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Manton Wood

Hull, England, United Kingdom

Site Leader for the Planning Team, providing short to medium-term manufacturing plans for all production lines for the Hull factory and delivering short to medium term KPI's. Key responsibilities:• Implemented new ways of working and a new team structure to deliver improved focus and results for the department and site, including the reduction of production time lost to waiting for materials.• Worked with external consultants to help develop the Reckitt Production System for… Show more Site Leader for the Planning Team, providing short to medium-term manufacturing plans for all production lines for the Hull factory and delivering short to medium term KPI's. Key responsibilities:• Implemented new ways of working and a new team structure to deliver improved focus and results for the department and site, including the reduction of production time lost to waiting for materials.• Worked with external consultants to help develop the Reckitt Production System for the Planning function which will be used as the global template for all sites. The structure and processes were built off the foundations of the work carried out as the Hull Planning Manager and as Global Project Manager.• Developed and introduced line specific planning golden rules to enable the planners to create production plans that are optimally sequenced for maximising volume whilst still meeting the market requirements.• Introduced best practice approach to report and process development, using my network within Reckitt to use established methods elsewhere and improve to fit the requirements of Hull.• Worked with the team to review line performance versus SAP and identify where the SAP data was significantly out of alignment with performance to ensure production plans are reflective of reality. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

• Worked with four of the key sites to implement standardised reports/tools, including Capacity Models and Volume Trackers. This has enabled quick and accurate global capacity reviews at key Health sites, which have been presented to the SVP of Health and used to make strategic decisions on future investments.• Worked with one of the largest and technically complex and diverse sites to review and overhaul their production plan and schedule adherence processes. This has created a more… Show more • Worked with four of the key sites to implement standardised reports/tools, including Capacity Models and Volume Trackers. This has enabled quick and accurate global capacity reviews at key Health sites, which have been presented to the SVP of Health and used to make strategic decisions on future investments.• Worked with one of the largest and technically complex and diverse sites to review and overhaul their production plan and schedule adherence processes. This has created a more stable process and has helped to identify core issues that are negatively impacting the efficiency of the team and site.• Mentored multiple colleagues in planning roles to help them develop their skills and improve the systems used to support their teams. This has helped them, and their sites, to have better visibility and understanding of the challenges they will be facing in the medium to long term.• Identified and analysed several incidents where there were asset over-utilisation risks, including generating proposals for the reallocation of product manufacturing within different sites to create additional capacity and reduce service risks. Show less

Nottingham

Responsible for the collection and analysis of data from various sources, including SAP.• Developed a site wide RCCP model that allows us to understand the impact of the demand on the site (through SAP) in terms of utilisation rates, risks, allowing us to challenge market data (based on historic models and data). This model is now being used as best in class and is being developed as the global business standard and implemented across the various production facilities.• Created and… Show more Responsible for the collection and analysis of data from various sources, including SAP.• Developed a site wide RCCP model that allows us to understand the impact of the demand on the site (through SAP) in terms of utilisation rates, risks, allowing us to challenge market data (based on historic models and data). This model is now being used as best in class and is being developed as the global business standard and implemented across the various production facilities.• Created and implemented a financial analysis model enable us to understand and track the impact to a site due to enforced Brexit material changes. This was adapted for use across multiple sites.• Site lead for the monthly S&OP reviews, ensuring focus is maintained on volume, recoveries, capacity constraints and future NPD/EPD opportunities. This has directly led to better cross-functional understanding of the site’s current risks (short to medium term) and areas to focus on going forwards Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

I moved to this role to support the Planning team following the sudden departure of a planner. • The initial role was as a Vendor Scheduler with the remit to support the main Strepsils planner with materials ordering and sequencing. • This changed quickly to take over the MPS role for Mucinex, where I was responsible for planning the manufacturing and packing of the Mucinex SKUs. In this role, I worked directly with the US Demand Planning team to ensure that production sequences… Show more I moved to this role to support the Planning team following the sudden departure of a planner. • The initial role was as a Vendor Scheduler with the remit to support the main Strepsils planner with materials ordering and sequencing. • This changed quickly to take over the MPS role for Mucinex, where I was responsible for planning the manufacturing and packing of the Mucinex SKUs. In this role, I worked directly with the US Demand Planning team to ensure that production sequences were in line with their forecast demands and were able to be reactive to match to sudden fluctuations in sales/forecasts, which varied week on week by up to 40%.• Site Planning lead for the transfer of Mucinex from USA into Nottingham, working closely with Customer Services colleagues in Nottingham, the US Demand Planning team in Parsippany, NJ and the Fort Worth site to ensure Service was not impacted. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Responsible for the shift packing and manufacturing teams to achieving the factory KPIs.• Restructured the night shift team from multiple single resource cells to a team that had the skills and flexibility to run various resources. Completed through the development and implementation of a structured training plan.• Driven absence levels from 15% to less than 2.5% through a proactive and consistent approach to operator absences.• Used Personal Development Plans on operators and… Show more Responsible for the shift packing and manufacturing teams to achieving the factory KPIs.• Restructured the night shift team from multiple single resource cells to a team that had the skills and flexibility to run various resources. Completed through the development and implementation of a structured training plan.• Driven absence levels from 15% to less than 2.5% through a proactive and consistent approach to operator absences.• Used Personal Development Plans on operators and engineers that have been failing to achieve the levels expected of them. Included weekly and monthly meetings to track performances. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, responsible for over 50 people, six Team Leaders and the Health and Safety Coordinator. • Implemented the transfer of a bottling line from one site to another within a tight timescale without missing a single order. • Developed and implemented a Glass bottling line-based strategy which increased efficiencies and production reduced costs. • Developed and implemented a health and safety action plan, which has resulted in a structured… Show more Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, responsible for over 50 people, six Team Leaders and the Health and Safety Coordinator. • Implemented the transfer of a bottling line from one site to another within a tight timescale without missing a single order. • Developed and implemented a Glass bottling line-based strategy which increased efficiencies and production reduced costs. • Developed and implemented a health and safety action plan, which has resulted in a structured approach to task based risk assessments, contractor control, near miss identification and accident prevention. • Introduced a Continuous Improvement plan to ensure that problems identified are driven to completion and proactively monitored to prevent reoccurrence. This has reduced downtime by 10% and OEE increased by over 5% compared to the previous year. Show less

Ashby De La Zouch

Reporting to the Area Manager, responsible for upwards of 30 employees, liaising with support functions to achieve the sites Key Performance Indicators.• Increased line output by 5%, with no financial investment, through continuous improvement activities.• Reduced staffing levels on a production line beyond perceived optimum levels with no impact to line performance, through role reviewing and activity reassignment.

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Work Placement role as a part of my Industrial Management Degree.Identified overfill issues where the budgeted targets were impossible to achieve under standard settings. Worked with the technical team to identify the settings that needed amending to achieve the targets.Implemented Standard Operating Procedures to the site to achieve uniform Ways of Working across all shifts and areas, leading to a safer and more effective culture.