Glenn Hylands
General Manager (Eastbourne) at CPI Books UK- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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PRINCE2 Foundation in Project Management
BCS, The Chartered Institute for ITFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CPI Books UK
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United Kingdom
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager (Eastbourne)
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Jan 2017 - Present
I am responsible for the book manufacturing at the CPI digital site, Eastbourne. We produce runs of between 1-200 copies using Digital toner, inkjet web presses, and a wide range of book finishing equipment. During the first two years when I moved back to Eastbourne, I oversaw the installation of an inkjet web press, new binding line and a range of case bindery machinery. I lead a team to redesign and rebuild the entire workflow to suit our new market demands. Main Roles include, • Identifying and delivering continuous improvements within the business • Manage the performance of all operational KPIs including Health and Safety • Manage maintenance of all factory machinery • Liaising and working with manufacturers and suppliers • Overall responsibility for the P&L, especially labour, repairs and maintenance • All Staff activities (100+ employees) I have also specified, designed and implemented many new processes and systems across the company. Show less
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General Manager of Manufacturing (Digital)
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2017
I was responsible for the book manufacturing at the three CPI digital sites; Melksham, Chippenham and Eastbourne. These three sites produce runs of between 1-2,000 copies using Digital toner, inkjet web presses, sheet-fed lithographic presses and a wide range of book finishing equipment. During the first few years when I moved to Wiltshire I supported the installation of two HP inkjet web presses, two Kolbus binding lines and a range of case bindery machinery. In 2015 I was responsible for delivering a PoD workflow that enabled CPI to use the power of inkjet web presses for single copy printing, this was a completely new offering in CPI UK. I also had the pleasure of supporting the workflows expansion into CPI Germany in 2016. Show less
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Operations Manager
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2010 - Oct 2012
In this position I was responsible for the entire Print on Demand site including Customer Services, I.T., Pre-press, Production and Despatch. My main duties include strategic development of the site, maintaining and improving service across all aspects and maximising profitability.
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Works Manager
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2009 - 2010
In this position my main responsibilities were as below but across the entire manufacturing plant including digital printing (colour and mono), binding and finishing, and despatch and fulfillment. I was also responsilbe for Health and Safety, maintenance of machinery, liaising with suppliers and the management of staff.
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Case Bindery Manager
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2008 - 2009
I was promoted again to this postion in which my main responsibilities were as below with the addition of improving performance and efficiency, and implementing new systems and procedures.
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Case Bindery Supervisor
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2007 - 2008
After working as an Operator for a year, I was promoted to this position in which my main responsibilities were ensuring service levels were met, health and safety precautions were being undertaken and quality standards were maintained.
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Education
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2009 - 2010
Chicester College
NVQ Level 3, Business and Management Improvement -
2004 - 2006
Sussex Downs College
National Diploma, Public and Uniformed Services
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