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Stoke-On-Trent, England, United Kingdom

Facilitating the move of one factory in the UK to another factory also within the UK:-. Primary Contractor Liaison. Subcontractor Liaison. Identify all processes and machinery to be moved. Identify all peripheral items to be moved . Supporting stock build activities prior to any cell/machinery moves. Implementation of project status board. Identify all machinery tooling to be moved . Create tooling storage and racking plan. Liaison with all functions inclusive of QSHE / Logistics / Maintenance / Process Engineering / HR /Management and supporting management teams

Operations Manager with responsibility for circa 90 operators creating and producing bespoke staircases across 2 sites involving CNC Machining / Assembly / Transport/Logistics / Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance / Parts / Quality and Product Programming.

Congleton, England, United Kingdom

Manager with current responsibility for 152 individuals rising to 167 by EoY. Producing automotive inflatable safety products (airbags/curtains) to numerous OEM automotive companies worldwide.

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

Managed the day to day production/construction of various aluminium bridges for worldwide defence forces and NGOs.. People Management. Recruitment. H+S. Process. PoC Targets. Quality. Training. 5s. CiP. OTIF Production Targets

United Kingdom

Working closely with the Manufacturing Director, Project Management and Engineering teams to ensure on time delivery of new facility to produce the new BOXER Armoured Personnel Carrier for the British Military.Responsible For:-On time delivery of new Fabrication / Welding Facility. SOP Ramp Up Planning. Headcount planning. Training Planning. Recruitment Planning. Facility Readiness. Process Readiness

Crewe, United Kingdom

Responsible for all production of the flagship Mulsanne line, Quality and Defect Resolution, PPS, H+S, People Management, Mentoring, Appraisals, 1-2-1 comms, Production Planning...Achievements:-• Improving internal and external audit scores from as low as 45% compliance up to 98% compliance in 2019• Met the business target of 545 units onto assembly with a value of £160million.Duties:• Directed the production of all Mulsanne Main Lines assembly covering Powertrain/interior/exterior all electrical testing and rectification with a staff of 70. • Led Process Design, Layout Internal/External Traffic Safety, SAP, Volume Planning, Production catch back planning, training, versatility quality, audit, DPV activities, succession planning, H+S engagement, fire safety costing

Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Achievements:• Met the business target for On To Line Volume of roughly 500 vehicles in 2017 with a value of £115m Duties:• Headed the production of Bentley Mulsanne Chassis Powertrain and Electrical Test and all critical safety systems, fuel feed, brakes, seat belts, engine carriage and so with a headcount of 20, rising sporadically to over 70

Crewe, Cheshire

Achievements:• Headed rectification of coach, electrical, DPV, audit rework, whole assembly quality for SUV meeting all SOP targets within timeframe and budget • Supervised roughly 40+ colleagues on the Final 1 Assembly line during manager absence Duties:• Managed all personnel within the zone, including recruitment, training & development & performance• Documented all processes, including timings, Standardised Work Charts (SWC) & Vehicle Build Standards (VBS)

Crewe, Cheshire

Team leader for Next Gen SUV Sub Assembly Boot Trim and Door Build ZoneNew sub assembly trim and door build assembly zone within Bentley Motors, proving new trim processes, new jigs and fixtures and creation of new Standardized Work system.Instruction on new workstation setup and facilities implementation.All Zones Concerns Capture Management and Concerns problem resolution.Achievements:Received extremely positive feedback. My contribution was described as the best handover of a product our German colleagues had received, enabling them to begin production at their plant on time, with minimal disruption, minimal logistical issues resulting in quality and audit results far exceeding expectationsDuties:Led the entire build process for a vehicle variant, which included the interior/exterior and engine build and served as an integral link in introducing those processes, build standards and quality standards into the Group’s flagship facility in Dresden, Germany.

Crewe, United Kingdom

Team leader over Next Gen Vehicle Model Year changes and facelift projects for Continental line products.Duties:• Supervised all mainlines model year changes, updates and facelifts; seamlessly introducing changes and rolling out model year updates into production• Supported manufacturing feasibility, virtual assurance and production planning; liaising with the Logistics department for Bill of Materials validation and Master Reference List Validation

Crewe, United Kingdom

Key Achievements:• Successfully assisted 2 colleagues in gaining Team Leader roles• Supported a colleague in earning Skilled Person Status and helped another colleague to obtain an Adult ApprenticeshipDuties• Led weekly area 5S audits to comply with IATF16949 quality and ISO14001 environmental regulations• Pushed continuous Improvements, line balancing to optimize production rates, using process flows and Kaizen activities • Participated in Process Surveillance Audits, performed VBS conformance audit, documented processes, audited own team zones and ensured safe working practices • Liaised to achieve targets including SQA, Engineering, Product and Process, Logistics, collaborating with other departments to resolve issues causing downtime

Bentley Motors Ltd, Crewe, Cheshire

Achievements• Started as an Associate and then progressed to Team Leader for the Final 1 mainline assembly build for all Continental family models and deputized the Zone Manager, supervising and supporting all associates• Managed up to 50+ associates, heading Health and Safety, ergonomics, 5S, conformance audits, training, care reviews, SAP completions and rotation of staffDuties:• Headed COSHH, risk assessments, ergonomics, investigating and reporting near misses and accidents • Led continuous improvement activities, line balance, process flow, kaizen activities etc to achieve HPU targets and cost reductions• Conducted weekly area 5s audits to fully comply with IATF16949 /ISO14000 business systems• Developed effective Team Leaders and Associates by empowerment, trusting their judgement, and encouraging open and honest dialog

Newcastle Under Lyme

Burslem - Stoke On Trent

City And Guilds, Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies, Credits

As well as maintenance and repair i also passed city and guilds in vehicle paint systems.

City And Guilds, Traditional Signwriting, City And Guilds Credit

Mathematics / Science / History / Art / French / It / English Lit / English Lang, Gcse