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Stalybridge

Girvan

Further fixed term contract to develop an additional multi £5 expansion plan increasing distillation capacity by a further 25%.To manage all aspects of the project including fabrication, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, software and utilities as well as bid management, and order placement.Responsible for upgrading the pneumatic wheat transfer system, the design and installation of a new 50T/hr wheat milling plant within an old mill building and installing an additional… Show more Further fixed term contract to develop an additional multi £5 expansion plan increasing distillation capacity by a further 25%.To manage all aspects of the project including fabrication, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, software and utilities as well as bid management, and order placement.Responsible for upgrading the pneumatic wheat transfer system, the design and installation of a new 50T/hr wheat milling plant within an old mill building and installing an additional Malt silo and feed system. This required the complete strip out and refurbishment of the building and installing a new continuous milling process to feed the mashing plant, all within CDM 2007 Regulations. I was also responsible for planning the installation of 4 additional 480Cum fermenters into an area of the site which required extensive excavation and nailing of a 7M high embankment, forming a 400Sqm concrete containment base. Within the embankment were 11KV cables which had to be relocated before work started.Additionally as part of the team, I assisted with planning the installation of 4 new vessels within the mash house, increasing the wort cooling capacity and replacing of an existing boiler with a new 30T/hr gas fired boiler. Show less

Stalybridge

Provision of Strategic Interim Management & Consulting services, including design, specification, layout, PID preparation & budget development for process plant and facility development and expansion projects, managing consultants, tendering and managing installation contractors and budgets.Current assignment to complete £5 capital application to board approval and to progress the implemention of 3 phases of an expansion programme at William Grants Distillery in Girvan.

Girvan, Ayrshire

Delivery of a number of key operational projects for the ongoing development of the business. Working on Projects from inception to completion using SHEQ and Prince2 methodologies; taking client enquiry and requirements, specifying and designing solutions, producing budgets and board proposals, liaising with client and consultants, tendering, placing orders, preparation of layouts, PID’s and project schedules. Managing the project delivery via subcontractors and the company’s employees… Show more Delivery of a number of key operational projects for the ongoing development of the business. Working on Projects from inception to completion using SHEQ and Prince2 methodologies; taking client enquiry and requirements, specifying and designing solutions, producing budgets and board proposals, liaising with client and consultants, tendering, placing orders, preparation of layouts, PID’s and project schedules. Managing the project delivery via subcontractors and the company’s employees and ensuring that project milestones and objectives are achieved and projects delivered on time and within budget.Projects include:Managing the implementation of the final strategies to be fully compliant with DSEAR standards by planning and co-ordinating major projects with capital equipment selection, installations, relocations, and commissioning with new control systems.Replacement of 30M structural pipebridge carrying essential process lines including steam, water, air, biogas, Natural gas, spirit, HV, LV and data cables.Manufacture, installation of new 480 cu.m. fermentation vessel into tank farm complete with integration into existing wort, GWS, CIP, CO collection and control systems.Replacement of 100 cu.m. process waste water tank, with integration into existing CIP, press plant water and control systems.Investigate opportunities and develop project plans and £1.4M budget to increase distillation capacity by 6% by installation of further 480 cu.m. fermentation vessel, 100 cu.m pressurised cooker, and new wet malt milling system. Investigations into potential risk areas in wheat and malt storage and handling also undertaken and considered in overall plans. Show less

Developed strategy and specifications for groups new warehousing requirements. Strategic development and implementation of facilitisation plans. Advising on suitability of potential office, warehousing & distribution sites and negotiation of most favourable commercial terms and transactions. Projects included:* Refurbishment of print & mailroom stores with VNA pallet racking and truck and of mailroom whilst fully operational with installation of 3 Vitesse 14 station… Show more Developed strategy and specifications for groups new warehousing requirements. Strategic development and implementation of facilitisation plans. Advising on suitability of potential office, warehousing & distribution sites and negotiation of most favourable commercial terms and transactions. Projects included:* Refurbishment of print & mailroom stores with VNA pallet racking and truck and of mailroom whilst fully operational with installation of 3 Vitesse 14 station inserters with innovative bundle conveying system.* Refurbishment and enlargement of printroom whist fully operational with installation of Xerox DP500 continuous printers with PRES, linked to mail-order batching system.* Installation of centralised vacuum and compacting system for mailroom waste paper.* Further enlargement of printroom whilst fully operational with replacement Xerox DP525 continuous printers in 2009. * Develop and implementation of phased £5M refurbishment programme to c1910 cotton mills to maintain their structural integrity within CDM Regs.* Carrying out of Investigations and option analysis for new build projects. Leading the design & specification development, process mapping, business case & board presentations, culminating in the tendering & management of multi million pound projects associated with redevelopment, refurbishment and new build projects.* Managed the facilitisation of the Third Party business for leading high street retailers. During this period I identified and set up 3 internal and 2 external locations for these new business ventures, subsequently facilitising and moving 2 short-term lease warehouse operations into a larger consolidated long-term lease arrangement with no disruption to customer service (order to despatch kpi).* Development of outline specifications for 1000 seater call centre built within MEN arena and 1000 seat head office in Lever Street.* Member of Energy Management team and Group Disaster Recovery Planning team. Show less

