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Graeme Flounders

Stowmarket,Suffolk

Summary

Experienced with over 20 years in Engineering sector within the FMCG Food industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals. Highly motivated and passionate leader utilising a strong team to achieve challenging objectives.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Engineering Maintenance Manager

Muntons Plc
Stowmarket, Suffolk
01.2002 - Current
  • Developed strong teams by recruiting, and training loyal, hard-working employees for over 20 Years
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Delivered KPI targets and improvements on consistent basis. Achieved 98% in PPM Completion
  • Conducted 12 Month periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
  • Assessed knowledge and skills gaps, creating opportunities for improvement.
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Acted as point of contact for Production and Engineering challenges and represented team at senior leadership meetings.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within target time frames.

Control and Instrumentation Technician

Muntons Plc
Stowmarket, Suffolk
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance support
  • Calibration of Control Instruments meeting a standard required for BRC and ISO Auditing
  • Implementing Control Circuit Loops, Current and Low DC Voltages.
  • Scada, Instrumentation and HMI Interface control Systems.
  • Flow, Temperature, Level Equipment Installation and Calibration.
  • PLC Software and AC/DC Voltage Control
  • 3 Phase Motors/Fans/Pump
  • RCA
  • MTBF and MTBR
  • Inverters and Soft Starts


MulitiSkilled Maintenance Engineer

Muntons Plc
Stowmarket, Suffolk
08.1994 - 08.2002
  • Enhanced operational output through regular plant inspections and improvements.
  • Conducted welding and fabrication tasks, focusing on precision and quality.
  • Responded to plant breakdowns and emergency callouts.
  • Completed all assigned work on time and to high quality standards.
  • Identified manufacturing issues quickly to minimise lost time and resources.
  • Optimised equipment performance through routine inspections and adjustments.
  • Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Supported project managers to deliver projects on time in full
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues promptly through mechanical and electrical fault-finding exercises.
  • Tested equipment to identify potential issues and maintain compliance with safety standards.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Education

GCSEs - Maths/English/Science

Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket
09.1986 - 07.1989

Certificate of Ordinary and Higher Education - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Suffolk College
Ipswich
09.1990 - 07.1994

Skills

  • Employee management
  • Team management
  • Quarterly and Annual 1:1
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • HACCP
  • Legionella Duty Person Trained
  • Chlorine Awareness Trained
  • IOSH Trained
  • DSEAR
  • Confined Space Awareness
  • ACAS Conflict in the workplace


Affiliations

  • DIY
  • Golf
  • Football
  • Outdoors walks and Exploration

Timeline

Engineering Maintenance Manager

Muntons Plc
01.2002 - Current

Control and Instrumentation Technician

Muntons Plc
01.2002 - 01.2004

MulitiSkilled Maintenance Engineer

Muntons Plc
08.1994 - 08.2002

Certificate of Ordinary and Higher Education - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Suffolk College
09.1990 - 07.1994

GCSEs - Maths/English/Science

Stowmarket High School
09.1986 - 07.1989
Graeme Flounders