Experience

Yaplex Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present


SMW-Autoblok Telbrook Ltd

• Compliance Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2021

  Implementation and award of ISO 9001, H&S management over 3 sites CE marking compliance of high complexity equipment Qualified LOLER inspector and advisor PUWER Inspections Implementation and award of ISO 9001, H&S management over 3 sites CE marking compliance of high complexity equipment Qualified LOLER inspector and advisor PUWER Inspections



Roe Industries

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2016

  Founder and co- owner/manager of a precision machining and fabrication facility supplying components and sub-assemblies to the oil, food and work holding industries. In the first Eight years I grew turnover by 500% with commensurate profits. Full responsibility for Management Accounts Providing day to day leadership and management of the facility, including the mentoring and development of staff. Set and manage performance targets and clear deliverables for all direct reports. Establishing confident relationships and effective communication links with key external customers. Demonstrate financial control, delivering maximum effectiveness of people, plant, and equipment in a cost effective manner. Drive effective continuous improvement activity in all operational aspects of the facility, ensuring delivery is on-time, in budget, and to specification. Implement and benefit from the principles of lean manufacturing and 5S theory Define and implement business strategy Identify and justify capital investment requirements – specify plant, source funding, purchase and commission Planned and scheduled workflow, balancing manufacturing processes, tools, and human resources available – Turning, Milling, Fabrication, Assembly Liaise with staff to determine project performance and expedite operations that could delay or alter schedules. Establish, source and purchase all raw materials and outside processes for all contracts Maintain plant infrastructure for future viability and growth. Show less



Rustington Engineering Co. Ltd

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2005

  Defined and implemented company policy and changes to it. Generated growth in capacity, sales, skills, profits and shareholder returns. Directed, coached and motivated a team of administration and production staff to achieve timely, cost effective delivery of service and products. Controlled all aspects of manufacturing. Organised and matched production requirements against available capacity and skills. Delegated project objectives to line supervisors. Drove a lean manufacturing mind set and encouraged continuous improvement of processes and capacities Enforced compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Implemented and managed administration and Quality Systems. Reduced administrative staff by 50%. Increased productivity in CNC machining by 30 % Established open communication channels at all levels. Show less