Experience

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  Kingspan Water & Energy

  • Williton, England, United Kingdom

  • Operations Manager

    • Mar 2023 - May 2024
    • Williton, England, United Kingdom

    The Williton site manufactured a range of plastic tanks for the storage of oil, diesel, water etc.As Operations Manager, I had responsibility for all activities on site, but my primary responsibility was to ensure that the sales demand was produced safely, efficiently and cost effectively.Key Achievements:• Converted from 8-hour to 12-hour 3-shift pattern• Developed Capex strategy to improve Safety and Quality• Increased weekly tonnage by 10%• OTIF improved from 85% to 99.2%

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  EPS Services & Tooling Ltd

  • Wiveliscombe, Taunton, United Kingdom

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2021 - Feb 2023
    • Wiveliscombe, Taunton, United Kingdom

    EPS is a privately owned, saw manufacturing and servicing business. I am responsible for all manufacturing operations on site and developing a strategy to increase capacity and efficiency.

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  Regency Laundry Limited

  • Bath, United Kingdom

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jan 2012 - Sep 2019
    • Bath, United Kingdom

    Regency was a family-owned SME. I had responsibility for all business operations and reported directly to the Board of Directors.Key Achievements:• Implemented radically new working schedule - eliminating overtime• Restructured the Retail Business - 15% cost reduction• Introduced business & personal objectives and targets• Stabilized costs across the business - >3% increase over 5 years• Led the Due Diligence process through to sale of the business• Implemented RFID Tagging system• Reduced re-processing from 20% to 10%• Gained new contracts - sales increased c. £700k p.a.• Introduced NVQ training for Supervisors and Team LeadersKey Responsibilities:• Actively lead site safety systems, including safety training• Liaise with Regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with Operating Permits/Licences• Development of Strategic Direction of the business• Mentor / manage Site Management & Production Teams• Business Management - Develop business plans and customer service initiatives• Performance Management - Development of KPI’s and SMART objectives• Preparation of Operational & CAPEX budgets & Sales forecast• Credit Control and Cash Flow• Preparation and reporting of Management Accounts• Statutory Accounts Reporting, including P&L, Balance Sheet etc• Management of HR policy and implementation employment law.• Staff recruitment, training, and development• Performance Management - Development of KPI’s and SMART objectives• Drive operational efficiency improvements on site• Oversee Engineering and Maintenance improvement plans• Work with Production Teams to ensure OTIF for all customer deliveries.• Fleet Management - Ensure compliance with Operator Licence and company rules• Customer Contract Negotiation & Pricing Policy• Oversee Sales and Marketing activities• Procurement & Supplier Agreements - including raw material and linen specifications

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  ETEX GROUP

  • Belgium

  • European Product Development Manager

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Belgium

    The Etex Group is a Global Building Products CompanyReporting to the Director of Operations for Europe, I directed the quality, environment, H&S, and product development activities of the 14 fibre-cement factories across Europe.Key Achievements:• Management of European Norms (ISO) for Product Testing• Standardisation of National certifications to enable inter-company trading.Key Responsibilities:• Manage and report on all product development activities in Europe.• Coordination of product portfolio development in each country• Coordination of Safety, Quality and Environmental Management systems• Reporting of Safety, Quality and Environmental performance for European Division.• Participate in task force for integration of Lafarge Plasterboard business.• Liaise with key raw material suppliers and develop specifications

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  ETERNIT UK LIMITED

  • Widnes

  • Plant Manager

    • Oct 1997 - Jan 2011
    • Widnes

    (Marley Eternit Ltd, Widnes - An Etex Group Company)Reporting to the Director of Operations for Europe, this was an autonomous role, with full responsibility for all site operations.Key Achievements:• Defined and implemented the first Strategic Plan for Widnes siteo Reduced headcount from 150 to 76o Restructured the Management Teamo Increased OEE from 81% to 89%o Achieved manufacturing cost reduction of 20%o Reduced water consumption by 90%o Reduced customer complaints by 75%.• Radically changed perception of H&S - accidents reduced to >1 p.a.• Introduced “Business Improvement Techniques” NVQ• Implemented of the site 5S safety program• Delivered £20M Capex Project on time & on budget• Introduced recycling of cement-based waste to supplier• Developed & implemented ISO14001 EMS across European Organisation • Achieved 0% pay award with Unions on 3 separate occasions.• Responsible for both UK sites for a 12-month periodKey Responsibilities:• Actively lead site safety systems, including safety training• Liaise with Regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with Operating Permits/Licences• Mentor / manage Site Management & Production Teams• Responsible directly and indirectly c. 150 people• Develop and deliver Site strategy, policies, and procedures• Manage all aspects of Operations including manufacturing, logistics, H&S, admin, etc. • Maximize productivity & efficiency using LEAN manufacturing techniques• Implementation of site CAPEX projects• Engineering / Maintenance improvement plans• Compliance with the QMS (ISO9001), H & S Management Systems (ISO18001) and EMS (ISO14001)• HR & Union relations, including Pay Negotiations • Recruitment, training, & development• Development of KPI’s and SMART objectives• Preparation and management of Operational & Capital budgets• Manage Supply Chain to ensure Production plans aligned with Sales demand• Ensure OTIF for all product shipments

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  Monsanto

  • UK & Belgium

  • Process R&D Chemist

    • Sep 1986 - Sep 1997
    • UK & Belgium

    Key Achievements:• Six Sigma: Developed and implemented SPC system to improve process consistency• Project Management: Managed the transfer of the manufacturing process of a key product from the US to Europe• Six Sigma: Used advanced statistical techniques to increase the capacity of one process by 50% with zero capital investment• Continuous Improvement: Resolved long standing quality problem - saving £500,000 p.a.