Nick Corson
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Kester Vaughan
I recommend Nick for Project management, a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
Chris Cummins
Nick Corson is an exceptional leader with strong analytical skills that are complemented by his exceptional lean leadership skills on the factory floor to drive true change in an operational environment. Nick is a practioner of Six Sigma and Lean to drive real results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity at our Cheltenham operations while also assisting our operations in Sheffield and Nuneaton. Under a corporate need to rationalize footprint and consolidate our worldwide operations - Nick took on the task of winding down and closing our Cheltenham operations in 2014 which was done exceptionally well given the circumstances. He is strong operations leader and I enjoyed our relationship and would work with him again without question.
Kester Vaughan
I recommend Nick for Project management, a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
Chris Cummins
Nick Corson is an exceptional leader with strong analytical skills that are complemented by his exceptional lean leadership skills on the factory floor to drive true change in an operational environment. Nick is a practioner of Six Sigma and Lean to drive real results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity at our Cheltenham operations while also assisting our operations in Sheffield and Nuneaton. Under a corporate need to rationalize footprint and consolidate our worldwide operations - Nick took on the task of winding down and closing our Cheltenham operations in 2014 which was done exceptionally well given the circumstances. He is strong operations leader and I enjoyed our relationship and would work with him again without question.
Kester Vaughan
I recommend Nick for Project management, a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
Chris Cummins
Nick Corson is an exceptional leader with strong analytical skills that are complemented by his exceptional lean leadership skills on the factory floor to drive true change in an operational environment. Nick is a practioner of Six Sigma and Lean to drive real results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity at our Cheltenham operations while also assisting our operations in Sheffield and Nuneaton. Under a corporate need to rationalize footprint and consolidate our worldwide operations - Nick took on the task of winding down and closing our Cheltenham operations in 2014 which was done exceptionally well given the circumstances. He is strong operations leader and I enjoyed our relationship and would work with him again without question.
Kester Vaughan
I recommend Nick for Project management, a strong leader with excellent communication skills.
Chris Cummins
Nick Corson is an exceptional leader with strong analytical skills that are complemented by his exceptional lean leadership skills on the factory floor to drive true change in an operational environment. Nick is a practioner of Six Sigma and Lean to drive real results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity at our Cheltenham operations while also assisting our operations in Sheffield and Nuneaton. Under a corporate need to rationalize footprint and consolidate our worldwide operations - Nick took on the task of winding down and closing our Cheltenham operations in 2014 which was done exceptionally well given the circumstances. He is strong operations leader and I enjoyed our relationship and would work with him again without question.
Experience
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Colt Precision Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2015 - Present
Colt Precision offers a responsive and personable precision engineering service to businesses from a wide range of different industries including medical instrumentation, aerospace components, defence engineering, mining and general engineering. From basic parts to far more complex bespoke pieces and prototypes, we can support your business on many levels. Production, design, project management and bespoke assembly skills enable us to add significant value as a creative and flexible partner, working to your deadlines and requirements. Our production capabilities include CNC machining, welding & grinding and bespoke finishing. Accredited to ISO9001: 2008 and currently working towards accreditation to BS en ISO 13485: 2009, we can offer First Article Inspection reports and impressive OTIF credentials (On Time In Full). Located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire (UK) and using precision machining expertise that spans back to 1979, this is a forward-thinking engineering company that puts customers first.
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Director and founder
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Jun 2011 - Present
Offering freelance project management support across a broad range of diciplines; including business development, operations management, quality systems development, new product development, process and supplier capability improvement and industrial relations management Offering freelance project management support across a broad range of diciplines; including business development, operations management, quality systems development, new product development, process and supplier capability improvement and industrial relations management
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John Brash & Co
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United Kingdom
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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Technical Director
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
I successfully led the company’s bid to become one of only 16 recognised timber suppliers to "London 2012". I then re-engineered key aspects of the company's product portfolio to meet the unique specification requirements of the "Olympic Delivery Authority" allowing the company to capitalise on the business opportunity.I devised, developed and implemented throughout the company a radical flexible working contract that allowed the company to flex capacity in order to accommodate large fluctuations in demand without resorting to temporary labour and without using excessive premium paid time.
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General Motors Manufacturing
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Poland
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business regeneration manager
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May 2004 - Dec 2006
Tasked with developing and implementing a regeneration strategy to allow survival of the stamping operations of a GM manufacturing plant. Successfully accomplished. Tasked with developing and implementing a regeneration strategy to allow survival of the stamping operations of a GM manufacturing plant. Successfully accomplished.
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"Astra" Platform Manufacturing Liaison Manager
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Apr 2001 - May 2004
Co located internationally, with responsibilities for managing liaison between three european car factories and the central product development function in Rüsselsheim, Germany throughout the vehicle development and launch phase. Co located internationally, with responsibilities for managing liaison between three european car factories and the central product development function in Rüsselsheim, Germany throughout the vehicle development and launch phase.
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General Motors
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Mar 1999 - Sep 2001
Engineering executive with responsibilities for manufacturing engineering for body pressings, paint shop and vehicle final assembly in a GM car plant
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Various assignments
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May 1994 - Mar 1999
Head hunted by GM as part of an initiative to accelerate "Lean thinking" implementation. Multiple assignments in General Motors Manufacturing predominantly in operations, technical, supply chain and engineering management functions.
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Engineer
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Jul 1988 - May 1994
Engineer (Press Shop)Engineer (New model introduction) Engineer (Press Shop)Engineer (New model introduction)
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Education
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1986 - 1990
Newcastle University
B.Eng (Hons) 1st Class, Mechanical Engineering -
1978 - 1985
Boston Spa School
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C Eng. M I Mech E
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