Jonathan Thomas
Telford
Summary
Profile Summary
I am an accomplished leader with nearly 15 years of experience across multiple manufacturing environments. I have developed strong operational, people management, and decision-making skills, consistently delivering results in fast-paced production settings.
With a proven track record of leading teams, driving performance, and maintaining high standards, I am now relocating and seeking a new opportunity closer to my Staffordshire base where I can continue to add value and contribute to operational excellence
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Muller
Telford
05.2019 - Current
- Led and managed a team of over 40 employees in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment, ensuring smooth and efficient shift operations at all times.
- Acted as Site Lead during shifts, taking full responsibility for operational decision-making and performance delivery across a vast site and departments.
- Drove performance through a consistent focus on Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost (SQSC), ensuring all targets and KPIs were achieved or exceeded.
- Maintained strict adherence to health & safety regulations, fostering a strong safety-first culture and reducing workplace incidents.
- Been heaily involved in the implementation of MPS (The muller production system) a 5S and lean approach to working currently in its third year.
- Ensured product quality standards were upheld working with a dedicated QC team in line with company and regulatory requirements, minimising waste and customer complaints.
- Coordinated production activities to meet service and delivery targets, working closely with planning and logistics teams.
- Managed labour and operational costs effectively, optimising resource allocation while maintaining productivity.
- Made real-time decisions to resolve operational issues, minimise downtime, and maintain production continuity.
- Coached, developed, and motivated team members to improve performance, engagement, and succession readiness.
- Conducted shift briefings, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and team output
Assistant Production Manager
Telford Copper Cylinders
Telford
12.2014 - 05.2019
- Accountable for the full operation of the stainless steel production line, overseeing the process from flat sheet through to finished heating cylinders.
- Coordinated across departments to meet production targets and ensure timely dispatch of products.
- Delivered clear direction to the workforce at the start of each shift, setting expectations and ensuring daily production targets were achieved
- Managed staff holidays and labour allocation to maintain operational coverage and efficiency.
- Supported the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contributing to consistent processes and improved product quality control.
- Controlled and distributed documentation, enabling section supervisors to work efficiently with accurate paperwork and production lists.
Senior Operator
Creamer
Telford
01.2013 - 12.2014
Standards manger
The Cooperative Food
Telford
05.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
HACCP level 3
Food safety level 3
COSHH
IOSH
LOTO
DSEAR
GDPR
5S
Fire Marshal
Emergency controller
Multiple managerial and policy based skills
Team leadership
Lean (MPS)
Performing engineering operations
TIG/MIG (Stainless steel)
Timeline
Shift Manager
Muller
05.2019 - Current
Assistant Production Manager
Telford Copper Cylinders
12.2014 - 05.2019
Senior Operator
Creamer
01.2013 - 12.2014
Standards manger
The Cooperative Food
05.2010 - 01.2013