Managing and controlling a team of 20 contract electrical engineers during the critical upgrading and commissioning of the electrical installation and plc control systems on one of the powdered milk manufacturing processes for Nestlé whilst the second evaporator was fully operational. This included co-ordinating with mechanical contractors and the client to achieve the timely installation and refurbishment on a fully operational site.

Managing and controlling a team of 10 PLC software, SCADA and MIS engineers during the control system software writing, testing, validation, simulation and commissioning whilst achieving the design & build contract requirements for a £7M John Smiths brewery capacity expansion project.My responsibilities included the preparation of all Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) requirements by researching, assimilating and analysing information on the… Show more Managing and controlling a team of 10 PLC software, SCADA and MIS engineers during the control system software writing, testing, validation, simulation and commissioning whilst achieving the design & build contract requirements for a £7M John Smiths brewery capacity expansion project.My responsibilities included the preparation of all Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) requirements by researching, assimilating and analysing information on the brewing processes in close liaison with the client.Team member responsible for the process design development and change management control within a £4.0M Unigate dairy expansion project.Investigation, development and implementation of ISO 9001 QA standards and procedures for the plc software & controls department. Show less

Managed a team of 6 multi-disciplined crafts for the maintenance of £8m of plant, services and buildings. Responsible for a revenue expenditure of £0.5M p.a. and capital budget of £200k p.a.Implemented a major risk assessment review on the condition of all plant, buildings and services following a Management Buyout, preparing the annual capital and revenue budget proposals to meet the companies financial business plan.Implemented planned maintenance procedures on all major processing… Show more Managed a team of 6 multi-disciplined crafts for the maintenance of £8m of plant, services and buildings. Responsible for a revenue expenditure of £0.5M p.a. and capital budget of £200k p.a.Implemented a major risk assessment review on the condition of all plant, buildings and services following a Management Buyout, preparing the annual capital and revenue budget proposals to meet the companies financial business plan.Implemented planned maintenance procedures on all major processing plant and essential services infrastructure.Major projects included:* Major refurbishment to main corrugators.* Major refurbishment to box making machine to bring back full functionality and improved glueing system.* New automated pallet strapping machine. * Installation of inline Agnati automated slitter/creaser to increase throughput and improve productivity, interfacing with production control system.* Major refurbishment to steam & condensate system to improve site heating and working conditions.* Major refurbishment to sprinkler system.* Major refurbishment to lighting and electrical infrastructure.* Major refurbishment to waste paper and board proccessing equipment.* Major review & refurbishment to safety systems on plant, equipment and services. Show less

Managing, controlling and co-ordinating projects from concept to successful operation. Responsible for the evolution and installation of £750k automated biscuit handling system, utilising advanced plc, SCADA controls and computerised interactive scheduling systems resulting in improved flexibility of production, automated changeovers and reduced downtime.Other projects included:* Improvements to bulk sugar storage silos to overcome bridging problems.* Replacement of box… Show more Managing, controlling and co-ordinating projects from concept to successful operation. Responsible for the evolution and installation of £750k automated biscuit handling system, utilising advanced plc, SCADA controls and computerised interactive scheduling systems resulting in improved flexibility of production, automated changeovers and reduced downtime.Other projects included:* Improvements to bulk sugar storage silos to overcome bridging problems.* Replacement of box closers to packing lines.* Commissioning trials of new highspeed penguin flow-wrappers.* Improvements to Jelly depositors for Jaffa Cake production.* Survey and up-date documentation on site services drawings. Show less

