CAREER HISTORY
2007 - Present
Night Shift Manager
This position involves many areas of responsibility to manage the smooth day to day running of a Steel Reinforcement Piling Company on the night shift.
I have the responsibility for the production output from customer drawings and bill of quantities. I helped increase production output by introducing hourly KPI targets to the shop floor and monitoring each process. Quality is a key part of the business and I am responsible to ensure this is adhered too.
The night shift consists of a team of 30 – 50 welders, Chargehands, Banksmen and Maintenance fitters. I am responsible for all levels of discipline introducing and implemented the time & attendance monitor system, recruitment of temporary and permanent staff is also my responsibility on shift. I drive & motivate team work on the shift.
Within in my role I train new Operators/Welders how to read and work to CAD drawings. Training is monitored by the Shift training matrix which is in place ensuring that all employees are trained and flexible to operate any process. All site Inductions and Health & Safety are my responsibility and I ensure all employees follow the procedures in place.
Driving lean thinking into the process is my key aim. I have introduced on the night shift daily team briefs at the start of each shift. I have improved communication between shifts by a communication handover book and board and ensuring that Chargehands communicate relevant information. On the night shift I have improved production flow 10 % by reducing the TAKT time for waiting on materials and product changeovers. 5S / 5C audits have been introduced. I have introduced and implemented these lean processes to all shifts.
2005 – 2007
Production Engineering Supervisor
Working alongside the Production Manager we were accountable to the Manufacturing Director and were responsible for the manufacture and production of walk in and electronic powered baths to the special needs sector.
I had the responsibility for the production and manufacture of the powered bath section & Warehouse. This encompassed a shift of 12 – 20 engineers, technicians and loaders. The performance and motivation of the teams I was accountable for.
Quality and Health & Safety was imperative and I ensured every employee adhered to them both. I introduced the KANBAN system that is place now for the stock rotation of Baths built and Materials.
I designed and implemented the work instructions Standard Operation Sheets to ensure that all the engineers and technicians work to a standard. I was very much hands on supervisor assisting technicians build the electronic powered baths.
2004 – 2005
Production Coordinator
I was the production coordinator for this major mobile repair & refurbishment Company.
To all of the OEM manufactures of mobile phones we worked at a JIT process ensuring that a unit was repaired and refurbished within 24 hours.
This was a 3 shift production process of 120 personnel reporting directly to me.
All recruitment and Disciplinary procedures for the site were my responsibility.
I was responsible that the planning and output for all shifts were at the required 4000 units per day. I reported directly to the Production Director and regularly presented to the Directors of the Company production output reports.
I was Project Manager for all new business that came into the facility and working alongside the Management team we ensured all relevant planning and labour was available to achieve the budget costs.
Health & Safety procedures and Risk assessments for all processes was my responsibility, I introduced the skill training matrix to all operators and implemented Quality Special Work Instructions and Standard Operation Sheets.
2001 – 2004
Production Team leader
Working rotating 3 shifts I was responsible for the production output for this 1st Tier automotive company who supplied to major OEM car manufacturers. Working in a team I had 30 – 40 staff who reported directly to me.
The production process was JIT and worked at a rate of 1 unit (powered steering column) every 32 seconds. This was monitored by OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) management system. I ensured essential maintenance was planned and carried out. (PPM)
I had the responsibility for Health & Safety and risk assessments in my production cell. I monitored, recorded Time & attendance and dealt with disciplinary matters.
I was OE (Operational Excellence) Champion implementing and training associates 5S, seven wastes and lean manufacturing, implementing 5S workshops within the production areas. I was a member of a 4 man Six-Sigma team this was to improve the productivity on the End of Line assembly process we achieved a saving of £200,000.00 in the six week project.
1991 – 2001
SPC Facilitator/Machine setter operator
I started with the Company as a Machine Tool Setter Operator. YUASA (LUCAS) Batteries was a 1st Tier supplier to all major OEM car and truck manufacturers and aftermarket sales. I started out as an Operator running band saws, press CNC machines and casting machines. I changed the press tooling dies and regularly maintained the machinery I eventually progressed to Statistical Process control Facilitator. This involved training Shift team leaders and operators how to use SPC to ensure the quality of the product met the customer specifications.
I was a member of the KAIZAN improvement teams introducing lean thinking into the process.
1986 – 1989
Trainee Electrician
I was trainee electrician to a team of 2 electricians working on residential & commercial installation projects.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Team Management
At different times during my management career I have been responsible for a team of Operators whether it be 12 or 120 people.
I have had to deal with all levels of discipline and administrative HR issues. I motivate and encourage team work within the work place. I can communicate to all levels from shop floor to senior Management.
Lean Manufacturing Techniques
From the start of my career I have always been a problem solver and have a can do attitude this has helped me to be involved in many improvement projects. I have had training in many Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, KAIZAN, 7 wastes, KANBAN and 5C’s.
I have introduced and implemented 5S workshops. Kaizan teams within the processes of many of the Companies I worked with. I have been tasked to lead teams of Six-sigma projects resulting increasing production output and making savings of access £200,000.00
Lean manufacturing is a good tool if incorporating everyone involved from shop floor to Management. I have lead teams in driving lean and have had a good success rate in improving production flow, reducing waste (material & time) and decreasing machine downtimes.
Health & Safety / Training
I have carried out Health & Safety audits and internal risk assessment checks, along with Training and working to customer satisfaction. I have designed and implemented training procedures and matrices to ensure work practices are at a standard.