I have Known Steve Hoey for 5 years, since joining Tarmac in 2015. Steve carried out extensive training across my packing plant and rail teams in around the CI Fundamentals and also worked on the Radiation Protection systems operating at Dunbar Cement Plant. The work Steve did allowed myself and the teams to prioritise our work flows and C.I. initiatives, and helped us reflect both on where we had come from and where we wanted to be across all elements of our operation. Having used the 5-S methodology previously, Steve was able to add some formal training and structure to the Dunbar packing team. I specifically liked the introduction of T-Maps to help define 12 month strategy and use of Smartsheet as the action planner to help track and achieve the desired goals through regular reviews. I insisted that Steve carried out the reviews as it helped keep us honest as to our progress. Steve introduced the iAuditor for data collection, pictures, analysis, etc (i.e. moving from paper based systems to technological cloud based system). Again, in conjunction with Steve, we expanded and developed this concept and it is now very much the system of choice used across several business functions. Being a fan of process mapping, I used to Steve to build maps of both the packed and bulk process streams, but perhaps the most significant benefit was in the management of radiation sources. The document allowed us to clarify a very complicated and document driven process. I found Steve to be very positive and always willing to help - he was able to step back from the day to day world we become engrossed in and make practical suggestions or observations which challenged or at least gave us food for thought. Steve also has a great taste in music!!!

I first met Steve when I joined Tarmac in August 2016, he was presenting and promoting 5S activities at Tarmac’s Aberthaw site. I was immediately struck by the level of enthusiasm Steve displayed allied to the positive engagement he brought to the training session. All present took part in a fully interactive training session. We within the filling and loading department at Aberthaw began a structured and disciplined journey of continuous improvement under Steve’s guidance. Firstly, setting out criteria to measure where we were and subsequently utilising T-Maps and smartsheets to ensure we kept on track ultimately moving towards our agreed goals. We adopted visual management techniques, creating an information centre at the entrance to our plant so both operators within the section and any visitors can see where we are and what we want to achieve. Within our display centre there’s KPI boards with a rolling twelve weeks of data covering throughput, reliability of the process and waste. This data measurement and display shows not only the progress being made by the team but is also stands as a testament to Steve’s commitment. We’ve fully embraced new technology, utilising camera recognition systems to aid product quality and information, IAuditor to ensure standards and routines are maintained and videos for operator training. We now have our own sharepoint site that incorporates everything within our section, including RA’s and SSoW. Steve has been fully supportive in all of the above, often introducing us to others who could support us in our journey. It is a pleasure working with Steve his commitment is second to none, he is always available to help both in a supportive and practical way never adverse to getting his hands dirty. Almost five years down the line the section has improved beyond compare, something I can state without any fear as we’ve the data history to fully support my claim thanks to the systematic way we monitor our activities. It is a great disappointment to my section and to me personally that Steve’s continuous improvement role was cut because of savings made necessary by Covid-19. I firmly believe that all forward-thinking companies need supporting people like Steve to maintain their position in the marketplace.

I have Known Steve Hoey for 5 years, since joining Tarmac in 2015. Steve carried out extensive training across my packing plant and rail teams in around the CI Fundamentals and also worked on the Radiation Protection systems operating at Dunbar Cement Plant. The work Steve did allowed myself and the teams to prioritise our work flows and C.I. initiatives, and helped us reflect both on where we had come from and where we wanted to be across all elements of our operation. Having used the 5-S methodology previously, Steve was able to add some formal training and structure to the Dunbar packing team. I specifically liked the introduction of T-Maps to help define 12 month strategy and use of Smartsheet as the action planner to help track and achieve the desired goals through regular reviews. I insisted that Steve carried out the reviews as it helped keep us honest as to our progress. Steve introduced the iAuditor for data collection, pictures, analysis, etc (i.e. moving from paper based systems to technological cloud based system). Again, in conjunction with Steve, we expanded and developed this concept and it is now very much the system of choice used across several business functions. Being a fan of process mapping, I used to Steve to build maps of both the packed and bulk process streams, but perhaps the most significant benefit was in the management of radiation sources. The document allowed us to clarify a very complicated and document driven process. I found Steve to be very positive and always willing to help - he was able to step back from the day to day world we become engrossed in and make practical suggestions or observations which challenged or at least gave us food for thought. Steve also has a great taste in music!!!

