Experience

ABM

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  ABM is a privately owned manufacturer of Stainless Steel and Aluminium Exterior Trim components. Quality Craftsmanship for today and the Future. Manufacturing & Process capability for Exterior Brightware Trim Panels, including Painting and Assembly. Proud suppliers to OEM's and Tier 1's. Development of Composite materials is underway at ABM to support our Diversification strategy and enter new markets with new product lines such as Wheel Arch Liners , Seat Backs , Trunk Trim and other similar commodities . Our website will relaunch in December and incorporate the latest news. • Pressings for Exterior BIW and Trim Panels • Brightware Exterior Trim and Tread Plates • Robot and Manual Linishing, Polishing • Stretch and Roll Bending with Craftsmanship • CMM and Scanning Inspection Facilities • In House Tool Room - Manufacture, CNC Machining, Jigs & Fixtures • In House Paint Facilities • Facility of 180,000 ft² / 16722 M² Show less



RLC

• UK & Europe

• Business Development Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2020

  • I Worked with several UK and European based organisations. Developed Business Opportunities for Engineering Services and Interior Trim manufacturing with the OEM’s and Tier 1 & 2 Suppliers. • Arranged and led Technology Events for Customer and Supplier presentations for Cross Functional OEM Teams. • Supported Recruitment activities. • I Worked with several UK and European based organisations. Developed Business Opportunities for Engineering Services and Interior Trim manufacturing with the OEM’s and Tier 1 & 2 Suppliers. • Arranged and led Technology Events for Customer and Supplier presentations for Cross Functional OEM Teams. • Supported Recruitment activities.



Magna International

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Engineering Manager

  • May 2007 - Jun 2014

  • Reported to General Managers and Divisional US/Europe VP’s. Responsible for Programme and Engineering Teams and developed Customer interface reviews at a senior/working level. • Led Product Design Teams in UK coordinating with German Group Engineering HQ• Supported Development of Tier 2 Suppliers for key programmes• Led and supported Group Technology reviews and employee development. Had a great team around me and had the pleasure to see younger team members mature and take on considerable responsibilities. Teams work well. • Recruited and Managing resources for major programmes – Cockpit, Console & Door Modules. Pillar Trims, Instrument and Door Panels • Developed Business Opportunities providing added value and increased content: Leather covered Interiors for BMW Mini and a lightweight Aircraft Seat• Developed and delivered RC Mini’s for 2012 Olympics with BMW and DQ • Established VE/VA and Customer Warranty Teams. Show less

• General Manager

  • Feb 2006 - May 2007

  • Reporting to the UK President. Responsible for the launch of the BMW Mini R56 Interior’s at 2 UK Manufacturing sites. An extremely tough environment ! • Mould and Assembly Plants restructured. 24/7 management to deliver the launch with no line stoppages and Turn-Around the Business. Needed to build a new team. • Restructured the Management team: Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, QA and Engineering while working closely with HR and Group HQ from Graz Austria.• Led Daily Internal departmental reviews and established improvement deliverables with timelines to satisfy Customer with twice Daily start up reviews. Strong partnership across the 3 Shifts ( thank you all employees and BMW Management) . Installation of a Customer Focus area out on the shop floor. Over 5000 Interior Systems each week JIT - Amazing team. • Negotiated and supported the introduction of a fully automated Random-Access Stores for finished Cockpit Modules and EOL Checking Software and surveillance systems • Managed the layout and Assembly Improvements to support the ILVS requirements• Managed and led senior Customer reviews on site and at the Customer • Led the transfer of Design Resources from Central resources to support the Manufacturing Operational Improvements and Engineering changes Show less

• Management Consultant

  • Nov 2005 - Feb 2006

  • Reporting to the UK President. Responsible for Management review and restructuring with recommendations for Improvement plans• Reviewed Manufacturing Capacity and Production Planning• Supported the appointment of a new General Manager and Senior Team



Guildford Textiles

• Alfreton, England, United Kingdom

• General Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Nov 2005

  • Reporting to the US Vice President Operations. Responsible for Management review and restructuring with recommendations for Improvement plans • Reviewed Manufacturing Capacity and Production Planning • Supported the appointment of a new Senior Team • Reporting to the US Vice President Operations. Responsible for Management review and restructuring with recommendations for Improvement plans • Reviewed Manufacturing Capacity and Production Planning • Supported the appointment of a new Senior Team



