Advanced Construction Systems Ltd is a leading manufacturer of brick based building products and systems designed to speed and simplify onsite construction. Products include a patented brick slip cladding system, brick arches and fabricated brick specials. Specifiers and customers include architects, contractors and housebuilders.Reporting to a Director of EH Smith Holdings Ltd, the role has been responsible for the turnaround of the business, and the focus is now on development of the… Show more Advanced Construction Systems Ltd is a leading manufacturer of brick based building products and systems designed to speed and simplify onsite construction. Products include a patented brick slip cladding system, brick arches and fabricated brick specials. Specifiers and customers include architects, contractors and housebuilders.Reporting to a Director of EH Smith Holdings Ltd, the role has been responsible for the turnaround of the business, and the focus is now on development of the business. The main achievements have been to –• develop and implement a clear strategy based on true competitive advantage.• understand product costs and profitability enabling the development of effective pricing policies.• develop technical and market understanding of the Fastclad brick slip cladding system resulting in a professional approach to the market, a pipeline of profitable specifications and numerous successful contracts.• recruit and develop a highly motivated and professional team.• negotiate and introduce an annualised hours contract for the factory enabling resources to be matched to market demand.• introduce systems to enable forecasting and management of demand and capacity. Show less

The role of General Manager was responsible for the start up of a new business, created to exploit a patent for manufacturing an eco friendly building material from recycled slate.The main achievements were to -* continuously develop, refine and implement a robust strategy based on an evolving understanding of the materials strengths, costs and position in the cladding, flooring and roofing markets. * build an excellent relationship with one of the UK's largest brick manufacturers… Show more The role of General Manager was responsible for the start up of a new business, created to exploit a patent for manufacturing an eco friendly building material from recycled slate.The main achievements were to -* continuously develop, refine and implement a robust strategy based on an evolving understanding of the materials strengths, costs and position in the cladding, flooring and roofing markets. * build an excellent relationship with one of the UK's largest brick manufacturers and jointly develop a unique rainscreen cladding system, incorporating panels with over 90% recycled content. This system has now been specified on four public sector projects.* develop a range of contemporary brick slips and secure sales with two of the UK's leading brick slip system companies.* lead the team to understand and develop a unique manufacturing process, overcoming significant issues relating to the continuity of supply, specification and consistency of the raw material. Show less

The role of General Manager was responsible for the profitability and development of a semi dry cast stone business. The main achievements were to -* maximise profitability in a loss making industry.* broaden the customer base to provide greater stability.* demonstrate market demand for a lightweight cast stone product.* lead the UK Cast Stone Association marketing committee to develop a persuasive campaign based on the value added to a house by the inclusion of a small amount… Show more The role of General Manager was responsible for the profitability and development of a semi dry cast stone business. The main achievements were to -* maximise profitability in a loss making industry.* broaden the customer base to provide greater stability.* demonstrate market demand for a lightweight cast stone product.* lead the UK Cast Stone Association marketing committee to develop a persuasive campaign based on the value added to a house by the inclusion of a small amount of cast stone in the facade.* find a buyer for the business who could offer better strategic fit. Show less

The role was responsible for the operation, development and profitability of six flag and kerb factories. The main achievements were to lead the factory managers to-* develop their own factory strategies and better understand the drivers of factory profitability. * develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within their factories leading to improvements in efficiency.* identify and secure significant savings.* reduce the HSE notifiable accident rate by 50%.* gain ISO 14001… Show more The role was responsible for the operation, development and profitability of six flag and kerb factories. The main achievements were to lead the factory managers to-* develop their own factory strategies and better understand the drivers of factory profitability. * develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) within their factories leading to improvements in efficiency.* identify and secure significant savings.* reduce the HSE notifiable accident rate by 50%.* gain ISO 14001 environmental certification.* rationalise manufacture by closing a factory. Show less

A series of roles progressing to General Manager - Specialist Products. The Specialist Products business manufactured and marketed a range of Precast Concrete Systems for Civil Engineering applications primarily in the utility and rail sectors. The Bradstone Structural Products business manufactured and marketed premium niche walling, roofing and architectural dressing products for the housebuilding and commercial development markets. The main achievements were to -* write and implement… Show more A series of roles progressing to General Manager - Specialist Products. The Specialist Products business manufactured and marketed a range of Precast Concrete Systems for Civil Engineering applications primarily in the utility and rail sectors. The Bradstone Structural Products business manufactured and marketed premium niche walling, roofing and architectural dressing products for the housebuilding and commercial development markets. The main achievements were to -* write and implement Business Plans for both Structural and Specialist Products, which reinvigorated the businesses and returned them to good levels of profitability.* introduce new products and literature, and develop new markets for the precast concrete Cableguard Service Protection range.* successfully relocate the Structural Sales Office, simultaneously recruiting and developing a new team. Show less

A series of roles managing capital projects, new product development and technical. Achievements included - * completion on time and under budget of a fully automated block paving factory.*development of a slot drainage product used on many of the UK's motorways.

Formal training and engineering projects in a number of IMI subsidiaries, leading to a permanent position with IMI Radiators, where achievements included introduction of the first aluminium concentric tube oil coolers for Jaguar and Volvo.