Group Managing Director

• May 2022 - Present

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Group Managing Director

• May 2022 - Present

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General Manager / Managing Director

• Jan 2020 - May 2022

Site responsible for Hitachi Automotive EU-UK £80M Sales P&LCompany name change from Hitachi Automotive Systems to Hitachi Astemo as part of a company merger 2021Site culture change, with increased awareness of E&D benefits. Nurture of employees through PDPs and investment into training/development - Transformation to 'plant of the people'Develop and deliver site SHE roadmap - delivering best in class results with the installation of a 2Mw Solar PV system and achieving Zero lost time accidents whilst appointed GM/MD0PPM over 4 years, with significant reduction of internal reject % reducing CoPQ by 90%Ensure OTIF deliveries to all customers whilst introducing LEAN techniques to improve site OEE%Site increased from 5% to >10% OP , making the site best in classLead site for digitalisation and MES implementation Show less

Operations Manager

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

Production And Maintenance Manager

• Nov 2017 - Jan 2021

Production and maintenance management role to support Hitachi UK in developments to achieve the goal of ECU industry leader.

Engineering Division Manager

• Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

Working directly for Gestamp North Europe division as an expatriate, to move around Gestamp plants under the NED umbrella which need support and development. Current commitment between NED and Gestamp Hungary to provide engineering management support in Hungary.

Consultant; Multi-skilled Engineering / Maintenance & Project engineering

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

This project is to help a low cost country project develop out of a critical stage, to Note 1 production. Many micro projects and training of local personnel, with the requirment of reducing cycle times to meet customer evolving demands, whilst improving quality and OEE on heavily automated production lines.• Maintenance o Implementing production downtime reports and KPIs to be used for DMAIC activities.o Developing PPM systemso Spare part availability and catalogue developmento Introducing TPMo Training in the use of RCCA, 8D and 5Yo Introducing 5S, parameter logs and adjustment recordso Planning of facility shutdown activitieso Train, support and monitor personal development of the team with use of a PDP and skills matrix.• Projectso Developing fixtures improvements and processes.o Lead and review RFQs with full technical details.o ROI calculations and justifications.o Leading internal projects e.g. implementation of a training cell and internal automated line modifications / integrations.o All works carried out on limited budgets.o Responsible for external suppliers and contractors.o Plan integration teams (internal and external), setup loops and handover to production.o Creating ECO structures and checklists.• Engineeringo Responsible for the development of 6 PEso Cycle time studies with use of MTM and MPM.o Monitoring of data logs directly relating to OEE to implement countermeasures and conduct 8D analysis studies.o Optimization of equipment and processes; Robotic, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, PLC…o Development of ECO documentation; PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Process flow, Control plans.o BOM management.o Manage 8D analysis for internal and external NCRs.o Conduct Gemba walks, Kiazen activities and continuous improvement monitoring meetings.o Plant layout to improve production flowo Personal development of individual engineers and support in succession planning.o Preparation for audits; Customer, TS/ISO and internal. Show less

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

• Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

Manage, support and develop a team of 8 production/manufacturing engineers and 2 trainee production engineers in specialist projects for Automotive, MOD, Areospace, Oil and Gas and F1 industries. Some of the key responsibilities during the role have been: * Defining the required timescale for team tasks. * Defining and maintaining KPI's .* Introduction and training of staff in lean engineering and continuous improvements. * Developing training plans for new team members along with succession plans.* Conducting Performance reviews and PDPs.* Ensuring efficient use of time by direct reports. * Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and of adequate quality * Project manage major contracts to the value of £40 million. * Develop and introduce engineering tools to help the team run more efficiently. * Introduce, motivate and monitor research, development and innovative ideas. * Introduction of automated processes to flow in line with the company's technology road map. * Actively introducing 5S, Gemba walks, Poka Yoke & Lean Management. * Lead Lighthouse events and Kizan activities.* Manage the closure of NCR/CARs (customer & internal)* Oversee production tooling orders, design reviews and buy-off trials.* Capital expenditure projects accumulating to the value of £5 million + (ROI 3years max)* Design and develop Patented engineering solutions.During this period of time I have introduced and intranet based "engineering helpdesk" to improve engineering support efficiency between shop floor, sales and design to ensure all engineering issues can be logged and targeted in the most cost effective and timely manner . Show less

