Experience

Manufacturers Network Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Principle Practitioner

  • Jun 2023 - Present

Segen
• India
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Process Optimisation Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Jun 2023


Ogden Fulfilment Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Warehousing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Apr 2018 - Nov 2022

• • Apr 2018 - Nov 2022


Game Change Lean Six Sigma Training and Consulting
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018


Morrisons

• India
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt / Development Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2018

  The Logistics and Supply Development Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time across our network of depots and stores; supporting the operational business by driving continuous improvement and innovation across systems, ways of working and business processes. The Logistics and Supply Development Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time across our network of depots and stores; supporting the operational business by driving continuous improvement and innovation across systems, ways of working and business processes.



Hallmark Cards

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2011 - May 2014

  Seconded to a major Programme of Business Transformation and ERP Implementation to define and document existing processes and identify the key priority areas on which to focus process improvement activities. Delivered value stream mapping, Kaizen event planning, design and facilitation, systematic waste elimination and visual management. Went on to lead 7 major improvement projects spanning the supply chain from Creative and Business Planning, through Supply Planning, to Manufacturing and Distribution. Project Management Responsibilities also include: • Status reporting • Project Planning • Implementation Planning Responsible for the delivery of: Functional Design Specifications, Technical Blueprints, Testing & Training Plans and Go Live Support Plans. Show less



Hallmark Cards PLC

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • May 2003 - Mar 2011

  Having led a number of Technical Projects to implement new manufacturing technology at Hallmark, the challenge was to build this into a single team capable of delivering the required service as sole supplier to the UK print and manufacturing site. In order to provide this service, built a Pre-Production Department comprising of:• 6 direct reports, 65 indirect reports• Accountability within Print for: Reprographics, 3D Design, Sheet Planning, and Plate-making• Accountability within Engineering for: CNC engraving, milling, laser cutting and steel forming• Defined and agreed Service level Agreements with all internal customers as a baseline for Continuous Improvement• Developed robust KPIs and reporting procedures for all areas• Implemented Health & Safety and preventative maintenance procedures across the facility. Accountable for staffing, budget management, capital expenditure, work scheduling, resource planning and ensuring ‘right first time’ supply of all printing plates and tooling needed to complete the finished greeting card, gift wrap and packaging products.As a passionate people developer, utilised the Lominger methodology to produce personal development and career progression plans, coaching and mentoring staff throughout their development journey. Show less

• • Sep 1999 - May 2003

  The Technology Director defined projects to increase speed to market and reduce heavy reliance on 3rd party suppliers. In many cases there wasn’t precedent in the UK so was required to undertake initial research & development before partnering with external suppliers which required working in Europe, China, USA and Canada. A selection of key projects delivered:• Developed an inter-company web-based workflow to deliver a digital ‘job bag’ to world wide manufacturing partners; lead-time reduced from 1 week to 1 day• Designed an automatic system for building virtual 3D models of new products, reducing manufacturing queries from 20% to <1%• Internalised die production via CNC engraving; the first in Europe to use environmentally friendly CNC engraving (compared to chemical etching) for 100% of Die manufacture• Internalised Cutting Forme manufacture annual savings of £500k• Developed a unique method of re-purposing hand engraved dies, earning a US patent and a letter of commendation from the President of Hallmark Cards. Show less