Collins & Aikman

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations UK & Sweden

  • May 2001 - Jul 2005

  • Reporting to the European President. Responsible for 5 Manufacturing sites in the UK and Sweden. Establishing ‘Turnaround’ activities in 2 locations with significant Restructuring and Launch deliverables. • Responsible for restructuring 1 UK plant with new a Mgt team while rebuilding Customer, Employee and Supplier confidence. Manufacturing Improvements, Financial control, Closed Loop Internal and External Quality problems overcome to re-establish profitable Business unit at the UK Redditch facility. This was a ‘Pre Textron’ acquisition Facility, Collins & Aikman – Ex Kigass Business unit ironically . Brought in a great team to rebuild the business which was a complete 'basket case'. • Supported UK Mgt team involved with the change in Manufacturing Technology to enable a Customer Launch at the UK Elmdon Facility. Decommissioning Manufacturing lines, installing new Injection Moulding Equipment, obtaining Government Grants and leading negotiations with Suppliers and Customers. Another great team delivered this achievement. • Managed P & L reporting with Improvement activities updates to European and US Senior Management • The Business was driven to Chapter 11 by David Stockman and acquired by another Trump advisor, Wilbur Ross as IAC Group. Show less



Textron

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President Operations - Europe

  • Sep 1999 - May 2001

  • Reporting to the European President. Responsible for Manufacturing Facilities in UK, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic and Belgium. Management and Site reviews to support group KPI's. • Customer and key supplier reviews. Conducting Town Hall reviews at the manufacturing locations. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Customer Focus Reviews and Group Performance Monitoring tools. • Restructured the Management and Engineering teams in Czech Republic for a greenfield site in Hodonin to manufacture the Porsche Cayenne Cockpit and Console Assemblies. • Collins & Aikman acquired Textron Automotive, oh dear…… Show less



Textron Automotive

• Elmdon Industrial Estate, Birmingham. England

• Vice President Operations UK

  • Aug 1998 - Sep 1999

  • Reporting to the European President. Responsible for the 2 UK Manufacturing sites ( Stourport & Elmdon) achieving the P&L targets. • Management Team development in accordance with Textron Automotive Global Standards and Procedures. • Responsible for senior Customer Supplier performance reviews. Achieving ‘Best In Class’ and Q1 Supplier status with JLR. Leading Employee Town Hall reviews and driving Lean Manufacturing workshops. • Reporting to the European President. Responsible for the 2 UK Manufacturing sites ( Stourport & Elmdon) achieving the P&L targets. • Management Team development in accordance with Textron Automotive Global Standards and Procedures. • Responsible for senior Customer Supplier performance reviews. Achieving ‘Best In Class’ and Q1 Supplier status with JLR. Leading Employee Town Hall reviews and driving Lean Manufacturing workshops.



Midland Industrial Plastics - Automotive Trade Moulder

• Stourport-on-Severn, England, United Kingdom

• Sales & Marketing Director

  • Jan 1987 - Aug 1998

  • Progressed from Technical Sales Engineer through to Sales and Marketing Director. • Expanding business opportunities with current Customer base. Established new Customers in Automotive and Non-Automotive sectors. Vaccum Formed, Compression Moulded SMC, Felt & Woodstock, S Rim and R RIM Polyurethanes. • Responsible for Major contracts at Jaguar, Honda, Toyota, Land Rover, ELC, DAF Trucks, Ford New Holland, Rover Cars, LDV, Case Tractors, Leyland Trucks and Aston Martin • Project managed and coordinated Sales activities with Engineering and Manufacturing teams. • Introduced JV and Partnership opportunities with several Companies; Takehiro in Japan , Saturno in Italy, Mollerwerke in Germany, EuroStyle in France (which became MollerTech in the UK) and Manchester Plastics from the USA. • Textron Automotive acquired MIP. Show less



Morning Plastics . Injection Mouldings

• Redhill, England, United Kingdom

• Technical Sales Engineer

  • Nov 1985 - Dec 1986

  • Developed new Business and Customers • Automotive - Jaguar Land Rover. • Non-Automotive – Sanyo Industries, Klix-4-Square, Martel. • Developed new Business and Customers • Automotive - Jaguar Land Rover. • Non-Automotive – Sanyo Industries, Klix-4-Square, Martel.



• Abex Plastics - Injection Moulding & Assembly Division of Kigass Engineering Group

• Warwick, England, United Kingdom

• Production Manager

  • Nov 1981 - Nov 1985

  • Progressed from Store-man to Production Manager reporting to the Managing Director • Management of Production Teams, Inventory and Quality Mgt • Co-Ordination of Customer Internal and External Schedules and deliveries • Developed Non-Automotive work. • Supported Development Trails for new contracts and Customer Visits • Developed Weekend Shift and Continental Shift working • Planned Layout and Plant move from Leamington Spa to Warwick • Progressed from Store-man to Production Manager reporting to the Managing Director • Management of Production Teams, Inventory and Quality Mgt • Co-Ordination of Customer Internal and External Schedules and deliveries • Developed Non-Automotive work. • Supported Development Trails for new contracts and Customer Visits • Developed Weekend Shift and Continental Shift working • Planned Layout and Plant move from Leamington Spa to Warwick



JLR

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Toolmaker

  • Sep 1977 - Aug 1981

  Served an Apprenticeship at Triumph Cars in Coventry Played Drums in spare time Moved to Jaguar when I qualified as Toolmaker Served an Apprenticeship at Triumph Cars in Coventry Played Drums in spare time Moved to Jaguar when I qualified as Toolmaker