Component Stores Team Coordinator

• Sep 2016 - Present

CNC Grinding Operator

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

In my role as CNC Grinding Operator working for NMB Minebea my duties included; • Working in the aerospace industry. • Operate various CNC Grinding equipment. • Use engineering measuring equipment. • Work from/understanding of engineering drawings. • Working to ISO 14001, 9001 & 9100 standards. • Use computerised job/work systems. In my role as CNC Grinding Operator working for NMB Minebea my duties included; • Working in the aerospace industry. • Operate various CNC Grinding equipment. • Use engineering measuring equipment. • Work from/understanding of engineering drawings. • Working to ISO 14001, 9001 & 9100 standards. • Use computerised job/work systems.

Quality Control Manager

• Apr 2010 - Mar 2013

In my role as Quality Manager working for YP Furniture my duties included;• Manage a team of four Quality Inspectors.• To continually improve to keep customer complaints to a minimum. • Maintain bespoke records and systems using Microsoft Office applications.• Work closely with the development team, other managers and suppliers with new product development to ensure BS Standards are upheld.• Used to working effectively in a pressurised office environment.• Complete technical seal forms for product development.• Jointly approve new products and specifications.• Generate and send to suppliers Corrective Actions reports.• Office key holder i.e. responsible for unlocking and locking up of the offices.• Foreign Travel - Visit foreign suppliers to ensure our standards are met and maintained.• General day to day office administration.• Provide information for weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings with suppliers and customers.• Send products for testing to ensure they meet the correct standards and are fit for purpose.• Monitor supplier performance by gathering relevant audit information.• Communicate with suppliers regarding supplier performance in the UK, Far East and Eastern Europe.• Work as part of a team to reduce customer product returns from 5% to 1.5%. Show less

Assistant Purchaser/Stores Manager

• Jan 2006 - Apr 2010

In my role as Assistant Purchaser/Stores Manager working for YP Furniture my duties included;• To raise enquiries and purchase orders, resolve problems, source products, monitor stock levels, analyse reports and place orders.• Work to tight budgets and deadlines to gain approval from the Senior Buyer.• Generate and analyse daily/weekly stock and purchasing advice reports to plan for stock shortages. • Work effectively in a pressurised office environment.• Communicate, place orders and buy from UK, Far East and Eastern European suppliers.• Expedite orders.• Arrange transport for the collection/delivery of goods to the UK and abroad.• Oversee stores and stock areas.• Update old paper systems to electronic systems.• To maintain up to date stock levels and accurate figures by undergoing quarterly stock takes.• Manage my own work load and make sure new products arrive as ordered.• Book in/issue new stock and maintain paper filing systems and spreadsheets.• Daily use of the computerised purchasing and stock control (MRP) system “Chairman”, Excel and Word.• General office admin, i.e. dealing with internal and external correspondence via telephone, fax and email. Show less

Quality Inspector

• Aug 2002 - Jan 2006

In my role as Quality Inspector working for YP Furniture my duties included;• Checking the products to a high standard.• Communicate with managers and other personnel to rectify faults.• Complete fault report sheets.• Work closely with the Laura Ashley’s quality inspectors to get the very best product possible.• Carry out repairs on damaged products.

6 Cutter Moulding Machine Operator

• Sep 1993 - Aug 2002

In my role as 6 Cutter Moulding Operator working for YP Furniture my duties included;• Maintain, set up and operate a six cutter/moulding machine.• Work from technical drawings to produce precise mouldings and dado rails.• Make templates and grind out profiles into cutters for new mouldings from technical drawings.I was also a member of the maintenance/health & safety committee.

Apprentice Motor Mechanic

• Aug 1989 - Sep 1993

In my role as Apprentice Motor Mechanic working for HC Garage Ltd my duties included; • Take bookings for services, MOT’s, etc. • Assist with MOT’s. • Repair and servicing of vehicles. • Tyre and exhaust fitting. • Body work repairs/welding. • Checking fuel levels for the fuel pumps. • Check/buy stock for the day to day running of the garage and shop. At the end of my time working for HC Garage I had completed and passed my apprenticeship. In my role as Apprentice Motor Mechanic working for HC Garage Ltd my duties included; • Take bookings for services, MOT’s, etc. • Assist with MOT’s. • Repair and servicing of vehicles. • Tyre and exhaust fitting. • Body work repairs/welding. • Checking fuel levels for the fuel pumps. • Check/buy stock for the day to day running of the garage and shop. At the end of my time working for HC Garage I had completed and passed my apprenticeship.