David Marshall
Blyth
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in foundries and heavy industry manufacturing, specializing in DISA line casting, molding processes, and steel roll production of up to 75 tonnes of finished product. Recognized for a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively. Consistently demonstrates high standards of quality through exceptional timekeeping and attendance, leading to increased responsibilities and career advancement. Proficient in engaging with individuals at all organizational levels while effectively executing instructions, complemented by solid IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, internet navigation, email communication, and various internal database programs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Foundry Production Supervisor
Union Electric Steel Akers UK ltd
Gateshead
05.2015 - Current
- Working as a “hands on” production supervisor within the foundry department, Union Electric Steel producing high-quality cast rolls for hot and cold strip mills, medium-to-heavy section mills, and plate mills. Responsible for various teams of floor staff forty plus employees across three shifts and five areas within the factory, I lead and motivate my team to ensure all daily tasks and production targets are met. My role involves managing workflow and delegating tasks, I also evaluate performance, set goals, and identify training and development needs. I have good problem-solving and critical thinking skills where I ensure to implement solutions to any areas that require improvement. In my role I also provide reports on performance and consult with management to form a bridge between employees and upper management communicating expectations and ensuring compliance to ensure smooth operation and achievement of company objectives.Main duties include:-
- Organization and delegation of duties to meet the daily production plan, Measurement, and assessment of cycle time achievement to ensure on time delivery.
- Compile shift reports and daily team meetings including toolbox talks
- Complete risk assessments and standing operating procedures for all tasks
- Complete daily safety tours and safety inspections throughout the plant
- Oversee moulding team to make, build moulds and complete cast of products up to 75tonnes
- Oversee and operate “rotational casting machine” up to 30tonnes product Order raw materials relevant to the process on daily basis, review requirements daily
- Oversee employees time and attendance review via online system, review training needs Conduct employee appraisals, reviews, disciplinary, grievance and absence management cases
- I operate within the departments budgeted expenses, understand Company policies and procedures, produce reports for Senior Management I also Engage in Project improvement work and continuous improvement.
- Supervisor manpower, manage and motivate a team of operators, Coordinate production start-ups, shutdown and changeovers
- Responsible for all aspects of health and safety for all activities, I Ensure that all hygiene, health, and safety regulations are being observed by staff
- Monitor performance of team, coach, and support where performance is not at required standard, assist in recruitment of team members, identify manpower requirements and assist in redeployment where resource is required. Identify training needs and organise the delivery of on-the-job skills and safety training Ensuring best manufacturing practices are maintained and continuously improved
Manufacturing Technician
The Davy Roll Company ltd
Gateshead
04.2010 - 05.2015
- Working as a Manufacturing Technician within the Davy Roll Company manufacturing Back Up, Static, Rocast Rolls Etc. My job is to maintain quality, safety, and housekeeping standards to enable the smooth operation of production to meet output goals my main duties include: -
- Checking of Sand Lined Chill condition, monitoring the sand lining process checking hardness and depth measurements are within tolerance and recording all relevant data onto various production data cards.
- Checking, measuring of rocast chills on a weekly basis. Prepare and analyze rapid samples checking analysis against specification, check liquids/ Pyrometer temperature readings against specified temperatures. Observe and monitor argon stir process, control, and monitor cast wire feed process. Calibrate SG wire feed machine monthly. Check all 5C/Lean manufacturing checks on the rocast machine; melt platforms, ladles completing all data on audit sheets. Checking of various sand testing processes to ensure they are within specified tolerances. Control of NCR logging updating data onto internal computer systems
Process Operator
SCA Hygiene, Prudhoe
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Temporary assignment via Quayside Recruitment working at the paper mill site. My job is to maintain quality safety and housekeeping standards to enable the smooth operation of production to meet output goals. Duties include undertaking preventative maintenance, adjusting running settings to meet centerlines and diagnosing and resolving process, mechanical and quality issues. Also completing daily operation logs equipment checks, material ordering and safe use of overhead rolling crane. Working with and adjusting photo-electric, proximity and guard switches etc. Replacing parts such as cutting blades, guides, rollers, and drive belts. The job also entails consulting with staff in group activities to come up with ideas to improve efficiency and safety. Use of computer systems to document changes to settings and general ongoing maintenance work performed.
Foundry Production Planner
The Davy Roll Company ltd
Gateshead
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Working as a part of the Davy Roll melt supervision team within the foundry manufacturing Back Up, Static, Rocast Rolls Etc my main duties include: -
- Scrap Management (Internal/External) – Control and identification of all rolls on site and external scrap rolls Throughout The country checking roll analysis, weights, dimensions, and rolls details. Once the desired rolls have been identified I would consult with the purchasing department who would then bid for the approved rolls. I would then have overall control of organizing roll removal storage and loading to various contractors throughout the UK for processing requirements.
