Mitch Hopkins
Site Operations and Compliance Manager at Axminster Tools & Machinery- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Level 3 - Principles In Leadership & Management
Chartered Management InstituteFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Prince2 Foundation
PeopleCertJul, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Level 3 Diploma in Business Improvement Techniques
EAL AwardsJun, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
BIT NVQ Level 2
EAL AwardsJun, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
NVQ 2 - Mechanical Assemblies
EAL AwardsJul, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Prince2 Practitioner
PeopleCertJul, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner CPD
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Experience
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Site Operations and Compliance Manager
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Nov 2019 - Present
To oversee the day-to-day running operations of Axminster Tool Centre HQ as well as the Company’s Retail Stores. From maintenance, waste, utilities, security & fire protection.Managing Health and Safety & Environmental across the business. Chair of the H&S and Environmental committees. Ensuring ongoing management systems are adhered to (ISO45001, ISO14001) and continually developing and improving our policies and procedures.Currently on a journey to understand Net Zero and how we can implement our own Net Zero action plan here at Axminster. Reviewing our emissions across all scopes and seeking solutions and new initiatives to achieve our goal of Net Zero.To ensure the Company remains compliant under the various RoHS, COSHH, WEEE, REACH, Packaging Waste Regulations, ISO and any other legislative matters that may oblige the group Companies to report upon. Show less
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Business Change Analyst
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2019
To carry out project requirement analysis, through to testing and delivery. Co-ordinate meetings, workshops, emails and all forms of communication. Work with Project Lead to deliver a timely and effective solution to business change requests.Have a good understanding of processes, systems, and procedures in key business areas, work to promote a culture of continued improvement in all areas of the business through Lean Techniques. Includes identifying areas in need for improvement, identify issues and implement changes. Show less
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Lean Processing Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Jul 2016
Project Coordinator for continuous improvement projects at Axminster Tools and Machinery. Coordination of a group of 15 individuals involved in business improvement throughout the company. Organising meetings, Developing and Managing projects.Mapping & Documentation of current operating proceduresApplication of continuous Business Improvement Techniques to sustain continuous improvement throughout operations at Axminster Tools and Machinery.Skills developed through NVQ level 2 Business Improvement Techniques through FEDDEN USP.In conjunction with ongoing projects I assist Operations Director in testing and development of the companies main operating software, day to day admin, and implementation of ideas and projects. I also cover the Innovation and Manufacturing resources coordinator through planning work to CNC machines and day to day running of the department. Show less
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Servicing Apprentice
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
Servicing Apprentice at Axminster Tools and Machinery Diagnosing faults and performing repairs to machines returned.General administration roles within the department.Spares assistant.Level 2 NVQ in Mechanical Assemblies obtained at Exeter College.
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General Apprentice
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
General Apprentice throughout Axminster Tools and Machinery.General warehousing PackingPickingSupport roles throughout.
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Education
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2003 - 2011
Axe Valley Community College
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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Project Management
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