Experience

Ibstock Brick

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Engineering Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Responsible for: • The development and promotion through effective communication of Company, Factory and Team plans and their focused implementation to achieve defined objectives. • People Management, motivation and structured development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through team working. • Provision of engineering and technical expertise to facilitate the rigorous application of IMS tools and techniques to generate Continuous Improvement across all areas of the manufacturing capability. • Implementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Quality and Environment. • The collection, assimilation and analysis of engineering, production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectives. • The development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping within the engineering environment using the 5S principles. • The design and implementation of capital improvement projects aimed at improving manufacturing capability. • The use of a computerised maintenance system to facilitate planned preventative maintenance and effective engineering stock control. • Work collaboratively across all Ibstock Brick support functions, by building effective working relationships. Show less



Tarmac Building Products Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• National Engineering Manager - Asset Reliability & Performance

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  To develop and embed meaningful methodologies, systems and performance measures to deliver high levels of manufacturing asset reliability and performance aligned to business requirements. Linked to the wider business and Tarmac strategy, ensuring a National and Product Line delivery of best practice maintenance and process improvement methodologies focussed on safety, reliability, quality, and output. Providing expert functional support and facilitating best practice collaboration across the business to ensure maintained and improving assets and consistency of approach across all BU’s. Ownership of the national systems and approach for developing the effectiveness of engineering, maintenance and operational teams in the area of asset reliability. Host and facilitate national best practice forums for asset care excellence to develop consistent standards and measure business manufacturing performance. Show less



MAHLE

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  • To maintain the Plant in Telford to World Class standard of maintenance and maintain an OEE of 85%. • To maintain the TPM schedule for all plant • To make sure that ALL tools are maintained to an acceptable standard • Ensure Energy Policy and outputs are monitored • ISO 14001 Management Representative • Maintenance management of all Plant and Equipment including: all machinery, all tooling, boilers, compressors, water tower, vacuum systems, silos, land and building, cleaning of site • Purchase of new equipment • Start-up of new cells and new tooling requirements • IATF16949 procedures in relation to maintenance and tooling • Awareness of Environmental, Health and Safety issues • Management and training of all Maintenance and Toolroom personnel • Purchase and budgetary controls of all maintenance and spare parts – including cost reductions each year • Responsible for TPM and Maintenance software system • Support and assist Head of Operations with production as required • Prioritise equipment breakdown • Responsible for Substations and power supplies • QOS support • POR reviews • Work to environmental, health and safety regulations - Safe waste disposal • Ensure all contractors work to site rules and conform to IEE regulations and ISO 14001 standards • Participation as required in 8D’S and other quality issues participation • Ensure maintenance contracts with OEM are introduced and monitored • Calibration of temperature controls and other equipment • Ensure records of maintenance and modifications to tooling/equipment are kept • Control of CCL rebate • Responsible for overseeing HSE on site • Look at ways to reduce waste and downtime across the Plant • Best practice / knowledge sharing and development with other MAHLE Plants • Business case and evidence for spend on improvements Show less



AO

• United Kingdom
• Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering and Maintenance Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  Responsible for managing and developing the engineering and maintenance function at AO Recycling Telford, one of the most advanced and efficient recycling facilities in the UK. Current priorities include building a highly-skilled team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers and developing a sophisticated asset-care schedule to maximise plant availability and minimise engineering downtime. https://www.ao-recycling.com/ Responsible for managing and developing the engineering and maintenance function at AO Recycling Telford, one of the most advanced and efficient recycling facilities in the UK. Current priorities include building a highly-skilled team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers and developing a sophisticated asset-care schedule to maximise plant availability and minimise engineering downtime. https://www.ao-recycling.com/



Royal Mail

• United Kingdom
• Freight and Package Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Engineering and Performance Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Direct accountability for the management, planning & performance of both maintenance engineers and the automation within the plant (Computerised Routing for Automated Mail Processing), including Operational Equipment Effectiveness, Inward Automation, Outward Automation and Delivery Point Sequencing KPI’s, to fully support the plants engineering safety policy, automation assets performance and work plan. • Ensure compliance at plant level with business policy, standards and strategies and engineering safety policy. • Manage, encourage and support the continual professional & technical development of staff. • Ensure World Class Mail AM & PM follows the methodology to enable horizontal expansion across all assets. • Manage the technical team to support mail processing units within the geography. • Drive the accurate recording and holdings of Inventory used on assets within the plant. • Act as a member of the Plant Leadership Team. • Participate in Geographic forums for the expansion of World Class Mail especially AM & PM pillar activity and also support national technical knowledge networks when required. • Deliver machine technical training courses. Show less



Royal Air Force (RAF)

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering/Business Development Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Capitalising on existing DCAE resources in order to generate income and, where necessary, generate capacity in support of Global Security. This line of work stems from HM Gov’s Wider Markets Initiative, designed to foster good relations with foreign powers, develop and sustain the operational effectiveness of UK and allied forces and reduce the overall cost of defence training to the UK taxpayer.

• Training Manager/Technical Instructor

  • Oct 2000 - Jul 2013

  Training Manager with responsibility for the design and development of two Management and Leadership Course syllabuses. Line Manager to instructional staff and up to 96 students, with responsibility for induction training, coaching and mentoring, performance review, goal-setting and encouraging continuous professional development.Accomplished instructor, responsible for the delivery of Edexcel BTEC Mathematics and Aerodynamics; ILM accredited Management and Leadership training; Health and Safety, Environmental Protection, CoSHH, Military Air Environment Operations; aircraft hydraulics systems, environmental conditioning. Show less

• Aircraft Engineer

  • Jul 1983 - Oct 2000

  Aircraft engineer and Engineering Manager employed on a variety of aircraft types and lines of servicing, including Nimrod R and MR2, Jaguar GR1A and GR3, Tornado GR1 and F3, Puma HC1A, Harrier GR 3 to 9, Lynx AH7, Chinook HC1 and 2.



British Wire Products

• Stourport-Upon-Severn

• Mechanical & Production Apprentice

  • Jul 1980 - Jul 1983

  BTEC engineering apprentice, developing a range of skills in all engineering departments during apprenticeship. When qualified, employed in Design & Development Office as a draughtsman before joining the Royal Air Force. BTEC engineering apprentice, developing a range of skills in all engineering departments during apprenticeship. When qualified, employed in Design & Development Office as a draughtsman before joining the Royal Air Force.