Lead the installation and commissioning of the new Convenience Pots line, delivered on time, on budget and at target performance.Also, covered the Site Engineering Manager role for Fochabers site recruiting a permanent replacement; developed the Group Engineering training plan; Asset Care and Loss and Waste programs; and a new Group electrical policy.Key skills:Site / Engineering ManagementOperations Management Strategy development & tactical leadership People leadership & performance managementProject Management – capital and revenueSafety Leadership – RA, Permit to work, RCS, COC Legal compliance – PUWER, L8, BG01, EAWRUtilities optimization – Electricity, Gas, Water Outsourcing / Contract negotiation / Supplier relationship managementFacilities ManagementMaintenance strategy development – RCM / PPM review / CBM and implementationTPM / Operator asset careLoss & Waste evaluation and optimization Stores optimization – all aspects Cost management & zero based budgeting CMMS optimization (SAP / Mainsaver fluent)Customer audits (BRC8 / Tesco PIU fluent) Visual managementImplementation of GMP & WCM standards

Lead the installation and commissioning of the new Convenience Pots line, delivered on time, on budget and at target performance.Also, covered the Site Engineering Manager role for Fochabers site recruiting a permanent replacement; developed the Group Engineering training plan; Asset Care and Loss and Waste programs; and a new Group electrical policy.

Accountable for all site engineering activity, capital projects, FM, and utilities & services. Leading the engineering team of 33, with full budgetary accountability.• Stabilised the engineering function and led a significant cultural change guiding the site through operational redesign, and the transition of engineers from hourly paid to the management and support population. Developed a high performing engineering team through focus on process development, capability building, and policy deployment.• Led the reinstatement of the shrink wrap department after major incident, including demolition, rebuild, equipment standards and sourcing, installation of services and equipment, and commissioning to WCM standard in 8 months• Developed and implemented a flexible packaging model involving essential equipment replacement (capital) whilst maintaining business continuity.• Developed a program of PUWER assessment to support to support the strat Plan.• Realised significant site OEE improvement through the implementation of a joined up asset management program.• Awarded ‘Most Improved Engineering Site 2017’ within the MMI network improving the maintenance maturity score by 22% and compliance score by 25% over a 2 year period.• Significantly improved engineering attendance & LTIFR

Site MTBF improvement of 41% over a 15 month period.• Successful implementation of engineering restructure and shift change from 3 shifts to 24/7 continental shift pattern (inc. union consultation).• Development of engineering strategy, availability charter and policy deployment of each.• Implemented safety systems for LOTO and DRA.• Lead a restoration project of dilapidated equipment to support the introduction of new key accounts.

Accountable for all engineering based site contracts inc. Facilities Management, MRO supplier, FLT, Pest control etc. with budgetary control for all building and fabric maintenance• Operational lead for several outsourcing projects including Total Facilities Management project and machined components contract, delivering significant value improvement• Eng stores - Developed improvement program which increased CSL to world class level whilst reducing stock holding• Lead engineering team in successful SAP upgrade project enhancement pack implementation.

Site Asset Care Champion. Lead the development and implementation of the transition charter and asset care program that increased site asset care maturity level from 'firefighting' to 'stabilisation / prevention' over 12 month period.• CI lead for engineering. Lean manufacturing trainer, facilitator & practitioner. Lead successful roll out of 5S program in maintenance facilities, and situational problem solving (RCA) program to circa. 250 engineers and managers.• Transitioned site from 50% mineral lubrication to total food safe lubrication over 2 year period with zero cost implication. Introduced best practices - acoustic lubrication, tribology, and oil recycling program.• Engineering apprentice manager. Developed apprentice program framework to include site specific equipment competency.• Engineering quality risk management lead & external audit representative. Lead QRMP risk control rating (RCR) improvement by 14% over 2 years.