Ian Bannister FIMechE
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Martin Gomersall
Ian is a highly motivated and determined Manager, demanding yet supportive of his subordinates, enabling his staff to develop and provide a valuable contribution to the business. Ian has an excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and an uncanny ability to identify problems then develop effective solutions. Because of Ian's engaging personality he excels when delivering Lean training workshops or providing the "hands-on" guidance to teams/individuals who are being exposed to 5S, Kaizen, Route Cause Problem Solving, Kanban, etc. for the first time. Ian will be successful at whatever he turns his hand to, always willing to take on the challenges of any assignment however difficult and never afraid to make tough decisions. Ian's drive, energy, professionalism and ability to influence will always be an asset to any business.
Brian Edwards
Ian is a solid performer. He analyses the problem, develops options and can be relied upon to deliver the most appropriate, cost effective solution in the required timescale. Ian is also a strong networker through which he can tap on a wealth of experience to underpin his option selection and project delivery.
Martin Gomersall
Ian is a highly motivated and determined Manager, demanding yet supportive of his subordinates, enabling his staff to develop and provide a valuable contribution to the business. Ian has an excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and an uncanny ability to identify problems then develop effective solutions. Because of Ian's engaging personality he excels when delivering Lean training workshops or providing the "hands-on" guidance to teams/individuals who are being exposed to 5S, Kaizen, Route Cause Problem Solving, Kanban, etc. for the first time. Ian will be successful at whatever he turns his hand to, always willing to take on the challenges of any assignment however difficult and never afraid to make tough decisions. Ian's drive, energy, professionalism and ability to influence will always be an asset to any business.
Brian Edwards
Ian is a solid performer. He analyses the problem, develops options and can be relied upon to deliver the most appropriate, cost effective solution in the required timescale. Ian is also a strong networker through which he can tap on a wealth of experience to underpin his option selection and project delivery.
Martin Gomersall
Ian is a highly motivated and determined Manager, demanding yet supportive of his subordinates, enabling his staff to develop and provide a valuable contribution to the business. Ian has an excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and an uncanny ability to identify problems then develop effective solutions. Because of Ian's engaging personality he excels when delivering Lean training workshops or providing the "hands-on" guidance to teams/individuals who are being exposed to 5S, Kaizen, Route Cause Problem Solving, Kanban, etc. for the first time. Ian will be successful at whatever he turns his hand to, always willing to take on the challenges of any assignment however difficult and never afraid to make tough decisions. Ian's drive, energy, professionalism and ability to influence will always be an asset to any business.
Brian Edwards
Ian is a solid performer. He analyses the problem, develops options and can be relied upon to deliver the most appropriate, cost effective solution in the required timescale. Ian is also a strong networker through which he can tap on a wealth of experience to underpin his option selection and project delivery.
Martin Gomersall
Ian is a highly motivated and determined Manager, demanding yet supportive of his subordinates, enabling his staff to develop and provide a valuable contribution to the business. Ian has an excellent knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and an uncanny ability to identify problems then develop effective solutions. Because of Ian's engaging personality he excels when delivering Lean training workshops or providing the "hands-on" guidance to teams/individuals who are being exposed to 5S, Kaizen, Route Cause Problem Solving, Kanban, etc. for the first time. Ian will be successful at whatever he turns his hand to, always willing to take on the challenges of any assignment however difficult and never afraid to make tough decisions. Ian's drive, energy, professionalism and ability to influence will always be an asset to any business.
Brian Edwards
Ian is a solid performer. He analyses the problem, develops options and can be relied upon to deliver the most appropriate, cost effective solution in the required timescale. Ian is also a strong networker through which he can tap on a wealth of experience to underpin his option selection and project delivery.
Experience
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Stainless Metalcraft
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United Kingdom
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Director of Operations
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2021
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Graham Engineering Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Apr 2011 - Feb 2016
Having moved back into the Nuclear Industry I have now taken up position as MD for Graham Engineering Ltd. a major supplier to the Nuclear and Aerospace industry. Grahams supply 100% of all high integrity stainless steel containers into Sellafield and other UK Nuclear Sites. Our curret strategic plan is to grow the business by implementing Lean practices and operational excellence..............watch this spaces Having moved back into the Nuclear Industry I have now taken up position as MD for Graham Engineering Ltd. a major supplier to the Nuclear and Aerospace industry. Grahams supply 100% of all high integrity stainless steel containers into Sellafield and other UK Nuclear Sites. Our curret strategic plan is to grow the business by implementing Lean practices and operational excellence..............watch this spaces
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Director
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Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
Having left Greif I set up a limited company to enable me to provide consultancy services to the Nuclear Industry with respect to Manufacturing of in-house designed production components - specifically Nuclear waste containers. This entailed manufacture prototyping, manufacture and destructive testing. Long term volume manufacture aspirations were included in the design to enable mass production at the cheapest cost................ Having left Greif I set up a limited company to enable me to provide consultancy services to the Nuclear Industry with respect to Manufacturing of in-house designed production components - specifically Nuclear waste containers. This entailed manufacture prototyping, manufacture and destructive testing. Long term volume manufacture aspirations were included in the design to enable mass production at the cheapest cost................
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Greif
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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UK Operational Excellence Manager
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2006 - 2008
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Factory Manager
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2003 - 2006
Servicing the printing industry with water decal paper for the pottery industry. Closed the factory in the UK and relocated it to Ansan in S Korea. Servicing the printing industry with water decal paper for the pottery industry. Closed the factory in the UK and relocated it to Ansan in S Korea.
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Production Manager
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1998 - 2003
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BNFL
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Plant Engineer
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1989 - 1998
Commissioning and Operational Engineer at the Sellafield Nuclear Facility in Cumbria. Worked on the THORP and SMP facilities during active operations Commissioning and Operational Engineer at the Sellafield Nuclear Facility in Cumbria. Worked on the THORP and SMP facilities during active operations
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Area Plant Engineer
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1989 - 1998
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Education
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1985 - 1989
Newcastle University
BEng Hons, Mechanical Engineering
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