Craig Hodgson
Wolver,West Mids
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in result-oriented execution and lean manufacturing, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality assurance standards. Demonstrates strong capabilities in supply chain management and strategic planning, driving efficiency and productivity. Adept at project management, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organisational goals and enhance operational performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production manager
Manufacturing Capacity Solutions / Coatapart Ltd
Redditch, Worcestershire
04.2016 - 02.2025
- Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency improving productivity by 20%
- Fostered an positive work environment through effective leadership.
- Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
- Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
- Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
Metalwork Operations Manager
AMS GROUP
Redditch, Worcestershire
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Bespoke Manufacturers of Metal, Joinery and Acrylic products to the retail industry
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to optimize inventory management to minimize production downtime
- Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
Operations Manager
ERI Limited
Oldbury, West Mids
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Bespoke Manufacturers of Metal, Joinery & Acrylics to the retail industry.
- Streamlined supply chain processes to reduce procurement cycle time,
- Optimised workflow procedures with strategic planning and team coordination.
- Facilitated cross departmental communication to improve service delivery timelines be 15% enhancing customer satisfaction
- Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity by 10%
- Collaborated with departments and quality to develop solutions to minimize quality occurrences by 15%
Engineering Manager
ERI Limited
Oldbury, Sandwell
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed daily operations of high volume Metalwork facility
- Drove continuous improvement efforts for operational excellence leading to a 15% reduction in scrap.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment to boost team productivity.
- Developed new process improvements for efficiency increase, increasing output by 15%
Manufacturing Director
Slimline (Division of Redlake Group)
Walsall, West Mids
03.2008 - 02.2010
- Company Overview: Bespoke manufacturers of Mild Steel, Stainless steel & Aluminium to the retail indusrty.
- Liaised effectively with sales team, aligning production and marketing strategies.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, promoting staff development.
- Established key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement leading to a 15% reduction in manufacturing defects.
Manufacturing Director
Slimline
Walsall, West Mids
02.2005 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: Bespoke manufacturers of Mild Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium fabrications for the retail industry
- Led a team of 50+ employees in implementing lean manufacturing principles, achieving a 20% reduction in lead times
- Working with clients to re-engineer products to make more cost effective saving up to 15%
- Drove continuous improvement projects leading to a 10% reduction in manufacturing defects
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, promoting staff development.
Production Manager
Slimline Systems Ltd
Walsall, West Mids
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve staff skills.
- Identified opportunities to improve and streamline manufacturing processes to maximise time and revenue.
- Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
Production Engineer
Slimline Systems Ltd
Walsall, West Mids
07.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsible for creating engineering data
- Creating a bill of material from a drawing to pass to procurement for purchasing of raw materials
- Create shopfloor routing sheet
- Liaise with customers to re-engineer products for more cost effective methods of manufacture
Supervisor (Shop Floor)
Slimline Systems Ltd
Walsall, West Mids
03.1998 - 07.2001
- Initially working as an understudy to the work’s Foreman
- Setting of saws, hand presses, drills, press brakes, power presses and spot welders
- Manufacture of welding and drilling jigs, checking to drawing for passing off of first offs
- Setting of jobs for individuals demonstrating methods of manufacture to comply with drawing and customer expectations
Welder
Slimline Systems Ltd (formerly JCJ Shopfittings)
Walsall, West Mids
01.1997 - 03.1998
- Tig, Mig & Brazing of mild steel components to drawing
- Welding up prototypes to customer specifications
Education
Chartered Management Institute
IOSH Managing Safely
Walsall College
WalsallSneyd Community School
WalsallSkills
- Result-Oriented execution
- Lean Manufacturing
- Safety Protocols
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Production manager
Manufacturing Capacity Solutions / Coatapart Ltd
04.2016 - 02.2025
Metalwork Operations Manager
AMS GROUP
04.2012 - 04.2016
Operations Manager
ERI Limited
01.2011 - 04.2012
Engineering Manager
ERI Limited
02.2010 - 01.2011
Manufacturing Director
Slimline (Division of Redlake Group)
03.2008 - 02.2010
Manufacturing Director
Slimline
02.2005 - 03.2008
Production Manager
Slimline Systems Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2005
Production Engineer
Slimline Systems Ltd
07.2001 - 01.2002
Supervisor (Shop Floor)
Slimline Systems Ltd
03.1998 - 07.2001
Welder
Slimline Systems Ltd (formerly JCJ Shopfittings)
01.1997 - 03.1998
Chartered Management Institute
IOSH Managing Safely
Walsall College
Sneyd Community School
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