Andrew Milne
Westhill,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Dedicated office leader with extensive experience managing multiple assignments and driving operational efficiency. Key contributor to IFS pre-deployment team, overseeing Manufacturing, Logistics, and Material Control, including process mapping and training material development. Proven ability to support go-live initiatives and provide ongoing issue resolution, enhancing productivity and workflow. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a focus on optimizing team strengths and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Office Supervisor
Donaldson Timber Systems
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
03.2019 - Current
- Executed pre-deployment testing and deployment preparation for IFS users.
- Delivered training sessions and frontline support while resolving errors efficiently.
- Conducted individual appraisals, established KPI targets, and devised development plans to enhance performance.
- Directed team in producing varied outputs using word processing and desktop publishing applications.
- Oversaw recruitment processes for clerical staff and operations teams to fill vacancies.
- Scheduled staff and delegated assignments to ensure operational coverage and resource management.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping for quality assurance.
- Communicated policy changes to streamline office tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Production Supervisor
Stewart Milne Timber Systems
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Inspected incoming materials to verify quality and quantity with order information.
- Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
- Owned delivery of production tasks and projects, completing to agreed standards.
- Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Coordinated activities for team of various manufacturing workers.
- Enforced housekeeping guidelines to protect production workflow.
- Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
- Analysed and improved manufacturing processes to cut costs.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Supervised all production phases, from machining to final assembly in timely manner to meet dispatch deadlines.
- Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
Production Machine Operator
Stewart Milne Timber Systems
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Machining of all Superstructure Components required in Manufacture of Timber Frame Houses. Worked to tight deadlines and used to working in an efficient and logical way to achieve desired result.
- Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.
- Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
- Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
- Manufactured components using pneumatic tools.
- Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
- Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.
- Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
- Consistently achieved against individual and department KPIs through dedication to productivity and quality standards.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring precision and accuracy in every task performed.
- Improved product quality by performing regular machine checks for defects.
- Ensured workplace safety through strict adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Met production targets on time by effectively managing machine schedules.
- Prioritised preventive maintenance tasks resulting in reduced breakdowns and improved efficiency.
- Ensured consistent output, accurately following production specifications at all times.
Material Controller
Stewart Milne Timber Systems
Westhill , Aberdeenshire
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Process all works orders from the Manufacturing Department in order consume materials from Stock - this involved collecting the paperwork from 7 machining work centres and 12 assembly work centres and processing them on the ERP system
- Data entry and editing of CAD Design Files to multiple machines (5 CNC Saws) for Production of components
- Transfer of Consignment Stock and Procured Stock into raw stock on the ERP system to enable shop floor consumption
- Create and Populate Picking lists, production journals, create purchase orders.
- Take part in weekly stock counts, monthly stock taking and cycle counts
- Goods received processing on the ERP system * up to 15 Loads per day
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Westhill Academy
Westhill, Aberdeenshire06.1983
Skills
- Coaching and training
- Rota management
- Data management
- Employee management
- Data entry
- Ability to prioritize
- Workflow planning
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Documentation control
- ERP system development, testing and deployment
Timeline
Office Supervisor
Donaldson Timber Systems
03.2019 - Current
Production Supervisor
Stewart Milne Timber Systems
08.2015 - 03.2019
Production Machine Operator
Stewart Milne Timber Systems
01.2015 - 07.2015
Material Controller
Stewart Milne Timber Systems
06.2010 - 12.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Westhill Academy