Craig Price
Resolven,Neath Port Talbot
Summary
A results-driven professional with expertise in communication, leadership skills, and risk assessment. Demonstrates proficiency in team supervision, task delegation, and decisive decision-making to optimise productivity and foster collaboration. Skilled in knowledge sharing and implementing productivity strategies to achieve organisational goals while maintaining tolerance and patience in dynamic environments. Committed to driving success through strategic planning and effective management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team leader
Oshkosh Aerotech
Pyle, County Borough of Bridgend
2024.10 - Current
- Lead team in implementing operational improvements to streamline workflows.
- Mentor junior staff to enhance skills and boost overall performance.
- Coordinate scheduling and resource allocation to meet project deadlines.
- Facilitate inter-departmental communication to resolve issues efficiently.
- Develop documentation for standard operating procedures to ensure consistency.
- Engage in problem-solving initiatives to address operational challenges swiftly.
- Prioritise tasks based on urgency, optimising workload distribution among team members.
- Monitor health and safety measures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Upskilled team members by planning and delivering training workshops.
Mechanical fitter
Oshkosh Aerotech
Pyle, County Borough of Bridgend
1999.10 - 2024.10
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production targets and quality standards.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety procedures to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues and performed routine maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and maintaining open communication among colleagues.
- Worked on assembly line, producing high-quality goods.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by maintaining equipment in good working order.
- Operated machinery following strict guidelines to ensure safety and quality control measures were met.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete fitting tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs to maintain clear records of equipment status.
- Interpreted technical drawings accurately, ensuring correct assembly processes.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues swiftly, reducing downtime significantly.
- Ensured safety regulations in all operations, minimising risk of injuries.
Education
City & Guilds - Mechanical Engineering
Bridgend College
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend 1991.09 - 1994.06
Higher National Diploma - CMI Level 3 - Principles of Management and Leadership
Bridgend College
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend 2023.09 - 2024.07
IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH
Gower College Swansea
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2025.03 - 2025.03
Introduction To Hydraulics - Hydraulics
National Fluid Power Centre
Nottingham 2024.01 - 2024.01
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH
High Speed Training
2025.11 - 2025.11
Skills
- Communication excellence
- Tolerance and patience
- Leadership skills
- Risk assessment
- Knowledge sharing
- Productivity strategies
- Decisive decision-making
- Team supervision
- Task delegation
Timeline
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - COSHH
High Speed Training
2025.11 - 2025.11
IOSH Managing Safely - IOSH
Gower College Swansea
2025.03 - 2025.03
Team leader
Oshkosh Aerotech
2024.10 - Current
Introduction To Hydraulics - Hydraulics
National Fluid Power Centre
2024.01 - 2024.01
Higher National Diploma - CMI Level 3 - Principles of Management and Leadership
Bridgend College
2023.09 - 2024.07
Mechanical fitter
Oshkosh Aerotech
1999.10 - 2024.10
City & Guilds - Mechanical Engineering
Bridgend College
1991.09 - 1994.06