Sam Ithell Email & Phone Number

Sittingbourne, Gb

Whitstable, Kent

Responsible for managing a customer service team committed to the delivery of great service to clients in the construction industry. An acknowledged leader in the manufacture of fire and smoke control products, Swegon Air Management Ltd is part of the Swegon Group, employing 120 staff at its site in Whitstable, Kent.

Interim management projects using lean tools and techniques to drive increased productivity, improved on-time and quality performance, strengthened operating systems/procedures, metrics and KPI's, greater flexibility and efficiency through technical and process changes, and increased profitability by maximising the contribution of human resource.Clients in manufacturing, assembly, printing, food processing and service sectors.

Supporting business owners to generate more cash, profit and sales through practical, fast-acting and measurable improvements.Developing sound strategic and operational plans to provide a solid platform for continuing, sustainable growth. Implementing those plans across all functional areas through hands-on leadership and management.

Operations Manager at Mackays of Chatham, manufacturer of hardback/paperback books for trade publishers within the CPI Group. Turnover £12m with 140 employees.Responsible for the site's operational day-to-day performance, including all aspects of manufacturing, planning, scheduling and customer services.

Manufacturing and Service Manager at Cox and Wyman, paperback book manufacturer with £8m turnover and 100 employees. Responsible for day-to-day manufacturing and service delivery issues.

Production Manager at William Clowes. Responsible for all aspects of production, maintenance and H&S for 80 employees.

Multi-site HR role covering five companies in Rexam's book printing division with a combined turnover of £30m and 700 employees.

Responsible for HR issues at Portsmouth factory manufacturing machines for counting, sorting and dispensing banknotes. Role expanded to include other De La Rue sites.

Variety of commercial and purchasing roles for UKAEA, the organisation responsible for civil nuclear R&D in the UK.