Experience

Platform Interior Solutions Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager PLATFORM INTERIOR SOLUTIONS

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom



Benchmark Animal Health

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations and Equipment Superintendent

  • Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Warehouse Superintendent

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • Tasked to review all existing warehousing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), identify any gaps, recommend any QHSE and process improvements, and to produce up-to-date procedures for inclusion into the Benchmark Health integrated Management System. • Support all CleanTreat® System vessel mobilisations within the Port of Leith.



TechnipFMC

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leith Base & Equipment Superintendent

  • May 2014 - Nov 2020

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom • Responsible for managing TechnipFMC’s Leith Base; which included planning, prioritising and managing of all necessary repairs and scheduled maintenance requirements for the Base and its stored sub-sea spread equipment; such as Trenching Ploughs; 900T Carousel; PAWS Welding Habitat and Impact Hammer. • Procurement: Producing the relevant support documentation; along with the handling of any associated technical queries and quotations. • Verifying quality of performed work and ensuring… Show more • Responsible for managing TechnipFMC’s Leith Base; which included planning, prioritising and managing of all necessary repairs and scheduled maintenance requirements for the Base and its stored sub-sea spread equipment; such as Trenching Ploughs; 900T Carousel; PAWS Welding Habitat and Impact Hammer. • Procurement: Producing the relevant support documentation; along with the handling of any associated technical queries and quotations. • Verifying quality of performed work and ensuring equipment is allocated to project fit for purpose and requirements. • Reviewing of competence level and training requirements of direct reports and all workshop personnel, ensuring that all necessary skills are retained within the team to support project requirements. • Leading by example and promoting correct QHSES behaviours and taking action and reporting upon health, safety, security and environmental matters. • Guaranteeing all works undertaken are executed and controlled such that demonstrable levels of assurance are encompassed using methods such as conducting reviews on documentation design and QA and QC inspection reports. • Ensuring equipment project lifecycle is controlled regarding in all stages from request, mobilisation, utilisation, de- mobilisation, preservation and storage of equipment. Key Projects & Achievements • Effectively met all off-shore project equipment readiness requirements and when necessary unexpected quick turnaround repairs from damaged sustained during operational use. • Conducted multi-project deliveries on time and within budget; such as, Facility reduction works and an extension to the Base’s large storage tent. • Yearly budgets for x4 cost centres correctly planned, with no overspends at year end. • Produced leaner, more efficient measures on the planned maintenance system to capture all Mobilisations requirements without jeopardising the equipment’s condition. Show less



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outbound Operations Shipping Area Manager

  • Dec 2012 - May 2014

  EDI4 - Dunfermline • Responsible for the shipping and logistical collection planning of up to 1.5M customer shipments through peak week within a Fulfilment Centre located within Dunfermline, Fife. Accountable for leading a team of up to x 60 Associates within a highly charged, daily mission-critical environment; with key performance measures being Safety, Quality, Customer Experience and Performance. • Developed and promoting a culture of safety through the development of my team; the processes and the… Show more • Responsible for the shipping and logistical collection planning of up to 1.5M customer shipments through peak week within a Fulfilment Centre located within Dunfermline, Fife. Accountable for leading a team of up to x 60 Associates within a highly charged, daily mission-critical environment; with key performance measures being Safety, Quality, Customer Experience and Performance. • Developed and promoting a culture of safety through the development of my team; the processes and the systems such as Area Readiness, Lean-5S and Training. • Improving quality and eliminating errors through engagement and relationship building with Associates; as well as introducing business process improvements. • Ensured high focus on hourly and daily performance; associate education; Kaizens and Standard Work initiatives. • Continually set clear expectations and driving high individual and team performance in the successfully building and developing of four Shipping Dock Teams in conjunction with the mentoring and coaching of Team Leads and Managers. • Ensuring people management and HR administration tasks are dealt within the required timescales in accordance with Amazon's policies and procedures. Key Projects & Achievements • Stabilised the Shipping Dock by establishing new sorting, shipping and collection processes to achieve over 1.5M customer orders through peak week.

