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Certification
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Michael Somerville

Planning/Supervisor
Cardenden,Fife

Summary

Accomplished Production Planner with 10 years of experience in providing smooth production operations by managing schedules, inventory and logistics. Talented in collaborating with teams to monitor productivity, review raw material inventory and determine production scheduling. Adept in developing solutions for increasing productivity through a strong understanding of final product, manufacturing equipment and all aspects of daily operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Production planner

Fife Fabrications
Glenrothes, Fife
02.2019 - Current
  • Allocated tasks to team efficiently
  • Managed exceptions ensuring seamless operations
  • Delivered effective handover plans ensuring seamless transition of responsibilities
  • Coordinated 50 direct operators across 8 sections
  • Created detailed production schedules to ensure timely task completion and meet target deadlines
  • Partnered with sales colleagues to optimise short lead time processes
  • Coordinated and scheduled work documents to meet project deadlines
  • Oversaw capacity management for improved operational efficiency
  • Formulated and implemented alternative strategies to prevent production delays
  • Thrive under pressure in demanding workplaces

Nightshirt Supervisor

Fife Fabrications
Glenrothes, Fife
10.2014 - 02.2019
  • Developed new skills quickly to enhance efficiency and meet task deadlines
  • Ensured compliance with standards, policies, and regulations for a safe work environment
  • Led a team of 20 operators to ensure smooth nightshift operations
  • Directed team in implementing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Planned and coordinated projects to achieve objectives within agreed timeframes
  • Led staff appraisals to evaluate performance and create customised professional development plans
  • Performed risk assessments on new equipment and hazardous chemicals
  • Reviewed time records and coordinated time-off requests for enhanced workforce management
  • Managed weekday and weekend overtime schedules for 30+ employees across departments

Production Expeditor

Fife Fabrications
Glenrothes, Fife
10.2011 - 10.2014
  • Tackled internal supply issues and devised solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
  • Revised production schedules to address materials shortages and design alterations
  • Developed timetables and production schedules from sales forecasts
  • Collaborated with managers, sales teams and engineers to revise plans and meet targets

Silk Screening Operator

Fife Fabrications
Glenrothes, Fife
10.2008 - 10.2011

Screen printed both painted and unpainted components

Assembly Production Operator

Fife Fabrications
Glenrothes, Fife
10.2005 - 10.2008

Assembled various components with precision and efficiency

Packing Operator

Fife Fabrications
Glenrothes, Fife
10.2003 - 10.2005

Assembled and packed multiple components efficiently to meet production targets

Education

No Degree - Standard Grads

Kirkcaldy High School
Kirkcaldy Fife
10-2003

Skills

  • Excellent Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Literacy
  • Health and Safety Adherence
  • Deadline management
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Proven experience as production planner
  • Production and Manufacturing Expertise
  • Experience in MRP
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Innovative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Strong communication skills
  • Self-Motivated
  • Team leader
  • Epicor

Certification

  • Managing people for growth program
  • First aid at work
  • IOSH managing safely.
  • Scottish ENG Supervisor training
  • Fire prevention/protection and responsibilities of a fire warden
  • Scottish Engineering - First Line Management Training Course

Interests

  • Fishing
  • Hiking


Timeline

Production planner

Fife Fabrications
02.2019 - Current

Nightshirt Supervisor

Fife Fabrications
10.2014 - 02.2019

Production Expeditor

Fife Fabrications
10.2011 - 10.2014

Silk Screening Operator

Fife Fabrications
10.2008 - 10.2011

Assembly Production Operator

Fife Fabrications
10.2005 - 10.2008

Packing Operator

Fife Fabrications
10.2003 - 10.2005

No Degree - Standard Grads

Kirkcaldy High School
Michael SomervillePlanning/Supervisor