Adrian Smedley
Nuneaton,Warwickshire
Summary
Quality-focused professional with considerable experience in overseeing production processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Adept at leading teams and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality supervisor
FP McCann
Leicester, Leicestershire
06.2004 - 11.2025
- Trained staff on quality control measures for improved performance.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented corrective actions, reducing product defects significantly.
- Built robust systems that automatically detected defects, improving overall product reliability.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, improving communication and mutual understanding of quality requirements.
- Improved stock control systems by diligently conducting inventory audits.
- Optimised space utilisation in the yard by rearranging storage areas as needed.
- Monitored gauges and dials, ensuring optimal operation conditions.
- Provided training to new recruits, improving team competence.
- Prepared detailed shift reports, providing valuable insights into operations.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimise performance.
- Fostered team collaboration to meet quality objectives.
- Maintained QA programs.
- Analysed and improved manufacturing processes to cut costs.
- Directed work of labourers and specialist team members to produce quality results.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
Hand casting operative
FORTICRETE
Ibstock, Leicestershire
04.2000 - 06.2005
- Created custom moulds fulfilling unique customer requirements.
- Tested finished products for conformity with specifications.
- Worked closely with team members, fostering a strong collaborative environment.
- Followed detailed blueprints to achieve precise results.
- Followed production processes, completing jobs within desired timeframes.
goods coordinator
Canon
Leicester, Leicestershire
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries, maintaining product integrity during transit.
- Met strict delivery deadlines whilst handling a wide range of goods.
- Kept records accurately.
- Handled materials carefully to avoid damage or loss.
- Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
plant machine operative
Hepworth
Coalville, Leicestershire
09.1990 - 03.1995
- Achieved a clean work environment by regular cleaning of machines and workspace.
- Produced high-quality products with careful operation of heavy machinery.
- Trained new employees on machine operations, contributing towards team competence.
- Operated various types of machines for increased production rates.
- Improved efficiency by troubleshooting machine issues swiftly.
- Ensured safety by regularly inspecting and maintaining machinery.
- Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
- Performed quality inspections on finished products to verify adherence to customer specifications.
Conveyor belt mechanic
NCB
Desford, Leicestershire
06.1981 - 09.1990
- Maintained belts and rollers multiple tasks throughout shift .
- 1st aider health & safety trained
- face training until pit closed
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Education
GCSEs - maths, English, design ,woodwork ,sport, art
Desford college
Leicester 08.1979 - 05.1981
Skills
- Goods-In-Out processing
- Knowledge of barcoding systems wms/wcs/ opus scanning systems
- Product identification
- Warehouse management systems utilisation
- Quality control check
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse coordination
- Inventory audits
- Quality Control
- Order processing
- Forklift operation
- Health and safety
Affiliations
- football
- county darts
- county bowls
- gardening
Accomplishments
I have always been into sport and as a youngster I played county darts for Leicestershire played against some of the most professional darts players.
I took up flat green bowls and went on to win many county titles for Leicestershire
Certification
counter balance B1
Inhouse 12 ton counterbalance & PPT reach truck
Timeline
Quality supervisor
FP McCann
06.2004 - 11.2025
Hand casting operative
FORTICRETE
04.2000 - 06.2005
plant machine operative
Hepworth
09.1990 - 03.1995
Conveyor belt mechanic
NCB
06.1981 - 09.1990
GCSEs - maths, English, design ,woodwork ,sport, art
Desford college
08.1979 - 05.1981
goods coordinator
Canon