Paul Ford Email and Phone Number

ServicesFootwear Assessment – bespoke and modular assessments available at both hospital clinics and any UK factory location.Assessment to be carried out alongside the appropriate ‘Clinician’ responsible for the customer/patient.A written report recommending the plan of action can be given onsite to the ‘Clinician’, also a visit to the factory by me is essential to discuss/explain any and all alterations necessary with all relevant Technicians.Photos/videos of any footwear fit issues can be presented, upon request and the patient’s approval.Follow-up assessments are available, if required.Scheduling – offer in-house training on all bespoke products to capture the correct pricing to reflect all the work required; therefore, reducing loss of revenue.Onsite Manufacturing Issues – offer ideas/solutions to improve workflow and increase productivity in any or all departments after an initial onsite inspection whilst still maintaining high standards.All actions to be given a written report.Monitoring improvements and follow-ups available.Departments include:made to measure footwearmodular footwearplasticsrepairs & adaptionsmetal workleather workfabricsTCI’sIn-house Training Requirements – offer training to further develop existing/new Team Leaders and Supervisors to enable them to identify any individual Technician’s weakness and how to implement any improvements required.Departments are listed above in item 2.Departmental or Management Cover – this would consist of covering a specific department within an orthotic manufacturing company for a period of time while the employed Manager/s are on holiday/sick.Prices available on Request.

I managed the day to day running of all production across the factory, my responsibilities included;- Ensuring all Orthotics were delivered to the customer on time - Managing a team of 50+ Technicians & 7 Supervisors- Technician / Apprentice Training- Face to Face Appointments with patients in the Clinic Room- Assisted a team of 20+ Orthotists with any complex Orthotic Issues- Ensured Product Quality Standards were met- Daily Productivity Targets achieved - Material / Component Stock Control- Monitored Technician's Annual Leave & Absences - Interviewed Potential Technician Positions

5 Year Apprenticeship Orthopaedic Footwear Maker18 Months working in Footwear Repairs & Adaptions 18 Months working in Materials Stores & assistant to the Footwear Production Manager