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Craig McDonald

Glasgow,Lanarkshire

Summary

Focused Team Leader with experience reviewing team analytics to

improve overall product quality. Courteous and cordial with goal to

coach and train employees to meet maximum potential. Trustworthy Team Leader with 30 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines. Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations and achieves goals on time. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service, with vast experience in effective and efficient operations. Displays outstanding knowledge and practical expertise to provide exceptional all-round service.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Site Manager/Supervisor

MSI Scotland Ltd
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
11.2022 - 05.2023

I took away the rubbish that the window and door installers had left e.g the old windows and doors .

I gave the installers the stock that they required e.g silicone, glue, pvc cleaner.

I would sign off the completed jobs.

I would also deliver the windows and doors for the required job. Collaborated with designers and subcontractors to fulfil project goals.

Coordinated supply chain and procurement processes to meet budget needs.

Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times.

Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.

Production Supervisor

Blairs Aluminium Systems
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
  • Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Owned delivery of production tasks and projects, completing to agreed standards.
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Enforced housekeeping guidelines to protect production workflow.
  • Implemented measures to boost productivity, reduce waste and cut costs.
  • Reworked staff assignments and workflows to meet production targets.
  • Gave out the tasks for each person in the morning ,I would give out the jobs in the morning to each person who I thought that was there strongest area of work.
  • I would make sure each job we were working on was running to schedule .
  • I would deal with ordering the materials that were required for that particular job e.g gasket , glue and gearing or any other kind of hardware.
  • Liaise with my Director and manager to let them know how everything is going .

Team Leader

CMS Facades
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
10.2011 - 05.2022

Team Leader , Remedial Supervisor CMS Facades , Glasgow,Lanarkshire While I was a Team Leader at CMS Facades my duties where to train up people to fabricate aluminium windows ,doors and curtain walling. I was also in charge of running the curtain wall and door lines was the person in charge under the supervisor for the smooth running of both theses fabricating lines . I would organise the hardware and accessories for the curtain wall and doors . I worked closely with the design team in the office, deciding the best hardware and configuration of how best to build the doors .My Team Leader roll was almost like a supervisor roll. I had to delegate tasks, assign workloads and communicate changing priorities.I also enforced company policies, answering co-workers' questions and training new staff.My position as Remedial Supervisor was to be in charge of the remedial workers that worked on site . I organised the jobs that they went to and ordered the materials that were required to complete any jobs e.g Glass , window and door components and any missing material. Completed audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance .Integrated process improvements to optimise overall workflow and efficiency.I drove all over Britain carrying out repair work to the fitted products from CMS Facades . e.g replacing broken glass and changing door hardware

  • Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
  • Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Provided training , I trained up the fabricators to fabricate the different window and door systems that the company used at the time .
  • I worked closely with the design team that worked in the office . I helped to come up with the type of hardware we were going to use on the windows and doors.
  • I was also the Aluminium window and door engineer . I would travel to sites all over Britain to fix any issues that the client was having with the windows and doors . I could be sent out to change a broken piece of glass or to fit a new piece of hardware e.g changing a door espag to a panic bar on a door .
  • Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
  • Trained and empowered staff to resolve complaints appropriately to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • I carried out a very large number of different types of duties while I was employed by CMS.
  • I also carried out fitting .
  • I installed different projects for CMS . I have installed Curtain wall , Shop fronts , Bi-fold doors ,Windows and doors.

Aluminium Fabricator , Window and door engineer

Beattie Glass
Paisley, Renfrewshire
05.2006 - 10.2010
  • While working in Beattie Glass I carried out the following duties.
  • Crimping
  • Applying the gearing and different hardware to the windows and doors.
  • Gasketing.
  • Beading.
  • Glazing.
  • Hanging.
  • I also carried out remedial work for Beattie Glass .
  • I would go to different sites to find out what the issues the client had with the windows or doors.
  • Once I had found the issue I would try and fix the issue while I was there, but sometimes I had to order in the new components to have the window or door operating correctly.
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
  • Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
  • Dismantled, reassembled and reshaped parts of manufactured products.
  • There are many more duties that I have not added to my C.V as there are to many to mention .

Aluminium Fabricator, Engineer, Installer

Greenberg Glass
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
01.1998 - 02.2006
  • While working for Greenberg Glass I carried out the following duties.
  • Cut profile using a double headed mitre saw.
  • Crimped the frames and sash.
  • Gasketed the frames and sash.
  • Geared the frames and sash and applied any other components required.
  • Hung the window sash and doors.
  • Beaded the windows and doors.
  • Glazed the windows and doors.
  • I also installed the completed jobs . I have installed curtain wall, windows ,doors and shop fronts.
  • I would also carry out any remedial work that was required , I would attend different sites to assess the issue and rectify it there and then if possible.
  • Completed technical estimates using cost models.
  • Designed equipment improvements to optimise worker productivity.
  • Analysed information regarding current manufacturing, future needs and costs to inform production output and schedules.
  • Analysed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.

UPVC Window and door fabricator

Regency International
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
06.1992 - 11.1997

While working for Regency International I carried out the

duties as a UPVC Fabricator and window and door engineer.

. Used the copy router for drainage ,handle holes , letter plates

etc.

. Used the corner cleaner.

. Gasketed.

. Applied window and door gearing and any other components required.

Hung the windows and doors.

Glazed and beaded the windows and doors.

I also carried out remedial work for Regency .

I would go to a clients house and identify the issue they were

having with there window or door and rectify it there and then if

possible.

  • Identified issues and brought to job foreman for resolution.
  • Wore personal protective equipment during work to prevent injuries.

Education

NVQ, SVQ and Sottish standard Grade. - Fabrication

Glasgow college
Glasgow
01.2012 - 10.2015

Skills

Problem solving, Supervisory Skills

Customer service Planning

Training Team Management

People Management Delegating

Measuring Identifying hardware

Quality Management

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Site Manager/Supervisor

MSI Scotland Ltd
11.2022 - 05.2023

Production Supervisor

Blairs Aluminium Systems
07.2022 - 11.2022

NVQ, SVQ and Sottish standard Grade. - Fabrication

Glasgow college
01.2012 - 10.2015

Team Leader

CMS Facades
10.2011 - 05.2022

Aluminium Fabricator , Window and door engineer

Beattie Glass
05.2006 - 10.2010

Aluminium Fabricator, Engineer, Installer

Greenberg Glass
01.1998 - 02.2006

UPVC Window and door fabricator

Regency International
06.1992 - 11.1997
Craig McDonald