Project Manager

• Dec 2022 - Present

Leading the Grant application programme for the South East New Energy Project. Offering up to 25% grant support for organisations in Essex, Kent and East Sussex that are looking to reduce their CO2 emissions and energy costs via low energy capital projects. PECT is an independent charity helping to protect and enhance the environment throughout Peterborough and beyond. Our vision is to create sustainable places. We deliver a range of green projects working with local people, communities, schools, businesses, local authorities and voluntary organisations.

Owner

• Feb 2007 - Present

Specialist Manufacturing Consultancy, including Lean Manufacturing training and implementation, Business process Improvement, Change Management, ISO9001 support and implementation, New Product Introduction, Design for Manufacture, Value Engineering. Specialist Manufacturing Consultancy, including Lean Manufacturing training and implementation, Business process Improvement, Change Management, ISO9001 support and implementation, New Product Introduction, Design for Manufacture, Value Engineering.

Interim Chief Executive Officer

• Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Short term contract to review all finances, project delivery and processes. Short term contract to review all finances, project delivery and processes.

Operations and Programmes Manager

• Sep 2017 - May 2022

Innovation Adviser, Innovate2Succeed, a fully-funded programme designed to support ambitious SMEs

• May 2016 - Apr 2018

Helping innovative SMEs to improve their innovation management via a fully funded mentoring programme. Innovate2Succeed is a fully-funded programme designed to support ambitious SMEs that recognise innovation plays an integral role in their growth plans. It offers up to 7 days tailored support from an Innovation Adviser and can assist your senior team to address important areas of innovation management. Supporting SMEs in Hertfordshire and Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough, the programme covers areas including: • Strategy • Management • Finance • Leadership • Performance • Marketing • Intellectual Property • Market Research The programme is jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Innovate UK. Delivered by Exemplas, part of the University of Hertfordshire, we are working with an emerging generation of innovative SME owners and managers to help them move from start up to sustainability. Over 500,000 SMEs have benefited from our visionary support”. https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovate2succeed?trk=biz-brand-tree-co-name

Manufacturing Advisor

• Jun 2012 - May 2016

Offering help, advice and Government funding to Manufacturing SMEs in the East of England. Free manufacturing review for all Manufacturing SMEs Up to 50% funding towards the cost of strategic consultancy support for Manufacturing companies looking to significantly grow their business. Delivering Quality Improvements, ISO 9001 support and Lean Manufacturing to Manufacturing SMEs. Offering help, advice and Government funding to Manufacturing SMEs in the East of England. Free manufacturing review for all Manufacturing SMEs Up to 50% funding towards the cost of strategic consultancy support for Manufacturing companies looking to significantly grow their business. Delivering Quality Improvements, ISO 9001 support and Lean Manufacturing to Manufacturing SMEs.

Manufacturing Specialist

• 2007 - Jun 2012

Providing manufacturing business analysis and advice through one day reviews across a very wide range of sectors including engineering, fabrication, chemical manufacture, printing, food and electronics. Also delivering bottom line business benefits through Lean interventions focussed on key areas. Providing manufacturing business analysis and advice through one day reviews across a very wide range of sectors including engineering, fabrication, chemical manufacture, printing, food and electronics. Also delivering bottom line business benefits through Lean interventions focussed on key areas.

ISO 9001 Specialist

• 2007 - May 2012

New Product Introduction and Design for Manufacture support, including Value Engineering. Lean Production process design and factory layout. Operations design and Management New Product Introduction and Design for Manufacture support, including Value Engineering. Lean Production process design and factory layout. Operations design and Management

Associate

• Mar 2011 - Apr 2012

Working with other specialists to improve HOW you do WHAT you do. Working with other specialists to improve HOW you do WHAT you do.

Trainer and Manufacturing specialist

• 2008 - Mar 2010

Delivering custom training courses and consultancy. Delivering custom training courses and consultancy.

Associate

• 2007 - 2010

Value Stream Leader

• Jun 2005 - Mar 2007

Operations Manager responsible for team of 40+ manufacturing complex, low volume electromechanical robotic assemblies for the broadcast industry. Implemented numerous process improvements including efficiency improvements of more than 20%. Operations Manager responsible for team of 40+ manufacturing complex, low volume electromechanical robotic assemblies for the broadcast industry. Implemented numerous process improvements including efficiency improvements of more than 20%.

Business Improvements Manager

• Jan 2000 - Jun 2005

Operations Business Improvements Manager, responsible for management of all Black belt and Lean Manufacturing projects and activities, including training. Generation and implementation of business improvements strategy. Business Excellence programs Operations Business Improvements Manager, responsible for management of all Black belt and Lean Manufacturing projects and activities, including training. Generation and implementation of business improvements strategy. Business Excellence programs