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Coulport, Argyll And Bute, United Kingdom

Dalzell Works Motherwell

Dalzell Works Motherwell

Management of Engineering Team in all aspects of site mechanical equipment inspections, repairs and refurbishments.Project Management of Capital Expenditure programmes.Ensure control of Engineering budgets and equipment expenditure within Management guidelines.Management of SAP system to control all aspects of maintenance engineering functions, including planning, implementation, execution, procurement and compliance.Ensure legislative compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental objectives and responsibilities.

MOD Defence Programme)Project Site Manufacturing Engineering Representative responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of all activities relating to the completion of tasks, programme management and all related Manufacturing issues on site for the project.Ensure and maintain Product Hardware availability to meet all manufacturing requirements and targets, manage sub-contract activities and shipments to control acceptable stock levels.Utilise in-house MRP (PDM) System to control Build Configuration Control standards and Concessions / variances.Liaise / advise with Procurement / Purchasing Dept to ensure Project Contractual responsible Tooling and Material availability to meet Production demands.Specific Quality assurance and Quality Control responsibilities.Monitoring Performance, to ensure all Operations, Production and Sub-contract activities are completed to project demands and expectations.Establish and maintain good customer contacts and liaison.

Managed the assembly and alignment of computer monitors and associated equipment.Supervised approximately 60 operators and group leaders on all day-to-day operations.Scheduled and programmed all on-line activities regarding materials and models.

Managed production cell manufacturing of 750,000 golf clubs annually, planned and controlled raw material, scheduling, specifications, assembly and despatch.Custom MRP System knowledge of Manufacturing / Production requirements.Implemented new methods and quality standards to operators. Introduced team working concept, cellular manufacturing and ownership of product to staff.Responsible for complete site plant and machinery maintenance. Controlled internal multi-disciplined engineering team and all external contractors. Planned and installed site building projects up to £150,000.Maintained and developed site services, electricity, gas, water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems, extraction systems and ground maintenance.Supervised all and controlled company site health and safety policy covering all regulations on C.O.S.H.H. noise, electricity, effluent, waste disposal and all safe working practices. Participated in company health and safety committee.Implemented and monitored all fire and security systems involving fire procedures, drill and training, security alarms, c.c.t.v. security systems, key control and guarding.

Controlled multi-disciplined team consisting of 20 craftsmen, mechanical, electrical and machine operators including plant engineering.Allocated and prioritised work on a daily basis to ensure maximum departmental efficiency.Planned and organised availability of manpower, materials and equipment.Investigated machine and plant breakdowns and compiled reports for engineering managers, recommending areas for improvement.Inspected incoming repaired spares and plant to ensure compliance with company standards, returning faulty material to suppliers (budge in excess of £1,000,000)

Managed total maintenance function in 3 high volume steel plants on a 3-shift basis.Controlled all artisan staff and ensured downtime, both planned and emergency, kept to minimum.Analysed breakdowns and instigated remedial repairs.Supervised major repairs during non-production periods.

Supervised maintenance team of 10 craftsmen dealing with repairs, spares and planned vocational maintenance programmes.; Served 5 years apprenticeship and gained thorough grounding in all aspects of mechanical engineering including draughtsmanship, maintenance practices, machine tools, foremanship and supervisory duties.