James Madden

• Identified areas for improvement in a developing SME
• Advised on taking on larger contracts, resulting in new Educational building improvements contracts
• Sourced and vetted sub contractor staff for short term flexibility
• Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring timely completion and quality control.

• Carried out 64 outstanding machine guard Risk Assessments and developed 43 improvements plans complete with circuit designs and test protocols.
• Developed communication plan and presented it to The management team.
• Developed and steered in house Maintenance Team to complete small and medium sized modifications to get all machines up to current standards.
• Hands on panel building
• Full guard and interlock upgrade on plants most productive machine, Leiner Press.
• Weekly reviews with Plant Engineering manager and UK Health and Safety Engineer.
• All outstanding machines completed and fully tested and verified.
• left the department with 2 fully qualified Machine Guard Safety Engineers and a self sufficient group.

• Managed and successfully took the Electrical and Instrumentation and control aspect of a £30m new inhaler production line from scratch to completion. All work was carried out within a fully operational manufacturing site
• Working with consultant, selected and managed an electrical installation company and a Software house to fully design, verify test and meet all aspects of the GMP, MHRA and 3M in-house regulations.
• Daily morning meetings with rest of production leaders, Plant Management and Supervisors, to ensure no cross contamination and report and gives heads up of any up and coming high risk installation or tasks.
• Part budget management of all electrical aspects of main project.
• Worked on German Sister site, 3M Karman, near Düsseldorf. Signing off of guarding systems and working with T.U.V. IS specialist to get coating head re classified. All completed within 8 weeks.

• Full supervision, development and welfare management of a team of a multi disciplined Maintenance Team of 36
• Shift management of a 24/7 operation to ensure all shifts covered, new shift patterns introduced on a temporary and permanent basis to fulfill cover shift requirements.
• Optimisation and historical analysis of breakdowns vs Planned Maint schedules, and hands on assistance and guidance on any main plant stoppage of more than 30 minutes
• Communication with all management levels on breakdowns, safety improvements and corrective action development for and dangerous occurrences
• Management of continual improvement projects by all Maint Team members.
• Development of KPI's for suppliers and external support groups.

• Full Management of site when on Night shift and after management team left work for the day.
• Optimised shift schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
• Reported key metrics for informed business decision-making.
• Minimised downtime through proactive equipment maintenance.
• Improved team morale via effective communication and feedback.
• Full management of any site related safety incidents

• Full 24/7 operations support, working 4 rotating shifts patterns. Carry out breakdown response and planned Maint schedules
• Tested system components after repairs for total assurance of proper functioning.
• Collaborated with team members, fostering a cohesive work environment.
• Ensured safety by adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Improved operational efficiency with regular maintenance tasks.
• Carried out mini continual improvement projects to overcome long standing maintenance issues.

Served an indentured 4 year apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering . Following a successful apprenticeship, I was immediately taken on as a Maint Electrician and worked in many departments of a body in white car body manufacture and paint shop

• Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures, promoting a professional work atmosphere.
• Passed all required exams at college with distinction
• was allowed to continue with my FE and went on to achieve HNC
• Worked on breakdowns, planned Maint schedules and continual improvement projects
• Designed, installed and tested lighting and power distribution systems