James McGowan
East Kilbride,South Lanarkshire
Summary
High-Performing team member with over 4 years experience in the Capri-Sun department. Using my in depth knowledge to better the team and the department as a whole. Currently in the role of Stand In Team Leader. Works strongly in both a team and an individual setting. Proven leadership abilities and continually striving for self improvement and new challenges. Pushing toward a full time Team Leader position and to maintain my yearly rating of Delivering Exceptionally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Capri-Sun Stand In Team Leader
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2022.04 - Current
- Responsible for day to day operations of lines 4 and 5 in absence of shift TL.
- Reporting performance and any potential safety/quality concerns to management at daily meetings.
- Overseeing Enact and Lineview compliance.
- Decisive decision making and problem solving.
- Building great communication skills by delivering information daily throughout the production team.
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Gained experience in resolving employee relations issues.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Further developing a strong knowledge of SAP.
- Focus on training throughout the team to assist on the road to silver accreditation.
Technical Operator
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2018.12 - Current
- As part of the Capri-Sun Team during installation of the lines I went through extensive training in all aspects of production.
- Quickly becoming an invaluable member of the department, being able to confidently operate all areas of the lines to a high standard.
- During the early days of Capri-Sun I created a rota allowing operators to move around each day. This aided in further developing the team to a point where each operator could confidently operate each area.
- I have since became a senior member of the team. Training and supervising new Technical Operators and Operators.
- Working as part of a team and individually to find how best to boost performance and efficiency. Through which we have seen the department rise to a world class level.
- Created SOPs and One Point Lessons to aid further development of the team.
- Helped team achieve KPIs through excellent communication, support and encouragement.
- Quickly identified and resolved problems to maintain smooth running of production line.
- Measured performance, acknowledging areas for improvement, minimising production losses.
Operator
Coca-Cola European Partners
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2017.04 - 2018.12
- Consistently demonstrated best practices and conformance to company standards and safety regulations.
- Investigated complex machine faults through fault-finding and quality analysis.
- Mentored new Operators in machine operating best practices and safety regulations through demonstrations.
- Worked across all 4 production lines and Goods In, gaining experience in all areas and forming relationships.
- Developed my ability to work without supervision or as part of a fast moving production team.
Warehouse Order Picker
Phoenix Group
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
2016.05 - 2017.03
- Safely moved and stored stock to protect company assets.
- Maintained clean, tidy working environments, upholding warehouse hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintained exceptional accuracy in warehouse data management for consistent quality standards.
- Processed orders using handheld scanners with speed and precision.
- Worked effectively and efficiently to consistently achieve productivity targets and KPIs.
- Accurately packed and picked high-volume orders in fast-paced environments.
- Labelled and organised packages for accurate deliveries.
Education
Standard Grade Level Qualifications -
Calderglen High School
South Lanarkshire 2008.08 - 2013.01
Business Improvement Academy -
Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service
2023.04 - 2023.07
Skills
- Team management
- Manufacturing process improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Business Improvement Academy -
Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service
2023.04 - 2023.07
Capri-Sun Stand In Team Leader
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
2022.04 - Current
Technical Operator
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
2018.12 - Current
Operator
Coca-Cola European Partners
2017.04 - 2018.12
Warehouse Order Picker
Phoenix Group
2016.05 - 2017.03
Standard Grade Level Qualifications -
Calderglen High School
2008.08 - 2013.01