Management, control and co-ordination of projects from initiation to successful operation, including viability assessments, budgeting, investigation, feasibility studies, contract specifications, installation, commissioning & training.Major projects included:* 7,000 pallet VNA high-bay warehouse with full BMS controls, temperature controlled to ± 1ºC in ambient and chilled areas.* 8,000 lb/hr output peanut roaster.* Micro-processor controlled continuous powder ingredient… Show more Management, control and co-ordination of projects from initiation to successful operation, including viability assessments, budgeting, investigation, feasibility studies, contract specifications, installation, commissioning & training.Major projects included:* 7,000 pallet VNA high-bay warehouse with full BMS controls, temperature controlled to ± 1ºC in ambient and chilled areas.* 8,000 lb/hr output peanut roaster.* Micro-processor controlled continuous powder ingredient additions for manufacture of peanut butter.* New process, filling & packaging equipment to produce 'Stripey' peanut butter & speciality honeys.* Vegetable inspection line.* Automatic pallet stretch wrapping machine.* Tamper evident labelling and sleeving systems.* Traded unit labelling systems linked to central database.* Date-code stamping to 4 Mardon packing machines, boxing tablet jellies at 140 per min. * 1000KVA transformers and associated substation* BMS controls to full site, logging utility usage by departments Show less

Disley, Cheshire

Managed a 2-shift maintenance department of 18 tradesmen, responsible for maintenance and upgrade of all site services, buildings and infrastructure, maintaining and carrying out all size changes on production equipment manufacturing fibre drums. Projects included: The Introduction of plc controls whilst successfully installing new drum winding machines to improve product quality, reduce labour requirement and streamline production - £380K. Specified and installed £90k robotic… Show more Managed a 2-shift maintenance department of 18 tradesmen, responsible for maintenance and upgrade of all site services, buildings and infrastructure, maintaining and carrying out all size changes on production equipment manufacturing fibre drums. Projects included: The Introduction of plc controls whilst successfully installing new drum winding machines to improve product quality, reduce labour requirement and streamline production - £380K. Specified and installed £90k robotic drum handling equipment for presses. Saved 42% of heating costs by decommissioning oil fired boilers and installing a decentralised gas heating system controlled by a Building Management System. This became an Energy Efficiency Case Study in 1989. Built 7,000 sqft kraft reel warehousing facility Installed refrigerated compressed air drier and filtration system with heat recovery from compressors. Introduced computerised Planned Maintenance system for all plant and machinery. De-commissioned a Metal Lid production facility, removing and selling redundant presses and refurbishing the production area prior to relocating the finishing operations to this production area. Built loading bay facility to side of building. Implemented 10 year site re-decoration programme to improve working conditions, natural lighting and automated lighting controls. Developed innovative 'snap-lock' lid for drums. Developed innovative method of sealing polythene bags to inside of drums. Implementation of computer-based ink jet coding for drum identificatioon - £29K Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

Responsible for the production of 1Ltr returnable soft drinks for England.I was responsible for the operation of 4 returnable bottle soft drink line factories at Leeds, Sheffield, Chester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the distribution of product to a further 9 warehouses across England and Wales.During the hot summer of 1983, by innovative logistical planning, I achieved full production of the whole range of 13 flavours when the sales demand more than doubled. The standard 2 week stock… Show more Responsible for the production of 1Ltr returnable soft drinks for England.I was responsible for the operation of 4 returnable bottle soft drink line factories at Leeds, Sheffield, Chester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the distribution of product to a further 9 warehouses across England and Wales.During the hot summer of 1983, by innovative logistical planning, I achieved full production of the whole range of 13 flavours when the sales demand more than doubled. The standard 2 week stock holding at branches never went below 2-3 days - never attained previously!I was also responsible for ensuring stocks of non-returnable product was obtained from the wholesale division even during the height of summer.Implemented planned preventative maintenance and an annual maintenance shutdown at each production facilty which reduced the overall maintenance budget, improved the overall production efficiency and plant utilisation.Implemented the first returnable bottle, contract bottling agreement with Britvic into the whole company.The improved plant efficiency and decline in returnable bottle soft drinks enabled us to close two production facilities.I organised and controlled the major refurbishment of the concrete access roads at the Leeds production facility without disrupting production, distribution or sales - £50K project. Show less

