David Nevin
Burnopfield,Newcastle upon Tyne
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in production line collaboration and lean manufacturing, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency. Skilled in automated production system operation and multidisciplinary teamwork, ensuring order fulfilment efficiency and quality assurance. Proficient in materials handling, preventative maintenance, and production line quality control, with a strong focus on safety awareness. Committed to proactive and efficient team leading, liaising effectively with colleagues and management to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work history
Manufacturing production operative
Erwin Hymer UK Ltd
Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne
1987.01 - Current
Motivated and multi skilled individual seeking a Production Operative position.
Highly experienced in many aspects of working within a fast paced, targeted manufacturing environment whilst ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
Collaborated on lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency and assisted in the training of many new employees to create a productive, streamlined workforce.
Operated machinery to meet daily production targets.
Actively involved in problem-solving tasks for improved workflow efficiency.
Liaison Officer role to act as a vital contact between colleagues and managers/directors.
Participated in team meetings to improve operational effectiveness.
Metal product assembler and fabricator
Benfield Fabrications
Consett, County Durham
1984.06 - 1987.01
All aspects of metal fabrication including welding and the erection of gates and fencing for large businesses and authorities.
Followed health and safety protocols reducing workplace accidents and ensuring on site safeguarding.
Gained a wealth of production techniques and knowledge to understand the need for proficiency and quality in an environment dependant on deadlines.
Education
In house - Safe Manual Handling
In house training
Consett, Co Durham 2025.04 - 2025.04
In house - COSHH & Isocyanataes
Qualitek Safety
Consett, Co. Durham 2025.01 - 2025.01
Edexcel NVQ Level 2 - Team Leading
Derwentside College
Consett, Co. Durham 2009.12 - 2009.12
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 - Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Tyne Metropolitan College
Wallsend, North Tyneside 2009.07 - 2009.07
NVQ Level 2 - Business Improvement Techniques-Process Improvement
Derwentside College
Consett 2009.07 - 2009.07
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature ,P.E. Mathematics, History, Biology, Accounts and Business
Tanfield Comprehensive School
Stanley, County Durham 1982.05 - 1982.06
Skills
Key Skills
- Production planning and commitment to deliver quality every time whilst meeting targets and deadlines
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Lean manufacturing knowledge and implementation
- Continuous improvement initiative
- Production line collaboration and experienced in the training of new employees
- Automated production process expertise
- Quality assurance techniques
- Team player
- Materials handling
- Preventative maintenance
- Production line quality control
- Kaizen
- Proactive and efficient
- Team Leading and liaison with colleagues and Management
- ISO & COSHH standards qualified
- Equipment operation expertise
- Ability to use initiative
- Safety awareness
Affiliations
- Hiking and former semi-professional cricketer who takes fitness seriously and has an all round love of sport.
Timeline
In house - Safe Manual Handling
In house training
2025.04 - 2025.04
In house - COSHH & Isocyanataes
Qualitek Safety
2025.01 - 2025.01
Edexcel NVQ Level 2 - Team Leading
Derwentside College
2009.12 - 2009.12
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 - Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Tyne Metropolitan College
2009.07 - 2009.07
NVQ Level 2 - Business Improvement Techniques-Process Improvement
Derwentside College
2009.07 - 2009.07
Manufacturing production operative
Erwin Hymer UK Ltd
1987.01 - Current
Metal product assembler and fabricator
Benfield Fabrications
1984.06 - 1987.01
GCSEs - English Language, English Literature ,P.E. Mathematics, History, Biology, Accounts and Business
Tanfield Comprehensive School
1982.05 - 1982.06