- Turnings, Heads, pour out Skip Control - Control and identification of all machined turnings/roll heads and pour outs. These are created when machining rolls from an as cast roll to a machined customer status and excess metal to be re-melted to save costs. The turnings are recorded by qualities weights and dimensions which are then stored in skips until the melt department require turnings/pour outs for charging the furnaces.
- Charges – creating charges for three induction furnaces and three BBC furnaces within the Davy Roll Company. The charges are achieved using internal computer programme utilizing internal and external scrap from the yard including turnings, heads steel bale, plate, and alloys to achieve the best cost furnace charges.
- Responsibility of deliveries – Check/accept deliveries of additives such as: Liquid Argon, Liquid oxygen, steel bale, plate, which then have regular analysis checks to maintain the quality of the roll product we produce.
- Bandsaw Operator/Burner – Control and supervision of the bandsaw operator/burner controlling and supplying scrap roll pieces, sample pieces scrap steel fabrications which the operator would then internally process. This includes delegation of the operator’s duties on a daily basis.
- 18Tonne FLT Driver–Supervision of 18Tonne FLT Driver and delegation of the driver’s duties on a daily basis.
- Craven 7 – Craven 7 is a dedicated roll turning machine which was identified to internally turn scrap rolls from the foundry generating valuable returns to the foundry. I was controlling the identification and sequence of rolls supplied to the machine controlling and recording all returns generated to the foundry.
Lab Technician
Vald birn (UK) ltd
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Working in the quality team, iron foundry manufacturing grey, ductile and alloyed casting, main duties include:
- Chemical analysis - Using an arl spectrograph machine to test samples from the induction furnaces and disa production auto pour to ensure customer specifications are being met.
- Micro-structure analysis - Using a cut off machine and polishing/grinding equipment to check micro samples.
- Sand testing - Performing checks on the sand from the speed Muller sand miller required for the disamatic sand moulding machine to ensure that they are at the correct standard for production.
- Test bar control – Collect/organize samples ready for relevant checks for example heat treatment/tensile test.
- Brinell hardness testing - performing bhn checks on castings to ensure all parts meet customer specifications.
- Responsibility of deliveries - Checked and accepted deliveries of additives such as: sand, coaldust, clay, steel scrap which are important elements to maintain the quality of castings produced, also responsible for deliveries of general equipment.
- Tensile tests -test bars are machined up on a lathe the dartec tensile machine is then used to pull the samples, the result is then recorded and checked to ensure the customer specifications are achieved.
- Cut and mount parts to ensure quality the micro-structure some castings have to be cut using a band saw and mounted using a resin mix. R&D for new products and projects- part of the project for continuous improvement
General Assistant
Cowpen News
Blyth, Northumberland
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Responsible for keeping the shop well stocked, stock rotation, warehouse, Cleaning, Cash and carry duties and any other general duties required.
Joiners Assistant
George Towers & Son Ltd
01.1997
- School work placement – learning joinery skills, 2-week placement.
Education
Tynedale High School
Northumberland01.1998
Skills
- Rapid skill acquisition
- Effective time management
- Proficient in computer applications
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective conflict resolution
- Team leadership in production
- Effective problem solver
- Effective team engagement
- Workload management
- Support for operational processes
- Strategic decision-making
References
References can be supplied on request.
Hobbies and Interests
Playing & watching football, mountain bike riding, listening to music, watching movies, computers, DIY enthusiast, keeping fit.
Further Training
- IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Introduction to Productivity Improvement Stage 1 - Learn Direct
- Co-ordinate Measuring Machine QCT-2000 - Quality Control Technology
- Chemically bonded sand for moulding and core making
- Manual Handling course
- General knowledge of Health and safety ppe equipment
- Trained in overhead crane operation
- Conflict resolution, incident investigation training
ADDITIONAL DATA
- Driving License: Full clean UK driving licence, own transport
- Other training: First aid at work qualification until August 2028
- Foundation certificate in health and safety at the workplace
- Various training certificates via “knights of safety academy”
- Trained in the use of hand/air tools
Timeline
Foundry Production Supervisor
Union Electric Steel Akers UK ltd
05.2015 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
The Davy Roll Company ltd
04.2010 - 05.2015
Process Operator
SCA Hygiene, Prudhoe
09.2009 - 01.2010
Foundry Production Planner
The Davy Roll Company ltd
05.2006 - 05.2009
Lab Technician
Vald birn (UK) ltd
01.1999 - 01.2006
General Assistant
Cowpen News
01.1997 - 01.1998
Joiners Assistant
George Towers & Son Ltd
01.1997
Tynedale High School