I first met Steve when I joined Tarmac in August 2016, he was presenting and promoting 5S activities at Tarmac’s Aberthaw site. I was immediately struck by the level of enthusiasm Steve displayed allied to the positive engagement he brought to the training session. All present took part in a fully interactive training session. We within the filling and loading department at Aberthaw began a structured and disciplined journey of continuous improvement under Steve’s guidance. Firstly, setting out criteria to measure where we were and subsequently utilising T-Maps and smartsheets to ensure we kept on track ultimately moving towards our agreed goals. We adopted visual management techniques, creating an information centre at the entrance to our plant so both operators within the section and any visitors can see where we are and what we want to achieve. Within our display centre there’s KPI boards with a rolling twelve weeks of data covering throughput, reliability of the process and waste. This data measurement and display shows not only the progress being made by the team but is also stands as a testament to Steve’s commitment. We’ve fully embraced new technology, utilising camera recognition systems to aid product quality and information, IAuditor to ensure standards and routines are maintained and videos for operator training. We now have our own sharepoint site that incorporates everything within our section, including RA’s and SSoW. Steve has been fully supportive in all of the above, often introducing us to others who could support us in our journey. It is a pleasure working with Steve his commitment is second to none, he is always available to help both in a supportive and practical way never adverse to getting his hands dirty. Almost five years down the line the section has improved beyond compare, something I can state without any fear as we’ve the data history to fully support my claim thanks to the systematic way we monitor our activities. It is a great disappointment to my section and to me personally that Steve’s continuous improvement role was cut because of savings made necessary by Covid-19. I firmly believe that all forward-thinking companies need supporting people like Steve to maintain their position in the marketplace.

I have Known Steve Hoey for 5 years, since joining Tarmac in 2015. Steve carried out extensive training across my packing plant and rail teams in around the CI Fundamentals and also worked on the Radiation Protection systems operating at Dunbar Cement Plant. The work Steve did allowed myself and the teams to prioritise our work flows and C.I. initiatives, and helped us reflect both on where we had come from and where we wanted to be across all elements of our operation. Having used the 5-S methodology previously, Steve was able to add some formal training and structure to the Dunbar packing team. I specifically liked the introduction of T-Maps to help define 12 month strategy and use of Smartsheet as the action planner to help track and achieve the desired goals through regular reviews. I insisted that Steve carried out the reviews as it helped keep us honest as to our progress. Steve introduced the iAuditor for data collection, pictures, analysis, etc (i.e. moving from paper based systems to technological cloud based system). Again, in conjunction with Steve, we expanded and developed this concept and it is now very much the system of choice used across several business functions. Being a fan of process mapping, I used to Steve to build maps of both the packed and bulk process streams, but perhaps the most significant benefit was in the management of radiation sources. The document allowed us to clarify a very complicated and document driven process. I found Steve to be very positive and always willing to help - he was able to step back from the day to day world we become engrossed in and make practical suggestions or observations which challenged or at least gave us food for thought. Steve also has a great taste in music!!!

I first met Steve when I joined Tarmac in August 2016, he was presenting and promoting 5S activities at Tarmac’s Aberthaw site. I was immediately struck by the level of enthusiasm Steve displayed allied to the positive engagement he brought to the training session. All present took part in a fully interactive training session. We within the filling and loading department at Aberthaw began a structured and disciplined journey of continuous improvement under Steve’s guidance. Firstly, setting out criteria to measure where we were and subsequently utilising T-Maps and smartsheets to ensure we kept on track ultimately moving towards our agreed goals. We adopted visual management techniques, creating an information centre at the entrance to our plant so both operators within the section and any visitors can see where we are and what we want to achieve. Within our display centre there’s KPI boards with a rolling twelve weeks of data covering throughput, reliability of the process and waste. This data measurement and display shows not only the progress being made by the team but is also stands as a testament to Steve’s commitment. We’ve fully embraced new technology, utilising camera recognition systems to aid product quality and information, IAuditor to ensure standards and routines are maintained and videos for operator training. We now have our own sharepoint site that incorporates everything within our section, including RA’s and SSoW. Steve has been fully supportive in all of the above, often introducing us to others who could support us in our journey. It is a pleasure working with Steve his commitment is second to none, he is always available to help both in a supportive and practical way never adverse to getting his hands dirty. Almost five years down the line the section has improved beyond compare, something I can state without any fear as we’ve the data history to fully support my claim thanks to the systematic way we monitor our activities. It is a great disappointment to my section and to me personally that Steve’s continuous improvement role was cut because of savings made necessary by Covid-19. I firmly believe that all forward-thinking companies need supporting people like Steve to maintain their position in the marketplace.