Mark Bailey
Formby,Merseyside
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in performance management and reporting, change management, and strategic leadership. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills, fostering high-performance team development and effective project leadership. Proven track record in budget control, cost reduction, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on purchasing and implementing Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies. Adept at maintaining composure under pressure while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Career goal: to leverage skills in a dynamic environment to achieve organisational excellence and business objectives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work history
Vehicle Delivery Manager
Bentley Engineering
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for managing a team of technicians & team leaders required to complete high voltage system installations & repairs, software changes, project vehicle builds, service campaigns, concern investigations and fabrication both in Crewe and in market regions
Facility Operations Manager
Bentley Motors Limited
Crewe, Cheshire East
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Facilitated timely machinery purchases and maintenance scheduling to support both planned vehicle projects and new facility construction enhancing operational efficiency and capability.
- Implemented facility layout changes to maximise capacity, flow and reduce cost.
- Ensured compliance and safety through comprehensive audits and inspections of Bentley Engineering's UK and European facilities.
Prototype Vehicle Build Project Manager
Bentley Motors Limited
Crewe, Cheshire East
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Responsible for planning, build scheduling, bill of material, budget control, quality concern reporting & investigation, KPI reporting and status briefs to all stakeholders and board members, delivery of vehicles in alignment to project milestones (PEP)
Press & Special Vehicles Manager
Bentley Engineering
Crewe, Cheshire East
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for leading a team of technicians to prepare vehicles to the highest possible quality standards and achieve Bentley CEO sign off prior to vehicle release for reviews/dynamic testing by world leading automotive journalists & VIP's. Responsible for the maintenance of the Royal Fleet including state limousine and Bentley Heritage Fleet
LQC Launch Manager
Bentley Engineering
Crewe, Cheshire East
12.2012 - 02.2020
- Responsible for leading a highly skilled team of coach builders, electricians and mechanics to deliver electrical software input & high voltage system implementation, mechanical/electrical testing, vehicle dynamic, interior/exterior quality sign off and customer handover to PEP gateway (VFF,PVS & OS) build phase timing plans.
Engine Build Production Manager
Bentley Engineering
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Previously also held the position of Zone Manager of the W12 & V8 engine facility. Key achievements in role included record volume levels for four consecutive years, Improved RFT to 98.5%, changed engine build facility to a single piece flow system maintaining volume with a 2 x head reduction generating a cost saving of over 200K in two weeks.
Skilled Machine Setter & Customer Concern Liaison
Honeywell Garret Engine Boosting Systems
Skelmersdale
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Liaising with high profile customers and suppliers to resolve technical concerns with machinery and components.
- Setting and programming computerised systems on precision machinery, including Mazak, Butler, Samsung and Warner. Completing changeovers including tool changes, fixture changes, offsets and program changes.
- Calibration and Statistical Process Control.
- Risk Assessment Officer for plant.
Service Engineer
Georges Industrial Services Ltd
Skelmersdale
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Servicing/repair of industrial heating systems, and air conditioning units
- Installation of heating and air conditioning systems
- Responsible for surveying & providing estimates to business customers
Skills
- Performance management and reporting
- Change Management
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Calm under pressure
- Strategic leadership
- Budget control
- Cost reduction
- Strategic planning
- Project Leadership
- Purchasing
- Kaizen
- Six sigma
- Communication
- High performance team skills development
Certification
- External Courses:
- Time served in plumbing/ventilation
- City & Guilds 6032 Advanced Plumbing/Heating/Ventilation
- N.W.R.A.C. – Plumbing Intermediate
- A Level passes in 2 subjects
- G.C.S.E passes in 4 subjects
- French Proficiency Certificate levels 1 & 2
- Six sigma
- Ergonomic assessment
- Risk Assessment
- VW Group leadership licence
Timeline
Vehicle Delivery Manager
Bentley Engineering
06.2025 - Current
Facility Operations Manager
Bentley Motors Limited
03.2023 - 06.2025
Prototype Vehicle Build Project Manager
Bentley Motors Limited
04.2021 - 03.2023
Press & Special Vehicles Manager
Bentley Engineering
02.2020 - 04.2021
LQC Launch Manager
Bentley Engineering
12.2012 - 02.2020
Engine Build Production Manager
Bentley Engineering
01.2009 - 12.2012
Skilled Machine Setter & Customer Concern Liaison
Honeywell Garret Engine Boosting Systems
01.1993 - 01.2003
Service Engineer
Georges Industrial Services Ltd
01.1987 - 01.1993
References
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