Viktor Akhter LtdDyehouse Shift Manager
Sep. 1995 - Oct. 1998Managed essential night shift operations for dyehouse staff, in line with company health and safety policies, disciplines and standard operating procedures whilst observing short lead times and demanding deadlines.
• Night Shift Supervisor with 7 reports, including career development and training
•Pass / Fail responsibility of colour schemes going into further processes such as knitting and weaving
Ownership of Health and Safety Auditing and training, including the STOP for Safety Process
Oversaw general maintenance programme, controlled fully automatic process, including robotic color / chemical dispensing system and computer controlled production scheduling Responsible for shift production planning Key achievements: • Project member on £7m plant equipment install to enable company production to increase to 100 tonnes p/wk • Implementation of the ‘Right First Time’ and ‘Just In Time’ procedures into work practices • Introduction of the 5-S Workplace Management system