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Education
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Gareth Makin

Gareth Makin

Manchester,Lancs

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership development, human resources, and business development. Demonstrates a strong background in program and project management, quality systems management, and ISO 9001 standards. Skilled in lean manufacturing, product testing procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at training and mentoring teams to enhance decision-making capabilities and foster quality consciousness across operations. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to optimise organisational performance and deliver sustainable growth.

Offering strong candidate with solid foundation in quality assurance and keen eye for detail. Knowledgeable about process improvement, problem-solving, and team collaboration. Ready to use and develop analytical skills, communication abilities, and leadership qualities in a Site Manager role.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality assurance manager/ Site Manager

Vital Energi
Bradford, North Yorkshire
03.2024 - Current
  • Initiated timely corrective actions whenever defects were identified during audits.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Optimised use of resources for cost-effective operations whilst maintaining high-quality output.
  • Led team training sessions for improved performance and understanding of quality standards.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development activities enhancing personal skills and knowledge base in the field.
  • Promoted transparency and open communication encouraging feedback from all team members regarding operational challenges and suggestions for improvements.
  • Delivered projects within budget through diligent financial planning and monitoring expenditures closely throughout the process.
  • Enhanced site safety by implementing risk management procedures.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients for repeat business opportunities.
  • Monitored subcontractor work to maintain quality standards and performance expectations.
  • Managed budget, reducing unnecessary expenditures on-site.
  • Coordinated logistics, ensuring smooth operations on site.

Project manager

KNDS
Stockport, Lancashire
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • I started in 2022 and within my role am responsible for the startup and set up of the Boxer UK Program for a company experiencing rapid growth and change from a bridge manufacturing facility to a multimillion pound internationally recognized vehicle manufacturing site
  • Design Thinking: I encourage and lead weekly meetings with all members of the company to develop the best ideas and practices from our exceptionally talented workforce of mechanical and electrical engineers, to stay ahead in this fast-paced AFV manufacturing industry
  • Business Intelligence: Creating new processes for capturing and analyzing data to understand market trends always looking to exploit opportunities for new business relationships, always looking to gain an advantage against our competition in the vehicle manufacturing sector
  • Communication: Employing strong communication skills, written, verbal and nonverbal, ensuring that all employees feel valued supported and more importantly heard by all levels of the business often facilitating open forums with all levels of the business including the managing director of the business
  • Business Development: Attracting and maintaining the best talent in the manufacturing industry often using my close ties with veterans and mechanical and electrical experts building strong multi-lateral partnerships with key stakeholders to sustain the rapid growth of the company
  • Stakeholder & Partner Liaison: I established and maintained relationships with our parent company based in Munich and spent time over at KMW building strong relationships to aid the initial startup of a new manufacturing facility
  • I am also responsible for liaising with customers including the British army and have also been integral in the planning and development of the UK Boxer program being established oversees in the middle east
  • Analysis & Planning: I developed and implemented plans to ensure that resource was available and deployed within constrained timeframes, within budget and at the right level to fulfil company expectations and contractual requirements of our parent company and the British Army
  • Continuous Improvement: An ambassador for the business in all aspects of continuous improvement ensuring daily 5s checks are completed and kaizen is used by conducting Gemba walks and Kaizen blitz to quickly identify and combat any of the 3 Ms Muda, Muri, Mura
  • Health & Safety I am an ambassador for the health and safety within my department ensuring all matters are dealt with swiftly and as per HSE and company regulations
  • Ensuring daily safety checks are conducted and all staff are briefed and have received the relevant training and equipment to conduct their roles both safely and effectively
  • I am also embarking on my NEBOSH qualification to provide myself with more key abilities and further my own personal development
  • Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
  • Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
  • Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.
  • Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
  • Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
  • Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
  • Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.