Manufacturing Engineer

• Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

Carrying out all engineering tasks in a resistance welding, automated environment. Including the manufacture of composite components and high temperature soft blanket applications.Key roles and skills during the role:*APQP, PFMEA, 8D Analysis*Kizan events*Lean Manufacturing methods and six sigma.*Training a work force of 30 operators. *Resitance welding NDT and customer approvals.*working closely with blue chip companies to offer the best service.*Design and implement new manufacturing methods inclusive of cost down justifications with capital expenditure ventures. ROI within 5 years.*Create SOPs*Setting up BOMs And work routings.*Hands on prototype development.*Procurement of new machinery and equipment.*Programming and qualifying new equipment to high class customer specifications.*Ordering of production tooling; press and weld assembly.*Tooling desing review and buy-off trials. Show less

Maintenance Engineer Technical Charge Hand

• 2007 - 2011

During my year and a half on the Maintenance team I constantly pushed to improve myself proving successful to a promotion of Maintenance technical and facility charge hand role. During my time in this role, I have had the following achievements and responsibilities:* Foundation Degree – Engineering Design.* Advanced resistance welding, (programming, fault finding, calabration, data cards, installation & commissioning)* Carry out risk assessments.* Responsible for managing and training a team of 3 people.* Calibrating machines to a high specification for customers such as blue chip high profile companies.* CNC 3-axis and 5-axis machine maintenance and repair.* Personally responsible for planning the installation of over 30 machines into a new multi-million pound extension working to demanding time scales and deadlines. This included liaising with directors and external contractors from the initial start of the build to the handover date. Tasks which I covered consist of: Time planning, purchasing, supervising and installing.* Lead key projects bringing in new systems with estimated savings of £150,000 per annum.* Major breakdown repairs carried out on our in-house laser saved in the region of £50,000.* Modify old machines up to PUWER standards.* Run, update and modify Preventative maintenance system and red tag system or a day-to-day basis, constantly reporting back to team leaders and management. Show less

Multi-skilled Maintenance

• 2006 - 2007

After my apprenticeship I was given a full time job as an electrical/mechanical maintenance technician where I planned to keep furthering myself and increasing my knowledge. I did this by applying for more education, training courses and working hard to achieve my goals. During this period I acquired the following skills, training and education:* HNC – Mechatronics. (Electrical, Electronic, Robotics, Machanical systems, Design )* BS7671- 17th Edition.* Portable Appliance testing.* Hydraulic circuit fault finding and maintenance.* Scissor lift access course.* Use of abrasive wheel training. (EAL)* Communication skills and working as a team.* Vacuum pump/compressor/ venturi system strip downs Show less

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineering Apprentice (Advanced)

• 2004 - 2006

During my years training at Darchem Engineering interviewed me and I was offered a job to complete my final 2 years of my advanced apprenticeship within their well established company. During this time I completed my apprenticeship gaining the following experience and training, whilst rotating around the different business units which consist of 500+ staff: * NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical maintenance. * ONC Mechanical Engineering - Pneumatics, Robotics, Electronics, PLC programming. * BS7671: 16th Edition. * Electrical installation from domestic to 3 Phase HV, including tray work structures. * Carrying out Preventative maintenance checklists. (strip down, repair, replace worn parts) * Fault finding and rectifying breakdowns to keep continues production. Show less

electrical / mechanical apprentice

• 2003 - 2004

Straight from school I planned to get a technical trade. At SWDT I trained towards an advance modern apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical maintenance. This entailed training in: * Electrical installation and electronics. This included control wiring and fault finding. * Mechanical strip down of machines with rebuilds and repairs. * Machining and hand tool skills. * Pneumatic and hydraulic control equipment and circuits. * HASAWA, Risk assessments, good house keeping. * NVQ Level 2 in engineering maintenance. Show less