Aleander Adkins
Leigh-on-Sea,Essex
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
Adams Joinery
Leigh, Surrey
10.2021 - Current
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
- Directed and motivated 25 production staff.
- Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery
- Developed and maintained clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
- Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
Team Leader
Adams Joinery
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
- Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
- Minimised response time to resolve orders on hold by liaising with other departments.
- Diagnosed and repaired process and machinery faults.
- Participated in safety and risk assessments and suggested hazard reduction strategies.
- Undertook regular performance reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Mentored and equipped employees with product knowledge to improve service delivery and sales.
CNC Programmer
Adams Joinery
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Identified process faults, errors and non-conformities, highlighting promptly to supervision.
- Detected machine malfunction and made corrections to alleviate out-of-specification product.
- Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment through consistent general housekeeping.
- Enabled smooth production processes, inspecting and maintaining machinery to ensure functionality.
- Identified and suggested process, method and tooling improvements.
- Read, interpreted and communicated technical information.
Apprentice Joiner
Adams Joinery
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Assisted carpenters with machine and tool maintenance operations to minimise malfunctions.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Liaised with suppliers to order and schedule accurate delivery of building materials.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics B, English Cx2, Science C, Geography D, DT A, French D
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea 09.2008 - 06.2010
NVQ Level 3 - Bench Joinery
Building Crafts College
London 09.2010 - 06.2013
NVQ Level 2 - CAD
South Essex College
Southend-on-Sea 02.2014 - 02.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Management
The Light Bulb
Basildon 09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
- Process improvements
- Production scheduling
- Continuous improvement processes
- Quality control standards
- Safety management
- Optimising production output
- Health and safety compliance
- Manufacturing improvement strategies
- Manufacturing leadership
- Strategic thinker
- Numerical controls understanding
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Production Manager
Adams Joinery
10.2021 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Management
The Light Bulb
09.2018 - 06.2020
Team Leader
Adams Joinery
02.2017 - 11.2021
CNC Programmer
Adams Joinery
06.2014 - 04.2017
NVQ Level 2 - CAD
South Essex College
02.2014 - 02.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Bench Joinery
Building Crafts College
09.2010 - 06.2013
Apprentice Joiner
Adams Joinery
06.2010 - 04.2014
GCSEs - Mathematics B, English Cx2, Science C, Geography D, DT A, French D
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
09.2008 - 06.2010
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