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James Wayman

James Wayman

Coleford,GLS

Summary

Experienced Technical Operator with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverage industry at Suntory Food and Beverage since 2010. Proficient in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting on Tetra Pak process plant, KHS, Fuji, and other machinery. Skilled in SAP system operations, leadership, communication, and team management. Proven ability to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and increase output through efficient operating practices. Strong background in safety awareness and exceptional knowledge of OEE ideology. Previous experience as a Labourer at Walding and Sons Building with expertise in operating heavy machinery and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards on construction sites. Career goal: to leverage extensive technical skills and leadership abilities to drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Hard-working Team Leader with just over 1 years of experience. Analyses KPIs and implements service enhancements. Engaging and motivational leader, skilled at training and coaching high-performing employees.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Labourer

Walding and sons building
  • Operating heavy machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks
  • Laying kerbs and paving resurfacing roads
  • Performing setup and cleanup tasks on site
  • Providing general maintenance of construction equipment
  • Set up and dismantled temporary structures.
  • Transported raw materials safely and efficiently to minimise risk.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety standards on construction sites, minimising risk of accidents.
  • Worked efficiently under pressure resulting in consistent productivity despite tight schedules.

Team leader

Suntory beverage & food GB&I
Coleford, Gloucestershire
2024.05 - Current

Currently serving as standing PLO while nearing completion of team leader apprenticeship.
Developed strong leadership and operational planning skills during apprenticeship.
Gained expertise in end-to-end production processes and people management.
Led teams to enhance efficiency and uphold quality standards.
Supported continuous improvement through practical problem-solving techniques.
Applied on-the-job learning to optimise overall team performance.

Technical operator

Suntory food and beverage
2010.01 - Current
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks
  • Good understanding and can operate using SAP system
  • Understand different team roles and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills in areas responsibility
  • Excellent understanding and knowledge on trouble shooting on Tetra Pak process plant, KHS, Fuji, and many more machines we operate
  • Fully competent in caustic washing and production change overs on the tetra process kit
  • Able to work with and complete kaizens
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks, identifying and rectifying faults to minimize downtime.
  • Streamlined workflow by introducing efficient operating practices, reducing waste and increasing output.

Education

Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship - Coleford / Gloscol

Gloucestershire College
Gloucestershire

NVQ Level 2 - Technical Operator

GET – Gloucestershire Engineering Training
Gloucestershire

English Level 2 - Reading & Writing

Gloscol
Gloucestershire

Maths Level 2 - Gloscol

Gloscol
Gloucestershire

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Management skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Exceptional knowledge of OEE ideology
  • Processing knowledge

Current Role Skills

  • Proficient in using SAP to manage production orders, track materials, and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Effectively organise labour and resources to meet production targets while staying within agreed labour budgets.
  • Actively contribute to Kaizen initiatives, identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Drive performance on the production line by monitoring KPIs, addressing issues in real time, and motivating team members.
  • Provide strong day to day leadership, ensuring clear communication, adherence to standard work, and continuous improvement culture.

Custom Section

  • Suntory Food and Beverage, Technical Operator, 01/01/10, Present, Perform preventative maintenance tasks., Good understanding and can operate using SAP system., Understand different team roles and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills in areas of responsibility., Excellent understanding and knowledge on troubleshooting on Tetra Pak process plant, KHS, Fuji, and many more machines we operate., Fully competent in caustic washing and production changeovers on the tetra process kit., Able to work with and complete kaizens.
  • Walding and Sons Building, Labourer, Operating heavy machinery, such as excavators and dumper trucks., Laying kerbs and paving resurfacing roads., Performing setup and cleanup tasks on site., Providing general maintenance of construction equipment.

Hobbies and interests

  • Running
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
  • Football
  • Reading

Timeline

Team leader

Suntory beverage & food GB&I
2024.05 - Current

Technical operator

Suntory food and beverage
2010.01 - Current

Labourer

Walding and sons building

Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship - Coleford / Gloscol

Gloucestershire College

NVQ Level 2 - Technical Operator

GET – Gloucestershire Engineering Training

English Level 2 - Reading & Writing

Gloscol

Maths Level 2 - Gloscol

Gloscol
James Wayman