Cai Fletcher
Summary
Factory Supervisor with 4+ years’ experience in Food and Chemical manufacturing. Skilled in leading teams, improving production efficiency, and maintaining strict quality and safety standards. Strong background in automation, lean processes, and cross-functional coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Factory Supervisor
Abril Industrial Waxes
Bridgend
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of 15+ operators in the production of high-quality food and chemical products, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
- Spearheaded automation projects that resulted in a 15% reduction in production downtime and improved overall production throughput.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen) across the production floor, reducing waste by 18% and improving safety compliance by 25%.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality) to improve product quality, achieving a 98% customer satisfaction rating.
- Managed production schedules and optimized resource allocation, meeting delivery deadlines 95% of the time.
Sales Representative
Anglian Home Improvements
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Successfully generated £500,000+ in sales revenue within the first 12 months, consistently exceeding sales targets by 20%.
- Conducted market research and developed sales strategies, managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure customer success, leading to a 40% increase in customer retention.
- Utilized CRM systems to track and manage sales leads, ensuring follow-up and increasing conversion rates by 15%.
- Remote position, which required strong self-motivation, time management, and virtual communication skills.
Line Leader
Peters Food Service
Caerphilly
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Led a team of 8 in the production of food products while ensuring compliance with safety standards (HACCP, GMP), resulting in zero safety incidents.
- Trained and mentored new team members, improving overall team productivity by 25%.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits, ensuring all equipment and processes met regulatory standards.
- Identified and resolved operational inefficiencies, improving production time by 10% while maintaining product quality.
Education
A Level - Mathematics, Physics and Design Technology
CaerphillySkills
- Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement)
- Automation and Process Optimization
- HACCP, Food Safety Standards
- Quality Control & Compliance (ISO, GMP)
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Team Leadership & Development
- Cross-Functional Coordination
Technical Skills:
Leadership & Management:
- Project Management (Agile, Scrum)
- Training & Mentoring Staff
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Process Improvement & Waste Reduction
- MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data Analysis & Reporting (Power BI, Tableau)
- Communication & Collaboration Tools (Slack, Teams)
Tools & Software:
Timeline
Factory Supervisor
Abril Industrial Waxes
10.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Anglian Home Improvements
08.2022 - 10.2024
Line Leader
Peters Food Service
08.2019 - 08.2022