Southall, United Kingdom

Management of the Central Services Department of 42 time served fitters, electricians, Sheet Metal Workers, machine engineers, welders, storemen and boilermen.Responsible for providing a service to all production departments working 24-7.Responsible for raising high-pressure and super-heated steam to production areas.Major projects included:Relocated two heavy fuel oil tanks in preparation for a £1.25m warehouse construction project including extension to the sprinkler… Show more Management of the Central Services Department of 42 time served fitters, electricians, Sheet Metal Workers, machine engineers, welders, storemen and boilermen.Responsible for providing a service to all production departments working 24-7.Responsible for raising high-pressure and super-heated steam to production areas.Major projects included:Relocated two heavy fuel oil tanks in preparation for a £1.25m warehouse construction project including extension to the sprinkler systems.Relocated the Engineering department and stores for new warehouse.Developed computerised stock control system for engineering stores.Provision of services to new Harvest Crunch production line.Major involvement in the preparation and contingency planning for the Royal Visit of Prince Charles to open the new warehouse.Reduced levels of sickness and absenteism with the department. Show less

Brentford, Middlesex

Assistant Plant Engineer with responsibilities for the development and implementation of projects around the site.Projects included:Implementation and identifying improvements to a flood prevention scheme designed by the project department.Installation of all services to a new plastic moulding department.Investigation and selection of Energy Consultants under the governments Energy Saving scheme, working closely with the consultants to formulate and successfully apply for… Show more Assistant Plant Engineer with responsibilities for the development and implementation of projects around the site.Projects included:Implementation and identifying improvements to a flood prevention scheme designed by the project department.Installation of all services to a new plastic moulding department.Investigation and selection of Energy Consultants under the governments Energy Saving scheme, working closely with the consultants to formulate and successfully apply for grants. Implementation of the conservation programme which achieved a 26% energy saving in a £66K project.Designed and installed a new steam heating system whilst refurbishing a series of offices.Designed and manufactured on site, continuous assembly lines for manufacture of windscreen wipers, motors and washers.Developed computerised Plant Asset Register with 6000 plant assets. Show less

Pontypool, Monmouthshire

Promoted to Estimating department as a precurser to forming a new development department with the advent of new powder forging processes. I was part of a team responsible for producing detailed cost estimates for the production of forged components from the customers detailed specifications and drawings.This required a deep understanding of all the processes required in the production of forgings, liaising with operational departments to determine throughput rates at each process stage… Show more Promoted to Estimating department as a precurser to forming a new development department with the advent of new powder forging processes. I was part of a team responsible for producing detailed cost estimates for the production of forged components from the customers detailed specifications and drawings.This required a deep understanding of all the processes required in the production of forgings, liaising with operational departments to determine throughput rates at each process stage, calculating volumes and areas of components to determine forging and tooling capacities, finally discussing with the sales team prior to quotes being produced.When sucessful jobs were awarded the estimates formed part of the process control procedure which were closely monitored for compliance and feedback for new estimates.Formed part of a team to represent the company at Hispano Suiza, Paris to investigate and rectify Quality Assurance problems. Following detailed investigation, identified that the customer was further heat treating the turbine blades after our manufacture to a higher temperature which was distorting the blades. Show less

Cwmbran - Pontypool, Monmouthshire

Promoted to Assistant Works Engineer to assist with the design and relocation of the complete site to a greenfield location in Pontypool.I was responsible for the design and layout of a number of production departments, engineering and toolroom, raw steel stock and engineering stores for the new site.Responsible for supervising contractors installing new plant and equipment at the new site, resolving any layout and services issues.I was responsible for preparing the detailed… Show more Promoted to Assistant Works Engineer to assist with the design and relocation of the complete site to a greenfield location in Pontypool.I was responsible for the design and layout of a number of production departments, engineering and toolroom, raw steel stock and engineering stores for the new site.Responsible for supervising contractors installing new plant and equipment at the new site, resolving any layout and services issues.I was responsible for preparing the detailed plan for the relocation of all the forging presses and processing lines and ensuring that facilities were always available to maintain the production requirements. During the factory relocation, I was responsible for maintaining the Cwmbran site, issuing disconnection permits and supervising the contractors carefully dismantling and lowering the forging presses ranging from 100 to 1200 ton capacity ready for transporting to the new site. I also organised the labelling, packing and relocation of the stores, materials and offices through to the final closure of the old site.My involvement then progressed to supervising the final installment of the plant at the new site, setting up new recording systems and stock records for new plant, trouble-shooting commissioning issues and purchasing new spares for stock. Show less

Cwmbran, Monmouthshire

Responsible for producing component, tooling and inspection layout drawings by hand for each stage of manufacture of forged engine turbine blades and other components such as hip prothesis, forged nut components, drive couplings.Stator turbine blades can require up to 10 forging processes to produce the final component, each needing individual design and detailed calculations.