Derek McLelland
Operations Manager at Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group- Claim this Profile
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John Calderwood FinstLM, MCGI
I have known Derek my whole life. We grew up together and I have looked to him throughout my life for advice which has always been first class and absolutely 'on the money'. It was on Derek's advice that I joined the British Army and I can now look back over my career and thank him for that advice all those years ago. Upon my transition into the commercial/civilian arena, I again looked to Derek for guidance and true to form, his wisdom and knowledge guided me seamlessly through my transition. Derek is a consummate professional and I can vouch for him that everything he has undertaken has been given his total dedication. As a friend and mentor he has easily surpassed what anyone could realistically expect and has always gone the extra mile for me.
John Reid
I have seen Derek perform in several roles as his career has developed in each he has applied himself with enthusiasm and a real focus towards optimising performance. Highly numerate with an analytical mindset he is skilled in getting to the core of a process, understanding its critical elements and developing solutions to improve it. An intelligent manager of work and people with a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and now logistics, I value his input, and his passion and honesty in driving improvement.
John Calderwood FinstLM, MCGI
I have known Derek my whole life. We grew up together and I have looked to him throughout my life for advice which has always been first class and absolutely 'on the money'. It was on Derek's advice that I joined the British Army and I can now look back over my career and thank him for that advice all those years ago. Upon my transition into the commercial/civilian arena, I again looked to Derek for guidance and true to form, his wisdom and knowledge guided me seamlessly through my transition. Derek is a consummate professional and I can vouch for him that everything he has undertaken has been given his total dedication. As a friend and mentor he has easily surpassed what anyone could realistically expect and has always gone the extra mile for me.
John Reid
I have seen Derek perform in several roles as his career has developed in each he has applied himself with enthusiasm and a real focus towards optimising performance. Highly numerate with an analytical mindset he is skilled in getting to the core of a process, understanding its critical elements and developing solutions to improve it. An intelligent manager of work and people with a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and now logistics, I value his input, and his passion and honesty in driving improvement.
John Calderwood FinstLM, MCGI
I have known Derek my whole life. We grew up together and I have looked to him throughout my life for advice which has always been first class and absolutely 'on the money'. It was on Derek's advice that I joined the British Army and I can now look back over my career and thank him for that advice all those years ago. Upon my transition into the commercial/civilian arena, I again looked to Derek for guidance and true to form, his wisdom and knowledge guided me seamlessly through my transition. Derek is a consummate professional and I can vouch for him that everything he has undertaken has been given his total dedication. As a friend and mentor he has easily surpassed what anyone could realistically expect and has always gone the extra mile for me.
John Reid
I have seen Derek perform in several roles as his career has developed in each he has applied himself with enthusiasm and a real focus towards optimising performance. Highly numerate with an analytical mindset he is skilled in getting to the core of a process, understanding its critical elements and developing solutions to improve it. An intelligent manager of work and people with a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and now logistics, I value his input, and his passion and honesty in driving improvement.
John Calderwood FinstLM, MCGI
I have known Derek my whole life. We grew up together and I have looked to him throughout my life for advice which has always been first class and absolutely 'on the money'. It was on Derek's advice that I joined the British Army and I can now look back over my career and thank him for that advice all those years ago. Upon my transition into the commercial/civilian arena, I again looked to Derek for guidance and true to form, his wisdom and knowledge guided me seamlessly through my transition. Derek is a consummate professional and I can vouch for him that everything he has undertaken has been given his total dedication. As a friend and mentor he has easily surpassed what anyone could realistically expect and has always gone the extra mile for me.
John Reid
I have seen Derek perform in several roles as his career has developed in each he has applied himself with enthusiasm and a real focus towards optimising performance. Highly numerate with an analytical mindset he is skilled in getting to the core of a process, understanding its critical elements and developing solutions to improve it. An intelligent manager of work and people with a comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and now logistics, I value his input, and his passion and honesty in driving improvement.
Credentials
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Lead Manufacturing and Business Excellence Assessor
BAE SystemsSep, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
IOSH Managing Safely
Stevenson CollegeSep, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group
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Belgium
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Arrayjet
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United Kingdom
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager
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Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
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BARRNON NUCLEAR LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
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Leonardo
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Italy
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing & Supply Chain (Operations) Manager
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
Manage a multi disciplined team to execute the delivery schedule to cost & qualityHSE responsibility for group Hiring responsibility Reporting to VP Operations providing strategic leadership to a manufacturing team to ensure that key areas / stakeholders are provided with on time delivery that exceeds business requirements & to implement continuous improvement strategy in line with the 5 Yr IBP - Integrated Business Plan
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Manufacturing Manager
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Nov 2011 - Feb 2018
Manage all aspects of the production facility
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Logistics Manager
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Jun 2009 - Nov 2011
Mange Warehouse , Goods Receiving & Dispatch facility within EdinburghReporting to Manufacturing Director
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Team Leader
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2009
Manage Micro Electronics group assembly and test
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Snr Process Eng
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Nov 2002 - Jun 2006
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Test Engineer
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May 2000 - Nov 2002
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Principal Analyser
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Nov 1997 - Jun 2000
Lead Engineer for a group of 24 Engineers & Technicians working in a high volume SMT production environment within the cellular communications sector. Lead Engineer for a group of 24 Engineers & Technicians working in a high volume SMT production environment within the cellular communications sector.
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Analyser
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Jun 1996 - Nov 1997
Diagnostic & repair of electronic hardware. Diagnostic & repair of electronic hardware.
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Sales Assistant
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Sep 1994 - Jun 1996
DIY Sales Assistant while at college. DIY Sales Assistant while at college.
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Radar Technician
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Jan 1990 - Aug 1994
Diagnostics on Tracked Rapier Radar system Diagnostics on Tracked Rapier Radar system
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Education
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1999 - 2002
Strathclyde University
BTECH, Manufacturing Management -
1994 - 1996
Bell College of Technology
HND, Electrical & Electronic Eng -
1992 - 1993
School Of Electronic Eng
Class 2 Radar, Radar -
1990 - 1992
Princess Marina College
OND, Electronic Eng -
1985 - 1989
Garrion Academy
O Levels, Maths,English,Physics,Geography,French,German
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