A driven and adaptable production team leader with over 10 years experience at various fast paced manufacturing environments. Hardworking with a proven track record for driving operational efficiency, hitting targets and achieving company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production Team Leader
BRC Reinforcement
Newport
09.2018 - Current
Responsible for the output of the largest line across the group, producing up to 100 tonne of rebar per shift.
Team briefings - outlining objectives, assessing previous shift performance and discussing any possible queries or health and safety issues.
Prioritizing orders and utilizing personnel to meet delivery times.
Regular stock checks, liaising with planning department to ensure orders can be fulfilled.
Shear line operation - cutting rebar stock to desired length, working to tolerances and targeting minimal scrap.
Overhead crane driver - moving lifts of up to 4 tonne and 18 metres in length, carrying out complex loading of finished product onto trailers (up to 28 tonne).
Manufacturing Technician
IQE
Cardiff
11.2015 - 08.2018
Growth technician - responsible for carrying out production runs across 12 reactors.
Completing in depth pre run checks prior to loading of product.
Use of specialist handling tools to load extremely delicate semiconductor material.
Carrying out regular chemical changes with use of hazardous acids.
Cleanroom technician - detailed visual inspection of product post growth.
Performing operations on test and measurement equipment, completing accurate records of specified product characteristics.
Liaising with engineering departments - assisting in modifications and participating in any problem solving where necessary.
Production Operative
International Rectifier
Newport
04.2011 - 11.2015
Responsible for loading, unloading and monitoring product across 15 furnaces.
Loading process information to a variety of high tech semiconductor machines.
Arranging, prioritizing and running product through various chemical stations.
Visual and performance quality checks of finished product.
Completing machine maintenance tasks tasks including blade and tape changes.
Accurate recording of production levels.
Education
BTEC National Certificate in Sport -
St Julian's Comprehensive School
Newport
09.2008 - 05.2010
GCSEs -
St Julian's Comprehensive School
Newport
09.2003 - 05.2008
Skills
Versatile and multiskilled operator with knowledge of various production processes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate teams
Excellent communication skills with experience of liaising with all departments and levels of management
Very well versed in health and safety due to use of lifting equipment and hazardous chemicals
Computer literate, using a wide range of applications for employment and personal use
Certified and experienced overhead crane driver
Affiliations
Combining my love of sport with regular gym work I aim to maintain a high level of fitness, playing rugby in National League 2 East with Newport Saracens RFC. I also like to spend time with friends and love to entertain my young family - my wife and two sons.