Christopher Moore
Livingston ,West lothian
Summary
Driven professional with keen aptitude for leadership and problem-solving, well-suited for role of Workshop Manager. Demonstrates proficiency in team management and operational oversight, coupled with strong communication skills. Capable of enhancing workshop efficiency and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Workshop manager
Pollock precision engineering
Livingston , West lothian
2006.05 - 2025.02
- Facilitated weekly meetings with teams, effectively addressing any concerns or issues raised.
- Provided technical guidance to team members, enhancing overall performance.
- Prepared detailed reports on workshop activities to facilitate strategic planning decisions by senior management.
- Ensured safety protocols with regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Enhanced workshop efficiency by implementing streamlined operational processes.
- Devised innovative solutions to operational challenges, thereby maximising productivity levels.
- Improved workflow management with effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues promptly, reducing downtime and losses.
- Led team training sessions for increased skill development.
- Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
- Collaborated with suppliers for getting best deals on workshop materials and tools.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Monitored project timelines closely ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Fostered an environment of continuous learning, improving staff retention rates significantly over time.
- Streamlined equipment inventory management whilst minimising wastage and costs.
- Maintained clear communication channels amongst team members, fostering a positive working environment.
- Implemented energy-efficient practices within the workshop, contributing towards organisational sustainability goals.
- Worked closely with design teams ensuring accurate translation of blueprints into finished products.
- Achieved a reduction in workplace accidents through rigorous enforcement of health and safety regulations.
- Maintained workshops by arranging tool and stock maintenance and repair of equipment for best value.
- Guided workshop staff to consistently deliver on service and productivity targets.
- Reviewed job cards and technical drawings to efficiently allocate team resources.
- Oversaw staff leave planning, guaranteeing year-round consistent level of resources.
- Managed safe use of workshops in compliance with relevant legislation.
- Scheduled and managed external contractors for regular maintenance.
- Guaranteed 24/7 service cover, responding to emergency callouts overnight and on weekends when necessary.
- Gained in-depth understanding of industry and materials thanks to training and analysis of trends and patterns.
- Revamped policies and procedures to meet changing needs and improve operational performance, quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
- Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
Education
Hnc - Production engineering
Edinburgh college
Edinburgh 01.2010
Skills
- Supply chain understanding
- Customer services excellence
- Shop floor etiquette
- Equipment maintenance strategy
- Familiarity with cad software
- Efficient communication
- Hydraulics knowledge
- Pneumatic systems expertise
- Machinery operation knowledge
- Process improvement methodologies
- Inventory coordination
- Production oversight
- Customer relationship management
- Staff leadership
- Metal fabrication
- Vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Material procurement
- Workshop inventory management
- Breakdown evaluation
- Materials handling
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Personnel supervision
- Workshop team leadership
- Estimates and quotations
- Workshop staff recruitment
- Equipment maintenance procedures
- Blueprint reading
- CNC programming
- Technical drawings
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Employee performance evaluation
- LEAN manufacturing
- Repairs knowledge
- Production scheduling
- Parts inventory management
- Automotive repair
- Hand and power tools
- Machinery operation
- Productivity optimisation
- Manufacturing technology literacy
- Continuous improvement focus
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Initiative taking
- Equipment maintenance protocols
- Quality assurance commitment
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Product knowledge
- Quality Control
- Resourcefulness
- Conflict Resolution
- Inventory control
- Project Management
Timeline
Workshop manager
Pollock precision engineering
2006.05 - 2025.02
Hnc - Production engineering
Edinburgh college