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Jeff Hudson

Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on manufacturing management. Skilled in streamlining production processes and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and team leadership. Committed to driving continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality standards.

Offering strong leadership and problem-solving abilities with background in team coordination and project management. Knowledgeable about streamlining processes, improving productivity, and maintaining quality standards. Skilled in communication, time management, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Ready to use and develop organisational, analytical, and strategic planning skills in a manufacturing role.

Having worked in a range of small to mid size (100 people) companies I have gained great knowledge of compliance and understanding of people to meet the business needs of the organisation.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Manufacturing manager

Titan Motorsport & Automotive Eng Ltd
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire
02.2007 - 11.2024
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing strategies.
  • Established clear communication channels for smoother workflow in the manufacturing unit.
  • Instituted robust quality assurance protocols to minimise product defects.
  • Complied with health and safety regulations whilst ensuring high productivity levels.
  • Delegated responsibilities effectively amongst the team members to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored product standards with regular testing and inspections.
  • Optimised resource utilisation by devising efficient production schedules and plans.
  • Developed training programmes, improving overall staff competency levels in the plant.
  • Ensured machine maintenance, reducing downtime due to equipment malfunctions.
  • Reviewed work orders to guarantee accurate production quantities at all times.
  • Upheld compliance with industry standards through rigorous process control measures.
  • Abided by environmental regulations during waste management, promoting sustainable practices.
  • Executed continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing overall factory performance.
  • Implemented strategic manufacturing techniques including design, techniques and associated methodology in order to streamline costs and staff efficiencies to achieve time sensitive deadlines and costs.
  • Wrote manufacturing policies, procedures and work instructions to support and improve processes.
  • Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
  • Adhered to regulatory and statutory requirements for automotive manufacturing.

Manufacturing Manager

Baltic Engineering
Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
05.1997 - 02.2007


  • Established clear communication channels for smoother workflow in the manufacturing unit.
  • Instituted robust quality assurance protocols to minimise product defects.
  • Managed supply chain operations, resulting in timely delivery of raw materials
  • Liaise with existing and new customers about available products, quoting and lead times
  • Managed staff time, holiday entitlement and leave - ensuring the smooth operation of the workshop at all times


Machine shop supervisor

Wilson's Plc
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
05.1991 - 05.1997


  • Streamlined workflow for improved productivity and reduced downtime.
  • Optimised machine performance with regular maintenance and quality checks.
  • Improved safety standards to ensure accident-free work environment
  • Was employed to set up the Machine Shop as they were new to this as they were only a Metal stockist

Education

O-levels -

Hillside
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
09.1980 - 07.1984

Skills

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Performance Management
  • Customer relationship building
  • Budgetary control
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Production scheduling
  • Continuous improvement strategies
  • Performance monitoring
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Technical drawing understanding
  • Manufacturing best practices
  • 6s principles
  • Disciplinary and grievance management
  • LEAN manufacturing
  • Employee supervision
  • Quality and risk assessment
  • Cross department benchmarking
  • ISO certified
  • Production troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Performance reviews
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Accomplishments

Regularly exceeding monthly targets ensuring low scrap value and high recoverable hours awarded financially monthly.

Certificate in Internal Auditing fro ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

Certificate in 'Managing Safely' (iosh)

Advanced product and quality Planning

Noise, measurement and reporting in the workplace

Timeline

Manufacturing manager

Titan Motorsport & Automotive Eng Ltd
02.2007 - 11.2024

Manufacturing Manager

Baltic Engineering
05.1997 - 02.2007

Machine shop supervisor

Wilson's Plc
05.1991 - 05.1997

O-levels -

Hillside
09.1980 - 07.1984

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