Maintenance and Repair Supervisor / Manager

MNE Global
Mannheim , Germany
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • I was the Maintenance and repair supervisor, delivering projects employing some of the worlds most sophisticated Armoured fighting equipment for the US army to assure international security through collective defence providing support to the Ukrainian war efforts
  • Strategy: I was responsible to develop strategies that deployed personnel and equipment to support to essential Defence outputs in Germany and Poland
  • Operations: I coordinated the requirements to support ongoing military operations and created both maintenance and servicing schedules to adhere to a strict US government guidelines and requirements prior to the deployment in support of the Ukrainian conflict, ensuring essential material and parts were all sourced and delivered in a timely fashion
  • Recruiting
  • Attracting and managing talent, through a recruitment agency identifying individuals, who possessed unique skill sets vital to the capability of US Defence services in Germany
  • Ensured staff compliance with health and safety regulations, maintained a secure work environment.
  • Assured adherence to company policies by conducting regular staff trainings.
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Responsible for the inclusion of multinational candidates from the UK, US Armed forces along with other multi-European nationalities in preparation for the deployments of all US armoured equipment to Poland in preparation for the Ukrainian conflict
  • Stakeholder & Partner Liaison Deployed as a Liaison maintenance manager for the handover of all mechanical and Armoured equipment to the US security forces ensuring this was completed in a professional speedy manner prior to the Ukrainian conflict
  • Responsible for the implementation of safe working practices and mental wellbeing support to all deployed personnel throughout the Covid 19 Pandemic
  • Standards
  • I embodied and maintained the values and standards of discipline for over 100 employees under my supervision whilst on a worksite in Germany and whilst deployed on operations throughout the Covid 19 pandemic
  • Conducted performance reviews for employee development and progression planning.
  • Promoted team cohesion for increased productivity.
  • Managed staff rosters, ensured optimal coverage during peak times.
  • Coordinated daily operations to meet business objectives.
  • Directed store openings and closings, ensured smooth transitions for customers and staff alike.
  • Maintained operational standards by supervising employee performance.
  • Achieved productivity goals with effective team management.
  • Improved workflow efficiency with strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Facilitated inter-departmental coordination for streamlined operations.
  • Resolved conflicts successfully, promoted a harmonious workplace culture.

Site Manager

Ross Fit Building services
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • I was a construction site manager running busy day to day operations for a family-based organization in the UK
  • Working and completing various projects throughout the UK all delivered within budget and always delivered on time and to a high standard
  • Continuous Improvement: An ambassador for the business in all aspects of continuous improvement ensuring daily 5s checks are completed and kaizen is used by conducting Gemba walks and Kaizen blitz to clearly identify where wastes were occurring and making changes as required
  • Data Analysis: Collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and influence changes where required
  • Stakeholder Management: Informing the primary customer and the SLT on all issues with deliveries and Subcontractor labor on site
  • Health & Safety Solely responsible for the Safety of the complete worksite including subcontractors and site visitors including regular site visits from HSE officials and SLT
  • Ensuring all CDM regulations and relevant site paperwork is up to date and to the correct standards
  • Ensuring all employees were inducted and in receipt of all permits and training required before commencing any activities on site

Learning Mentor and classroom teacher

Skill Force
01.2010 - 01.2016

Learning Mentor and classroom teacher

MPC North Huddersfield
01.2008 - 01.2010

Tank Commander

01.2005 - 01.2008

Command & Leadership Instructor

Army Training Regiment Winchester
01.2003 - 01.2005

Army Intelligence Specialist

01.2002 - 01.2003

Drive and Mechanical Instructor

Army Training Bovington
01.2000 - 01.2002

Tank Crewman

British Army
01.1997 - 01.2000

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) - Education

Oldham College
Oldham

NVQ Level 2 Maintenance and Engineering - Engineering

British Army

Construction

SMSTS
Greater Manchester
11.2024 - 11.2029

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Human Resources
  • Business Development
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Iso 9001 familiarity
  • Quality consciousness
  • Quality systems management
  • Training and mentoring capabilities
  • Proficient in lean manufacturing
  • Product testing procedures
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Leading cross-functional teams
  • Quality system auditing
  • Audit competency
  • Focus on continuous improvement
  • Leadership prowess
  • Project management experience
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Exceptional organisation

Career Highlights

  • Developed and lead recruitment strategy for Boxer AFV UK project for the British Army.
  • Developed and assisted with the creation of a production schedule for the UK Boxer project.
  • Managed a fast-paced tier 1 COMMAH Site creating a new energy Centre at Solenis Bradford.
  • Developed key relationships with the British army, German Bundeswehr, German parent company and external business within the KMW group.
  • Deployed, led, and managed personnel in some of the most austere environments in world, including, Afghanistan, Macedonia, Kosovo, Germany, Iraq, Norway, Kuwait, Northern Ireland, and Canada.

Affiliations

  • Rugby League
  • Travelling

Accomplishments

    Nominated for Newcomer of the year for Vital Energi 2024

Timeline

Construction

SMSTS
11.2024 - 11.2029

Quality assurance manager/ Site Manager

Vital Energi
03.2024 - Current

Project manager

KNDS
01.2022 - 03.2024

Maintenance and Repair Supervisor / Manager

MNE Global
01.2020 - 01.2022

Site Manager

Ross Fit Building services
01.2016 - 01.2019

Learning Mentor and classroom teacher

Skill Force
01.2010 - 01.2016

Learning Mentor and classroom teacher

MPC North Huddersfield
01.2008 - 01.2010

Tank Commander

01.2005 - 01.2008

Command & Leadership Instructor

Army Training Regiment Winchester
01.2003 - 01.2005

Army Intelligence Specialist

01.2002 - 01.2003

Drive and Mechanical Instructor

Army Training Bovington
01.2000 - 01.2002

Tank Crewman

British Army
01.1997 - 01.2000

Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) - Education

Oldham College

NVQ Level 2 Maintenance and Engineering - Engineering

British Army

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