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Improving Everything CommunityFounder
Jan. 2020Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
EatonMouldshop Manager
Nov. 2018 - Dec. 2024Worksop, United Kingdom
Lean Management ConsultantsOwner
May. 2018Sheffield, United Kingdom
MBA Polymers UK LimitedInterim Production Manager
Apr. 2017 - May. 2018WorksopI managed manufacturing processes and coordinated production workers, ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery KPIs are achieved.
• Champion implementation of lean management techniques, including daily performance management, visual control, and standardised working methods.
• Lead daily performance management, driving operational efficiency improvement and boosting internal quality “Right the First Time”.
Wirquin Ltd UKContinuous Improvement Manager
Apr. 2012 - Apr. 2017Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United KingdomI led and executed continuous process improvements to transform the business to a lean manufacturing methodology.
• Implemented Kanban processes to improve “on time in full delivery” from 82% to 98% and overall equipment effectiveness from 78% to 87% in two years.
• Carried out company-wide systems and operational review, reducing moulding scrap from 4% to less than 2%.
• Streamlined operations, integrating lean manufacturing techniques, including visual management, autonomous maintenance, and planned problem solving.
Toyoda Gosei UKProcess Introduction and Production Management
Oct. 2007 - Mar. 2012RotherhamI championed continuous process improvement and maintained quality standards (ISO9001/TS16949) for manufacturing processes.
• Recruited and developed employees, coordinating work flow and prioritizing and delegating tasks.
• Led implementation of standardised working and production control procedures, health and safety initiatives, planning and stock control, and KPIs. • Drove continuous process improvement, reducing production waste from 5% to less than 0.5% and increasing both machine and labour efficiency by more than 10%.
Cobb Slater LtdProduction and Change Management
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2007Darley DaleI managed a wide range of manufacturing responsibilities, including 50 staff spanning three shifts and continuous process improvements to procedures and working practices.
• Led continuous process improvements, designing, developing, and implementing planning, purchasing, and quality control systems using ISO9001 protocols.
• Slashed manufacturing costs by over 35%.
Flare Fluorescent ProductsManaging Director
Jan. 1986 - Jan. 1997Sheffield, United KingdomI built a manufacturing business, managing design, toolmaking, quality assurance, sales, marketing, and customer relations, maintaining sales growth in excess of 20% per annum.
Enterprise Moulding Developments LtdTool Setter / Moulding Machine Operator
Jan. 1981 - Jan. 1984London, United KingdomI was an injection moulding technician, responsible for setting up moulds, optimising moulding conditions, and operating machines.
Imperial Chemical Industries LtdResearch Assistant
Jan. 1979 - Jan. 1980Welwyn Garden City, Herts.I was responsible for laboratory scale polymerisations, materials testing, and analysis.
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