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John  Harris

John Harris

Emneth,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Experienced process operator with years in manufacturing industry. Skilled in operating and maintaining various production equipment, monitoring process control systems and implementing quality control measures.

I now have over a decade of experience on Fanuc, Engel and Nestal Injection moulding machines, along with an array of ancillary equipment including Frigel and Tool temp TCU's, Plasdan Injection units, Webber rotary tables, standalone hydraulic units, Motan & Summit material drying/Handling/dosing systems.

I have a very good working relationship with all levels of staff within Business unit 1 at Recipharm.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Process Technician lvl 2

Recipharm
Kingsand, Norfolk
01.2019 - Current
  • Implemented Health and Safety processes to minimise accidents and near misses.
  • Boosted productivity by analysing and improving plant performance.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to resolve issues and secure cost savings.
  • Develop process's for new and existing tooling.
  • Operated automated equipment with strong manufacturing knowledge.
  • Support and train the Process Technicians lvl 1.
  • Perform validation runs on all Hyperion tooling and Moulding cells.

Operator - MTO & Cell lead Hyperion

Recipharm
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
05.2008 - 01.2019


  • Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
  • Perform all task from Bagging and tagging through to tool hanging, program loading, basic fault finding and problem solving.
  • SAP task including stock management through to Pic counts.

Quality controller

Linda McCartney, Vegetarian food factory
Fakenham, Norfolk
09.2006 - 05.2008
  • Reviewed incoming goods against specifications, rejecting inadequate materials, components and finished products.
  • Monitored temperature of products in storage and on packing line.
  • Carried out regular critical control checks on production line.
  • Supervised product dispatch, verifying finished products met company standards.
  • Checking of X-ray and Metal detection equipment.

Hygiene team leader

Kinnerton Confectionery
Fakenham, Norfolk
08.1998 - 09.2006
  • Tested chemicals to determine strength, prevent wastage and meet cleaning objectives.
  • Ordered and managed stock of hygiene chemicals and consumables from suppliers.
  • Maintained cleaning and training records to track staff performance and hygiene compliance.
  • Trained new staff on cleaning methods and chemical awareness.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Motor vehicle Maintenace

Norwich City College, Norwich
09.1993 - 07.1994

NVQ Level 2 - fabrication and manufacturing

Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Fakenham
09.1992 - 07.1993

GCSEs - double cert science, Math's, English, Agricultural Science.

Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Fakenham, Norfolk
09.1987 - 07.1992

Skills

  • 5S proficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Tenacity
  • SAP
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Health and safety
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Process monitoring

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Process Technician lvl 2 - Recipharm
01.2019 - Current
Operator - MTO & Cell lead Hyperion - Recipharm
05.2008 - 01.2019
Quality controller - Linda McCartney, Vegetarian food factory
09.2006 - 05.2008
Hygiene team leader - Kinnerton Confectionery
08.1998 - 09.2006
Norwich City College - NVQ Level 2, Motor vehicle Maintenace
09.1993 - 07.1994
Fakenham Academy Norfolk - NVQ Level 2, fabrication and manufacturing
09.1992 - 07.1993
Fakenham Academy Norfolk - GCSEs, double cert science, Math's, English, Agricultural Science.
09.1987 - 07.1992
John Harris