Due to expansion and having recently won several large contracts we are currently looking for the following additional positions:- EXPERIENCED MASON

Quality Marble works on a national level importing, manufacturing and installing natural and engineered stone from Commercial plots to High-end interiors Managing the day to running of the company from the logistics to production through to installationManaging a team of 30+ staff across varied areas, office, production and installationResponsible for company production forecasting and scheduling. Analysing future work assessing when and where to outsource when necessary. Dealing with daily logistical requirements including overseeing our logistics team and resolving daily issues that may arise in such a changeable department.Overseeing all Production Management from timings to quality controlActing as key representative to the client portfolio via customer care, client visits and regular correspondence, ensuring existing relationships are maintained and new relationships are developed Key point of contact for HR and staffing related issues with the inclusion of disciplinary action, resolving staff disputes, staff scheduling, the management of the recruitment and interview cycle

Unique Marble imports, manufacture and installs natural and engineered stone for Domestic, Commercial, and High-end interiors Running all Production and template/installation staff Quality control over all production ensuring a high level of end product for our clientsReorganised company layout and systems, this achieved a more fluid route for manufacture thought the factory resulting in heightened operational efficiency within the business.Sales to visiting clients making use of my wealth of knowledge for Natural/Engineered stone In charge of the logistics ensuring deadlines were met for production and programming installation dates and times thought out London.Advertising, interviewing and recruiting staff for the manufacturing team improving the the factories capabilities Purchasing materials to meet the clients expectations working alongside the production schedule

Stone Theatre are one of the leading companies in London for natural stone work, providing the highest quality finish to rare and detailed marble and semi-precious stonework. Materials are imported directly from all over the world to ensure the client’s requirement are met.Stone Theatre has three locations throughout the country and as Production Manager it was my responsibility to monitor and feed the production of all three. I managed roughly 15 employees directly and over saw and fed work to the two additional factories.During my time at Stone Theatre I created an online system that brought all three companies together which included a production schedule showing all dates and timings for manufacture and installation. This proved very beneficial and linked all departments giving Real-Time clarification to the company’s daily production.My time was also spent on sites monitoring quality control and progress of the installation teams ensuring installation was completed as per the visuals and installed and the production team intended. My responsibilities were as follows: To coordinate and control the manufacturing processes. To ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently at the right cost and level of quality. My role can be closely integrated with other functions, such as marketing, sales and finance. A large part of production management involves dealing with people, particularly those who work within the factory team.

Worktops London Ltd based in South London, had a customer base which was generally domestic clients. We Imported, manufactured and installed natural and engineered stone.My role was the day to day running of the company, this included direct customer sales, estimating, running the production team, quality control and the programming of the templating and installation teams.

The Stone Collection are importers, distributors and installers of natural stone.The company has a high end client base and are involved in the importation of natural stone tiles and slab for distribution or bespoke manufacture and installation. Installation would be anything from kitchen worktops and marble bathrooms through to larger commercial flooring and cladding projects.When I first arrived at the company there were improvements which were obvious to me that I could make to the general processing of information and communication. In my time so far I have helped improve the company by introducing the following: • Produced Template/Manufacture packs• Organised the hard copy filing system• Introduced electronic based Enquiry files• Recommended and changed suppliers of various consumables• Redesigned and made clear the programming boards• Produced clear detailed forms for the manufacturing teams to work fromMy day to day role within the company would be dealing with customers telephone enquiries and visits to the showroom, offering advice and closing sales. I would also have to keep track of where all our installation teams are, providing them with packs and all the necessary information they require for their on site work. Keeping our boards up to date.My main responsibility would be prioritise the work and keep an eye on the quality control of all manufacture going through the factory with our manufacturing team. I maintain a close working relationship with the factory team and had to clearly present all the documentation for them to work from. They have said that they have found the changes that I have put in place of huge benefit.

In my most recent position within South Coast Stone I was Office/Logistics Manager. I was approached and offered the job in 2011, since starting I have completely re-organised the office side of the business computerising the systems and putting procedures in place to reduce mistakes and ease/simplify the day to day running of the company.My responsibilities were to programme all works, this would involve coordination between the customers and our template, production and fixing teams. For the factory manufacture I produced all the documentation and drawings in a clear and precise format to reduce any mistakes previously being made during the manufacturing process. It was important to keep a good rapport with both the production and installation staff and I feel that I had this. It also helped with the fact that having worked within every part of the business that I could relate to and help solve any problems that may arise. Other duties included processing the material orders, controlling all the invoicing and payments that came into the company, collected deposits, invoicing balances and filing in an organised manner for the book keeper.

The Stone Man Ltd was a company specialising in natural stone and would source, manufacture and install granite worktops and other natural/engineered stone products to both trade and domestic clients. The products, materials and services provided were:• Natural/Engineered Stone Worktops• Internal/External Paving• Internal/External Cladding• Marble Bathrooms and Vanities• Limestone Staircases• Restaurant/Bar TopsWithin my role as Manager at The Stone Man Ltd I would be responsible for the running and overseeing quality control for all manufacture of granite worktops and other stone products. The emphasis would be to produce a high level of quality as well as adhering to a strict programme. During my time running the manufacture side of the company I managed up to 9 employees/subcontractors which varied with the work load. I gained experienced in the factory becoming a competent mason, using all tools and equipment, including vacuum lifting equipment and bridge-saws. My time was shared between running the manufacturing team and working in the sales and logistics side of the business in the office and showroom.Other office based tasks included processing material orders, programming the template, manufacture and installation dates which involves organising our factory and installation team to ensure all works were completed meeting our and the customer’s deadlines. Ordering slabs was another important aspect, ensuring minimum waste whilst being able to produce the best module design for the customer.With my experience, working in the showroom came easy as having physically templated, manufactured and installed the products mentioned above I have gained a knowledge of the manufacturing methods, material names, supply and their properties which helps when advising both trade and domestic clients.