance for North East manufacturers, largely SME’s. The provision was extended in 2008 by joining two highly successful programmes; the existing MAS North East and the North East Productivity Alliance (NEPA). In addition to directing operations and coaching staff, I concurrently project managed 3-6 major projects at any given time. From budget management and strategic development to establishing effective communication channels between internal and external stakeholders, I consistently and successfully delivered results within budgets and strict deadlines.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Sanofi-Aventis is a major global research-based Pharmaceutical Organisation. Along with monitoring operations, I was able to utilise team building, data collection, data analysis, critical thinking and presentation skills to design and facilitate process improvement initiatives for major research-based pharmaceutical projects. Additionally, I provided ongoing training and mentoring for Managers and other key staff members.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Ba (Hons), Post Compulsory Education, (2:1)

Aim of developing professional and practical skills needed to become a teacher working in post-compulsory education in a wide range.

Post Graduate Certificate In Education, Education, Pass

The PGCE is a professional qualification normally taught at a university or other higher education institution, with much of the course.