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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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