- Walking and enjoying nature
- Attending Church and supporting the community
- Socialising and trips away
Linda Swindells
76, Nest Estate, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge.,West Yorkshire
Summary
Results-driven Assembly Manager with expertise in team development and performance enhancement. Manages a diverse team, driving adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Assurance methodologies to ensure high-quality output. Delivers operational improvements through strategic production planning and effective supplier negotiations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembly Manager
Litemania Ltd (trading as Lumalite)
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
06.1998 - 05.2026
- Managed staff hiring, training and performance goals of up to 15 personnel.
- Trained staff in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)s to drive consistently high standards. Reviewing performance weekly.
- Applied Quality Assurance (QA) methodologies to measure output quality. Implementing PAT testing prior to factory release to the customer.
- Maintained building and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Developed and implemented production strategies and closely monitored results. Laying out the workflow and WIP to optimise batch assembly.
- Managed stock control, placing purchasing orders, managing stock to min/max levels.
- Reduced workplace incidents by implementing occupational health and safety requirements. Guard checks, emergency exit control.
- Enforced standards of work and reporting deadlines, to staff and direct to customer and/or Director.
- Tracked outgoing orders, identifying late deliveries and planning improvement action.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement of high-quality materials and components.
- Minimised costs by adjusting processes, managing budgets and controlling expenses.
- Planned project labour, expenses and timeframes to continuously achieve output and quality targets.
- Led meetings and briefings to inform managers on production updates.
- Implemented improved policies and plans to enhance operational processes.
- Negotiated and renewed contracts with customers and suppliers.
- Seasonally working in the field with the installation team, dealing with film crews, councils and public in the lighting industry.
Telephone Sales Representative
WMS Limited (Havocet Hardware)
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
03.1995 - 06.1998
- Sold windows, doors, and various products for construction industry, contributing to sales growth.
- Exceeded demanding targets and bonuses weekly, surpassing company outbound call targets consistently.
- Improved product knowledge and detailed understanding of range through relevant training courses.
- Employed strong communication skills to explain complex information in a clear and understandable manner to customers.
- Handled and quickly resolved customer issues regarding product sales and customer service problems.
Consumerables sales Representative
MicroWorld Limited
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
03.1992 - 03.1995
- Sold computer consumables to clients and end users, enhancing customer access to essential products.
- Generated sales through prospecting leads, cold calling, and closing deals, contributing to overall sales growth.
- Surpassed sales targets through dedicated efforts and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated strong communication and time management skills to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Resolved customer questions, problems and complaints in person and via phone, fostering positive relationships and ensuring effective communication.
Education
B-TEC - Business and Finance
Brunswick Mills College
Halifax01-1992
GCSEs -
Halifax Catholic High School
Halifax01-1989
Skills
- IPAF Powered Access licence
- Portable Appliance Testing Certificate
- Staff management
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Production strategies
- Stock control
- Supplier negotiation
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- IPAF Powered Access certified
- Portable Appliance Testing certified
Interests
Timeline
Assembly Manager
Litemania Ltd (trading as Lumalite)
06.1998 - 05.2026
Telephone Sales Representative
WMS Limited (Havocet Hardware)
03.1995 - 06.1998
Consumerables sales Representative
MicroWorld Limited
03.1992 - 03.1995
B-TEC - Business and Finance
Brunswick Mills College
GCSEs -
Halifax Catholic High School