Experience

John Taylor & Co.

• Carpenter/ joiner

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Chepstow Plant International Ltd.

• Traffic Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Running the crossing at Mountsorrel Quarry, ensuring safe passage for passers-by, quarry vehicles and members of the public. Temporary position following my move back to the Midlands.



HydroGarden

• Chemical Manufacturing Supervisor

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Supervise and manage the production of the company’s own brand chemical products.Responsibilities include: Picking chemicals Methodical planning and preparation Weighing to correct measurementsOperating 2,000L pasturising tank or for smaller quantities using air pneumatic mixer in IBCs Assist in the production the weekly work schedule Follow the work schedule to ensure products are delivered to deadline Maintain chemical storage inventoryMonitoring the… Supervise and manage the production of the company’s own brand chemical products.Responsibilities include: Picking chemicals Methodical planning and preparation Weighing to correct measurementsOperating 2,000L pasturising tank or for smaller quantities using air pneumatic mixer in IBCs Assist in the production the weekly work schedule Follow the work schedule to ensure products are delivered to deadline Maintain chemical storage inventoryMonitoring the chemicals/acids and end products for the annual stock take Manage the manufacturing and assembly of the company’s bespoke product ranges including FishPlant units Operate and maintain the company’s forklift trucksOther responsibilities include; covering the assembly, bottling, manufacturing and other general maintenance duties for the offices and warehouses Training/Qualifications: 2.5tonne pivot truck licenceWorkplace safety trainingManual lifting trainingHazardous chemical training Coshh training Show more Show less



Gooch & Housego

• Stores manager

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Managing the stores team, overseeing and controlling the flow and traceability of material in and out of the business.Responsibilities include: • Producing weekly reports to monitor the productivity of the department• Effective inter-department communication particularly within senior management team• Participating in regular management meetings to report on company progress as well as strategic forward-thinking to improve overall company efficiency • Overseeing a team… Managing the stores team, overseeing and controlling the flow and traceability of material in and out of the business.Responsibilities include: • Producing weekly reports to monitor the productivity of the department• Effective inter-department communication particularly within senior management team• Participating in regular management meetings to report on company progress as well as strategic forward-thinking to improve overall company efficiency • Overseeing a team of employees including training, recruitment, appraisals and management • Regular KPI reviews • Improving flow and accuracy of stock levels• Introducing a LEAN culture into the stores (six sigma and 5s)• Daily team meetings introduced to improve department communication and to escalate any production risks • Devising and delegating the production plan including weekly ‘work-to’ lists • Training/Qualifications: • Six sigma and 5s • SIG • Major Excel• Planning and Process • Traceability and high-risk material Show more Show less



Brose Group

• Skilled Machine Operator

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Manufacturing car parts for top brand cars Jaguar Landrover, operating various machines to a work schedule ensuring car parts are made to the correct specification and meeting deadlines. Responsibilities included:Providing support to production lines (MAG and laser processes) to achieve volume outputWorking with Maintenance, Quality, Industrial Engineering functions and line Process Experts on resolving downtime and NOK issues Reprogramming of weld positionsIdentifying… Manufacturing car parts for top brand cars Jaguar Landrover, operating various machines to a work schedule ensuring car parts are made to the correct specification and meeting deadlines. Responsibilities included:Providing support to production lines (MAG and laser processes) to achieve volume outputWorking with Maintenance, Quality, Industrial Engineering functions and line Process Experts on resolving downtime and NOK issues Reprogramming of weld positionsIdentifying root cause of issues and plan actions to resolve Modifying tooling to suit changes in pressings and processWorking to high target numbersSpecifically chosen to resolve product issues at Jaguar Landrover sites Operating automated pneumatic jig assembly machines Show more Show less



Leofric Building Systems Ltd

• Stock Control Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2013

  Maintain stock levels of construction products for concrete sectional garages ensuring optimum stock for the production schedule. Responsibilities included: Monitoring and maintaining stock records Accepting/checking stock deliveries, recording them correctly Order placement for replenishing stock Assembling and loading orders for delivery