Matthew James Millward

• Operational Turnaround & Team Development: Rebuilt bottling operations post-redundancies, retraining 24-person workforce and implementing asset care programs resulting in consistent site performance of 86% efficiency, 76% OEE, and 12% changeover times from February onwards
• Production Excellence & Process Standardization: Achieved consistent performance across 3 bottling lines with efficiency rates of 80-91% and OEE of 74-80%. Led Line 2 SUTR project reducing changeover times from 226 minutes to 60-minute standard while implementing centreline standards across all equipment
• Business Growth & Capacity Expansion: Successfully commissioned 2 production lines for new customer (Whyte and Mackay) through NPD trials and product development, significantly increasing site manufacturing capacity
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems: Championed 5S implementation across bottling hall using TRACC methodology, driving WCM standards and leading DMAIC/RCPS problem-solving initiatives
• Governance & Compliance Leadership: Execute comprehensive governance framework including SOP reviews, quality investigations, SIRC management, and NPD collaboration while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance

• Delivered 'Right First Time' quality initiative implementation, significantly reducing production errors
• Led first-hour OEE improvement projects across bottling lines, improving startup performance
• Championed SMED/SUTR implementation, achieving asubstantial reduction in changeover times
• Established clear organizational structures and visual management systems

• Project managed & commissioned a£1.2M PVC mixing plant installation.

• Led multiple extrusion optimization projects, achieving 25% increase in production efficiency

• Implemented FIIX maintenance system and standardized process controls across operations

• Directed cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives, reducing material waste by 15%

• Developed and implemented site-wide training framework and grading structure for global operations

• Created standardized documentation and training programs across international teams

• Led extrusion optimization projects and material trials, enhancing product quality

• Established operational benchmarks and quality standards across production processes