Anthony Coekin
Leicester
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong background in engineering and site maintenance with a proven track record in facilities and production management and deliverance of KPIs. Expertise in planning, and budgeting, complemented by robust knowledge of Health & Safety and construction activities. Adept at problem solving with excellent hands on experience in multi building trade activities. Effective communicator with customers and teams to achieve project goals while ensuring targets and objectives are met.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Resident Engineering Manager
WBP Powersource
2024.04 - 2026.06
- In my current role, I am responsible for managing a team of engineers working directly at the customer site. Within the role, I ensure batteries and chargers are serviced and maintained to correct standards along with being responsible for the planning of production to ensure orders are delivered on time. The role requires Health and Safety procedures to be adhered to along with the accurate upkeep of records. Additionally, I deliver multi-skilling to Engineers, devise training plans, support with administration and enforcement of HR procedures and policies. Ensuring stock control of consumables and equipment for both the customer and the parent company. Maintenance of facilities and equipment on-site along with the sourcing and ordering of parts directly from the parent company and external suppliers. My role also involves report building and liaising with the customer production team. This position requires me to have a practical hands on approach and be responsible for the quality and output of the team.
- 3 year contract
Temp
Self Employed
2023.01 - 2024.04
- Consultancy within an expanding second-hand commercial vehicle business. Utilising experience and skills by setting up systems and databases for the control of planning and workflow. Ensuring that Health and Safety and relevant legislation, including risk assessment and COSHH data, is complied with whilst using attached database systems. Hands-on approach in designing and modifying work areas, training of new staff with skills matrix and SOP, supporting the preparation of vehicles and handover to clients, helping to maintain housekeeping schedules for plant and utilising TPM equipment.
Operations Manager
Keencut Ltd
Corby
2018.01 - 2023.01
- Planning of all production and stock requirements including a fulfilment centre based in the USA, ensuring quality is at the forefront at all times. Developing and completing Health & Safety systems for the company and ensuring these are up to date and compliant. Continued improvement through all manufacturing areas with the use of Lean techniques, leading and delivering of projects. Devising and setting KPIs, setting of systems to ensure training and multi-tasking are constantly improved throughout the site to ensure cover in all production areas. Devising TPM schedules for machinery maintenance and ensuring the site is well maintained and housekeeping is kept to a high standard. HR duties involving the Production team, leading and motivating a team of manufacturing operatives with a hands-on approach.
Production Manager
Charles Blyth & Co
Castle Donington
2011.04 - 2018.01
- Working directly for the Managing Director with the direct control of daily tasks including Compliance of Health and Safety procedures site maintenance, ensuring all production schedules were planned and adhered to. Setting of maintenance systems, control of spare parts and ensuring breakdowns are dealt with effectively. Pursuing new clients, pricing and continued relationships. I excelled in working to tight schedules within stringent budgets. Ensuring product quality control and deliverance within budget costing and sourcing of raw materials. Continuing improvement of manufacturing techniques, efficiencies and systems. Pursuing new clientele and maintaining already established relationships.
COSHH/Service Engineer
APDE
Leicester
2008.04 - 2011.03
- Conducting inspections, breakdown repairs and the servicing of extraction systems. Contacting clients and site visits, completion of COSHH reports and the achievement of targets. Working on my own initiative whilst always adhering to Health and Safety procedures and regulations.
Production Team Manager
Jacobs Bakery
South Wigston, Leicester
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Contributed to a management team responsible for overseeing production areas with 100-200 employees. This position involved all aspects of the previous team leader role with the additional responsibilities of supervising engineers and controlling production budgets. Setting the schedules of both cleaning and planned preventative maintenance in conjunction with both the engineering and planning department. Actively leading projects with both senior and junior teams. Conducting staff appraisals and the responsibility for the motivation and performance of both skilled and un-skilled operatives. The implementation and teaching of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
Engineer/Project Engineer
R.F Brookes
South Wigston, Leicester
1996.01 - 2005.01
- Covering production breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance of machinery and site facilities. Development of the new products which included trials on new and existing machinery. This role entailed innovation and the making of constant improvements to the line. Flexibility was required within this role as I worked as part of a shift rota system.
- Projects: The sourcing of worthwhile projects, writing proposals including the payback. Collection of quotes through to the organisation and supervision of the project installation. Liaise with contractors to ensure maintenance work is completed safely, on time, and to standard.
Machine Setter/Operator/Area Production Leader
R.F Brookes
1992.01 - 1996.01
- Machine setting, general maintenance, training and fault finding.
- Ensured on-time delivery by rigorously following production timelines.
- Assessed performance reports to identify areas needing improvement.
Painter and Decorator
Leicester City Council
1987.01 - 1992.01
- Working independently or as part of a team to tight deadlines whilst adhering to Health and Safety requirements within the industry.
Education
City and Guilds in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, City and Guilds in General Maintenance and Electrical Systems, NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance - Electrical and Mechanical
Charles Keene College of FE
Leicester 1998.08 - 2001.06
City and Guilds in Painting and Decorating
Leicester College of FE
1986.08 - 1988.06
O Levels - English, Geography and Science, CSE - Maths and Metal Work
Mary Linwood Secondary School
Leicester 1981.08 - 1986.06
Skills
- Facilities Maintenance
- Delivery of KPIs
- Engineering
- Efficiency Improvements
- Planning
- Budgeting
- Adaptable
- Projects
- Motivation
- Health & Safety
- Communication
- Facilities Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem solving
Certification
- NEBS Introductory Cert in Management
- IOSHH Health and Safety Cert
- Lean Total Productive Manufacturing
- HACCP
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Training Course for Mitsubishi PLC's
- Chemical and Fire Extinguisher Training Courses
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
I have renovated two houses. I enjoy keeping fit, cycling, football and spending time socialising with friends and family.
Timeline
Resident Engineering Manager
WBP Powersource
2024.04 - 2026.06
Temp
Self Employed
2023.01 - 2024.04
Operations Manager
Keencut Ltd
2018.01 - 2023.01
Production Manager
Charles Blyth & Co
2011.04 - 2018.01
COSHH/Service Engineer
APDE
2008.04 - 2011.03
Production Team Manager
Jacobs Bakery
2005.01 - 2008.01
City and Guilds in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, City and Guilds in General Maintenance and Electrical Systems, NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Maintenance - Electrical and Mechanical
Charles Keene College of FE
1998.08 - 2001.06
Engineer/Project Engineer
R.F Brookes
1996.01 - 2005.01
Machine Setter/Operator/Area Production Leader
R.F Brookes
1992.01 - 1996.01
Painter and Decorator
Leicester City Council
1987.01 - 1992.01
City and Guilds in Painting and Decorating
Leicester College of FE
1986.08 - 1988.06
O Levels - English, Geography and Science, CSE - Maths and Metal Work
Mary Linwood Secondary School
1981.08 - 1986.06