• Outbound Pick Area Manager​

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  EDI4 - Dunfermline • Assigned as the Subject Matter Expert role for Amazon processes. • Travelled to the USA to develop my knowledge base prior to successfully project managing the introduction of two new processes. • Effectively directing my Team through a number of challenges, such as an aggressive build-out; as well as the late implementation of x 5 Team-Leaders during the [2012] peak period, who all required coaching and support for their role on managing the processes; along with the management of in… Show more • Assigned as the Subject Matter Expert role for Amazon processes. • Travelled to the USA to develop my knowledge base prior to successfully project managing the introduction of two new processes. • Effectively directing my Team through a number of challenges, such as an aggressive build-out; as well as the late implementation of x 5 Team-Leaders during the [2012] peak period, who all required coaching and support for their role on managing the processes; along with the management of in excess of x 200 Associates. • A pivotal member of the operation across all shifts in preparation for the launch of a new packing process; which as a result of the training conducted ensured my team were prepared and organised for the successful peak period. Key Projects & Achievements • Following successful launch of order packing process I was identified by my peers to manage the Shipping Dock in order to stabilise the operation and the team following a period of safety concerns. • Managed one of the first fulfilment centre Kaizen events which resulted in £64K saving.

• Outbound Area Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  EDI4 - Dunfermline • Employed prior to the launch of a new Amazon Facility and tasked by the Site Manager to quickly take ownership of the Outbound processes. • Delivering process measures in controlling flow of units and introducing general Lean-5s layouts. • Responsible for preparing three Team Leads and associates on the understanding of their roles, responsibilities and requirements on the delivery of the 2011 peak period. Key Projects & Achievements • Quickly established an effective team and… Show more • Employed prior to the launch of a new Amazon Facility and tasked by the Site Manager to quickly take ownership of the Outbound processes. • Delivering process measures in controlling flow of units and introducing general Lean-5s layouts. • Responsible for preparing three Team Leads and associates on the understanding of their roles, responsibilities and requirements on the delivery of the 2011 peak period. Key Projects & Achievements • Quickly established an effective team and process measures within a newly built fulfilment centre.



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Royal Navy Engineer

  • May 1987 - Aug 2011

  Relevant Earlier Career: • 2008 to 2011: Royal Navy – Naval Command Engineering Representative • 2006 to 2008: Royal Navy – Engineering Department Manpower Manager • 2004 to 2006: Royal Navy – Joint Force Harrier (JFH) Community Manpower Manager • 2002 to 2004: Royal Navy – Engineering Technical Assistant • 2000 to 2002: Royal Navy – Aviation Equipment Supply Manager • 1987 to 2002: Royal Navy – Aircraft Engineer & Mechanical Trade Supervisor Main Key Projects &… Show more Relevant Earlier Career: • 2008 to 2011: Royal Navy – Naval Command Engineering Representative • 2006 to 2008: Royal Navy – Engineering Department Manpower Manager • 2004 to 2006: Royal Navy – Joint Force Harrier (JFH) Community Manpower Manager • 2002 to 2004: Royal Navy – Engineering Technical Assistant • 2000 to 2002: Royal Navy – Aviation Equipment Supply Manager • 1987 to 2002: Royal Navy – Aircraft Engineer & Mechanical Trade Supervisor Main Key Projects & Achievements • Established a professional reputation and key role in delivering a high standard of aviation facilities for x24 vessels for acceptance back into operational service for embark aircraft. In support, produced a number of different procedures; which resulted in a more efficient working partnership and inspection process reduction time of 50%. • Employed from inception to oversee the migration, management and development of over x500 allocated RN personnel, during what became a successful joint venture with the RAF. • Tasked to develop a new role to control the co-ordination and monitoring of engineering technical projects within a large Naval Air Station. Show less