Nathan Bandy
Ilminster,Somerset
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in manufacturing leadership and change management. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Adept at forward planning, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness, with a strong focus on health and safety regulations and environmental sustainability practices. Proven track record in mentoring teams, managing production KPIs, and implementing lean and 5S principles to drive efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement through the application of IOSH Health and Safety standards and the 8d problem-solving methodology. Career goal: To leverage extensive experience in manufacturing leadership to drive operational excellence and sustainable growth within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
20025
20025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Cell Manager
Numatic International
Chard, Somerset
02.2020 - Current
- Enforce health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
- Improve sustainability through waste management planning.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes regularly and document analysis results for business improvement and growth.
- Manage project timelines for successful product delivery.
- Generate Key Performance Indicator reporting to drive better performance.
- Manage teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Achieve production targets and maximise efficiency.
- Analyse data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
- Demonstrates excellent leadership skills whilst managing a diverse team of employees.
- Enhance product quality with rigorous quality control measures.
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations, managing 100 employees over 2 double day shifts.
- Coach and mentor 2 shift supervisors in identifying areas for improvement and providing detailed feedback in 1:1 meetings.
- Collaborate with other department heads to align production goals with business objectives.
Production Supervisor
Numatic International
Chard, Somerset
07.2018 - 02.2020
Production Team Leader
Numatic International
Chard, Somerset
11.2010 - 07.2018
Production Operator
Numatic International
Chard, Somerset
08.2005 - 11.2010
Apprentice Gas Engineer
SafeGas (Somerset)
Chard, Somerset
09.2003 - 08.2005
Education
A-Levels - Business/Corporate Communications
Holyrood Academy
Chard, Somerset 04.2001 - 06.2003
A-Levels - Information Technology
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetA-Levels - Communication Studies
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - English Language
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - English Literature
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - Science
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - Maths
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - Business Studies
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - Physical Education
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - History
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetGCSEs - Food Technology
Holyrood Academy
Chard, SomersetSkills
- Problem solving and decision-making
- Mentoring
- Inventory control knowledge
- Environmental sustainability practices
- