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Work History
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Skills
Languages
Certification
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Ioannis Tsiknakis

Dinnington,South Yorkshire

Summary

Driven professional with knack for leadership and operational excellence, excelling in project management and process optimisation. Possesses strong analytical skills combined with ability to foster team collaboration. Ready to drive impactful results in an Engineering Management role.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production manager

Lhoist
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed 2 direct reports and production team over 20 staff.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives for sustainable growth.
  • Meeting stringent production deadlines and targets.
  • Reduced waste generation by promoting recycling initiatives.
  • Developed strong supplier relationships.
  • Led recruitment of production staff members, overseeing selection and training.

Process Engineer

Lhoist - Steetley Dolomite LTD
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
09.2018 - 02.2023
  • Conducted equipment improvements to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained records of all process information and data.
  • Produced technical reports for communication of results to stakeholders.
  • Solved production issues using root cause analysis techniques.
  • Implemented Reliability and root cause methodology.
  • Implemented Capex projects to improve performance.

Kiln Burner

Lhoist - Steetley Dolomite
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
02.2015 - 09.2018
  • Adapted quickly to changes in production targets
  • Operating equipment Safely and to best practice's
  • Developed the rotary kiln manual for site
  • Continually strive to increase the process stability and efficacy

Process Apprentice

Steetley Dolomite LTD
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
08.2011 - 02.2015
  • Gained skills and experience to become a successful member of the production team
  • Took initiative in learning new techniques, leading to improved performance.
  • Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
  • Shadowed senior team members to observe established processes and best practices.
  • Maintained strong work ethic, displaying enthusiasm for industry and career growth.

Wales High School

School
09.2004 - 07.2011
  • Completed GCSE's and A-levels

Education

A-Levels -

Wales high School
Sheffield
09.2009 - 07.2011

BEng Honours - Materials Engineering

Sheffield Hallam
Sheffield
10.2011 - 07.2016

Skills

  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Result-Oriented execution
  • High-Level analytical capacity
  • Waste reduction strategies
  • Adaptability to changes
  • Inventory control knowledge
  • Material resources optimisation
  • Budgeting proficiency
  • Product development
  • Health and Safety regulations

Languages

Greek
Intermediate
English
Native

Certification

  • Iosh Managing Safety
  • Leadership Qualifications ( Internal Lhoist)
  • Confined spaces

Affiliations

  • Allotment Cricket Farming and Livestock Fishing
  • Cooking

Timeline

Production manager

Lhoist
02.2023 - Current

Process Engineer

Lhoist - Steetley Dolomite LTD
09.2018 - 02.2023

Kiln Burner

Lhoist - Steetley Dolomite
02.2015 - 09.2018

BEng Honours - Materials Engineering

Sheffield Hallam
10.2011 - 07.2016

Process Apprentice

Steetley Dolomite LTD
08.2011 - 02.2015

A-Levels -

Wales high School
09.2009 - 07.2011

Wales High School

School
09.2004 - 07.2011
Ioannis Tsiknakis