David Harris
Whitley Bay,Tyne and Wear
Summary
A highly experienced Manufacturing Manager, with proven track record in Project Management roles. Longstanding experience of achieving targets against challenging deadlines always maintaining the highest standards across multiple sectors and technologies. Ability to self-motivate and organise whilst facilitating and managing a diverse team to achieve a required result. Focussed on continuous improvement in all areas, looking for opportunities to drive efficiency and improve on a range of KPIs. Flexible in approach, with the academic and operational experience to allow the creation of high quality solutions to complex problems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Director
Nook Design
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
02.2024 - Current
- Identified operational limitations of current premises, found suitable new location, ran all aspects of moving full manufacturing process with no impact on overall production.
- Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance of new employees. Drove new standards in HR function ensuring correct investigation and disciplinary processes were followed.
- Implemented cost reduction measures to enhance profitability. Led a process to identify key suppliers and negotiate new rates, 20% saving identified on key product lines.
- Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements. Introduced systems to identify and record new standards and update SOP's as required.
- Introduced and tracked performance metrics for workshop.
- Led a financial review of individual jobs by type, value and materials to allow differentiation of profitability across different products.
Operational Lead - factory closure
Nestle
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Assigned to organise the operational closure of established factory of 500+.
- Organised schedule of closure based on volume requirements and cleaning standards.
- Liaised with cross functional teams within the factory as well as leading communications with senior stakeholders on progress.
- Worked with receiving factories on required standard of training on established technologies as well as expectations on quality and cost.
- Identified companies to receive waste products, negotiating contracts and setting up supply chain.
Operational manager
Nestle
Newcastle , Tyne & Wear
12.2012 - 01.2022
- Worked in several operational roles in a high volume FMCG food production environment.
- Shift manager 2012-2018, running teams of 30+ to achieve ever increasing standards of safety, efficiency and quality.
- Packaging support manager 2018-2019, operational lead of £1m bagger upgrade and installation project.
- Line performance manager 2019-2022, led a smaller team of process operatives whilst also being operational lead for a £3.6m bagger and case packing installation project. Full expose of project from asset specification to buying, installation design, factory acceptance tests against stringent standards, team engagement and training. Achieved ramp up to 85% efficiency with zero safety incidents.
Front Line Manager
PepsiCo
Peterlee, County Durham
08.2008 - 11.2012
- Running a team of 30+ to achieve ever increasing standard of safety, efficiency and quality.
Education
Master of Arts - Business and Management
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 10.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of Liverpool
Liverpool 10.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
- Nestle White Belt trained
- Nestle Project Management Fundamentals course completed
- AAT level 2 Accounting Technician qualified
- Key focus on team and individual development to drive performance
- Experienced in conflict resolution and optimisation of resources
Timeline
Manufacturing Director
Nook Design
02.2024 - Current
Operational Lead - factory closure
Nestle
02.2022 - 01.2024
Operational manager
Nestle
12.2012 - 01.2022
Front Line Manager
PepsiCo
08.2008 - 11.2012
Master of Arts - Business and Management
Northumbria University
10.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of Liverpool
10.1998 - 05.2001
Similar Profiles
Ana Clara RodriguesAna Clara Rodrigues
Busgirl at Breakfast NookBusgirl at Breakfast Nook
Jillian BrooksJillian Brooks
Server / Supervisor at The Nook and Cranny Brew PubServer / Supervisor at The Nook and Cranny Brew Pub
Gianni PogueGianni Pogue
Barista/Cashier at The Nook CaffeBarista/Cashier at The Nook Caffe