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Ben Hart

Peterborough,Cambs

Summary

Manufacturing and production professional skilled in leading high-producing teams and using lean manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency. Capable of matching workers to optimal positions, improving performance and maintaining compliance with company standards in high-volume production settings. Well-versed in training, equipping and motivating team members to optimise productivity and achieve organisational objectives. Experienced Production Manager with practical manufacturing, production and assembly line understanding. Leads by example to build and retain teams of motivated, hardworking staff. Maintained safe, compliant environments through successful policy planning and implementation. Talented individual with excellent people, project and budget management abilities. Solves problems quickly to eliminate workflow disruptions. Collaborates and communicates well to aid team productivity and performance. Knowledgeable manufacturing management professional with skills in leadership, planning and problem-solving. History driving optimisation and efficiency efforts to maximise profitability. Motivates employees to high performance and encourages team-oriented approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Production

Floorspan Contracts LTD
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
09.2017 - Current
  • Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance and production metrics.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
  • Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
  • Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
  • Developed and maintained clear communication and rapport with plant personnel.
  • Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
  • Held team meetings to discuss product value and vision while allowing team members to give ideas and suggestions.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Directed and motivated 40+ production staff.
  • Reviewed and analysed production performance indicators and requirements to maximise output quality.

Welder/Fabricator

Hanson/Forterra
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
09.2004 - 08.2017

Apprentice welder/fabricator

Hanson Brick
Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
09.1999 - 09.2004
  • Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
  • Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
  • Interpreted engineering blueprints follow job specifications.
  • Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
  • Utilised welding tools and equipment to practise safety measures.
  • Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact blueprints.
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
  • Controlled and maintained press brakes and plasma cutters.
  • Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.

Education

IOSH Health and safety -

Online
Wisbech
07.2022 -

ILM LEVEL 3 Management - Management

Online/ Impellus Business Centre
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
09.2018 -

Level 3,4 and 5 welding and Fabricating - Construction

City and Guilds
Peterborough
09.1999 - 09.2004

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Process improvements
  • Production oversight
  • Quality control standards
  • Optimising production output
  • Continuous improvement processes
  • Welding safety precautions
  • Maintenance planning
  • Fabrication professional
  • Troubleshooting specialist
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Health and safety compliance

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

IOSH Health and safety -

Online
07.2022 -

ILM LEVEL 3 Management - Management

Online/ Impellus Business Centre
09.2018 -

Head of Production

Floorspan Contracts LTD
09.2017 - Current

Welder/Fabricator

Hanson/Forterra
09.2004 - 08.2017

Apprentice welder/fabricator

Hanson Brick
09.1999 - 09.2004

Level 3,4 and 5 welding and Fabricating - Construction

City and Guilds
09.1999 - 09.2004
Ben Hart