Ashleigh Watson
Bicester,Oxfordshire
Summary
Driven professional with proven leadership abilities, capable of managing teams and optimising processes. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring smooth operations and team cohesion. Committed to driving operational efficiency and achieving significant performance improvements. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through effective training and development initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Process leader - Road/Water Test, Trim, Dispatch
BMW
Oxford, Oxfordshire
05.2022 - Current
- Delegated tasks appropriately resulting in an evenly distributed workload across the team in TU-O-45
- Implemented innovative strategies, leading to increased efficiency in work processes.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations, promoting a secure working atmosphere for all employees.
- Fostered a positive work environment, boosting morale and encouraging collaboration within the team.
- Facilitated regular training sessions, developing skills of team members and Lead Associates consistently.
- Improved workflow processes with a systematic approach towards problem-solving.
- Liaised with multiple departments ( TU-O-43/MO/Logistics) to facilitate smooth execution of projects on schedule.
- Actively mentored and coached Lead Associates to guarantee focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Participated actively in daily meetings, presenting insightful feedback and suggestions.
Lead associate - Road Test
BMW
Oxford, Oxfordshire
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Led a team of road testers and rework associates to identify faults and rectify if needed.
- Led team meetings/comms for better alignment on the company's objectives.
- Established and maintained open communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
- Worked closely with MO to conduct level zero tests to identify faulty components.
- Daily GEMBA meetings to give feedback to the management team on how my area of responsibly was performing.
- Raise PQM's on BI 1-5 faults found on road test.
- Created EPDCA's and fed back faults to TU-O-43 to help reduce further faults being sent forward.
Assembly Associate
BMW
Oxford, Oxfordshire
02.2012 - 01.2018
- Assembled component parts in APU 6 engines with attention to detail and focus on quality.
- Trained on 20+ processes on APU 6 to help with flexibility within the workforce.
- Buy-off trained for checking and catching any faults from the assembly of the MINI engine.
- Level 4 trainer for new associates within the area.
- Stand in Lead Associate to lead a team when needed.
Security team leader
AES
Oxford, Oxfordshire
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Responded promptly to alarms or incidents with calm and decisive action.
- Worked events/festivals including Reading/Leeds festival, Oxford University, Glastonbury, London Olympics.
- Completed a first aid course as was a first responder.
- Complete a conflict management course.
- SIA qualified.
- Led teams of up to 70 security guards to ensure the safety of the public at events.
Apprentice
BMW
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2005 - 07.2010
- Completed a Paint and body specialist apprenticeship with BMW
- Qualified paint sprayer and panel beater.
- Worked on placements in Plant Dingolfing learning skills not available in Plant Oxford.
- Worked on a placement in Long Hanbourough garage to gain skills of a workshop outside of Plant Oxford.
- Completed level 3 NVQ IMI qualification.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - ProLead - Engineering Manufacture
ProLead
Oxford 06.2022 - 06.2025
NVQ Level 2 - Data Analytics
Data Analytics
Oxford 02.2024 - 02.2024
VPS block 2 & 3
VPS block 2 & 3
Oxford 01.2019 - 01.2019
NVQ Level 3 - IMI NVQ level 3 Body and Paint Apprenticeship
IMI NVQ level 3 Body and Paint Apprenticeship
Oxford 09.2005 - 07.2008
Skills
- Decision making precision
- Knowledge of HR policies
- Staff motivation
- Technical reporting
- Quality assurance controls
- KPI tracking
- Mentoring and coaching
- Leadership skills
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Data Analytics
Data Analytics
02.2024 - 02.2024
NVQ Level 4 - ProLead - Engineering Manufacture
ProLead
06.2022 - 06.2025
Process leader - Road/Water Test, Trim, Dispatch
BMW
05.2022 - Current
VPS block 2 & 3
VPS block 2 & 3
01.2019 - 01.2019
Lead associate - Road Test
BMW
01.2018 - 04.2022
Assembly Associate
BMW
02.2012 - 01.2018
Security team leader
AES
07.2011 - 07.2012
NVQ Level 3 - IMI NVQ level 3 Body and Paint Apprenticeship
IMI NVQ level 3 Body and Paint Apprenticeship
09.2005 - 07.2008
Apprentice
BMW
09.2005 - 07.2010
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