Rob Irwin
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Operations Director at Restoration Project
Location: Copshaw Holm, Scotland, United Kingdom 11 work roles 4 schools
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Rob Irwin is listed as Operations Director at Restoration Project, a company with 42 employees, based in Copshaw Holm, Scotland, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Rob Irwin.

Rob Irwin previously worked as Operations Consultant at Self Employed and Operations Director at Burlington Slate Ltd. Rob Irwin holds Master'S Degree, Manufacturing Leadership from Lancaster University.

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Business Operations Leader;An experienced Operational leader, holding a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Leadership, and having an excellent reputation for delivery and achievement; driving growth, performance improvement, cost reduction and transformational change. Recognised as an extremely effective communicator; building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues across all functions and levels; motivating teams and individuals to exceed demanding objectives. A member of The Chartered Quality Institute, MCQI - CQP, and Member of the Institute of Quarrying - MIQ.Career highlights include;Delivery of major P&L benefits reducing unit manufacturing costs to their lowest level for 10 years; lowering purchasing costs, improving processes and leading a comprehensive rationalisation of the supplier base. Increased manufacturing output by more than 40%; reducing bottlenecks and removing the need for expensive inventory. Played the pivotal role in growing the turnover of one of the Company's strategic business units by over 750%. Similarly, generated considerable incremental sales by driving an increase in sales of bi-products – emphasising the ‘green credentials’ of the materials. Attained listing in the ‘Green Guide Live’ – the only UK supplier in the sector ever to achieve this accolade.

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Restoration Project
Restoration Project
Operations Director
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42
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11 roles · 50 years

Rob Irwin work experience

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Operations Director

Current

Scottish Borders

Currently working on a project involving the restoration and refurbishment of a Georgian Farmhouse, situated in the Scottish Borders. The property was bought from the Buccleuch Estates and with much of the refurbishment being carried out through my own efforts, is expected to take 3 to 4 years to complete. This is something of a personal crusade, the like.

Nov 2015 - Present

Operations Consultant

Self Employed

Involved in a number of consulting and personal development projects whilst achieving chartered quality professional status with the Chartered Quality Institute, undertaking a comprehensive review of statistical analysis and data presentation methodology and a significant construction project; brought in on time and to budget.

Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

Operations Director

Kirby In Furness

Responsible for the profitable operation of the total manufacturing function including the Company's 9 dimensional stone quarries, roofing, architectural and landscaping production, in addition to having Board responsibility for the functions of environmental, health & safety, quality, engineering and logistics. Being responsible for 108 operational.

2009 - Jul 2014

Production Director

Kirkby In Furness

Promoted to the position of Production Director with responsibility for the effective running of the Company's manufacturing units, totalling 75 employees with 5 direct reports. Full board responsibility for manufacturing, health & safety, quality, maintenance and logistic functions to satisfy sales revenues of circa £10m.

2004 - 2009 ~5 yrs

Production Manager

Kirkby In Furness, Cumbria

Successfully managed the on-time and cost effective production of the Company's Architectural natural stone products department from initial enquiry to final despatch with budgetary responsibility totalling £1.4m to achieve sales turnover circa £3.5m. Instrumental in reducing manufacturing costs by 33% through reorganisation of process/product flow, whilst.

2001 - 2004 ~3 yrs

Production Manager

Ambleside, Cumbria

Managed a team of 33 employees based over two manufacturing sites for a SME natural stone quarry and fabrication business. Made significant contribution in taking the business from £1m in the red, to £300k in the black through employing such efforts as just in time and lean manufacturing principles. Improved budgetary control and productive outputs through.

1993 - 2001 ~8 yrs

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd

Barrow In Furness, Cumbria

Promoted to Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with additional responsibilities for the independent audit of the Company's multi disciplined manufacturing and installation departments, ensuring their compliance and adherence to build standards.

1991 - 1993 ~2 yrs

Quality Assurance Engineer

Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd

Barrow In Furness, Cumbria

Working in the central quality assurance department with specific responsibilities for sub-contractor approval and sub-contractor quality systems approval, ensuring quality and cost effectiveness of materiel supply.

1988 - 1991 ~3 yrs

Quality Control Inspector

Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd

Barrow In Furness, Cumbria

Promoted to electrical quality control inspector with responsibility for ensuring the correct and defect free installation of electrical systems on board Nuclear powered Submarines during initial build. Worked proactively with electrical installation and test departments to ensure correct interpretation of technical drawing and build specifications to.

1986 - 1988 ~2 yrs

Electrician

Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd

Barow In Furness, Cumbria

Subsequent to the successful completion of Apprenticeship I worked for 6 years as an installation and maintenance electrician, with typical circuits ranging from 24v dc control systems to 415v 3 phase power networks.

1980 - 1986 ~6 yrs

Electrical Apprentice

Vckers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd

Barrow In Furness, Cumbria

A four year electrical apprenticeship covering new installation, electrical test, fault finding and commissioning of plant and equipment.

1976 - 1980 ~4 yrs
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Institute Of Quality Assurance

Introduction to Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Management Engineering Materials Testing Specification, Standards and Quality Audit.

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City & Guilds

The Electrician's Certificate Certificate in Electrical Installation Electrical & Electronic Craft Studies

Certificate Of Electrical Craftsmanship

Shipbuilding Industry Training Board
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Rob Irwin works for Restoration Project.

What is Rob Irwin's role at Restoration Project?

Rob Irwin is listed as Operations Director at Restoration Project.

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Rob Irwin is based in Copshaw Holm, Scotland, United Kingdom while working with Restoration Project.

What companies has Rob Irwin worked for?

Rob Irwin has worked for Restoration Project, Self Employed, Burlington Slate Ltd, Kirkstone Quarries Ltd, and Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd.

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Rob Irwin's colleagues at Restoration Project include Michael Krommendyk, Maureen Coyne, Nancy Guppy, and Mr. Josh Faulkner.

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Rob Irwin holds Master'S Degree, Manufacturing Leadership from Lancaster University.

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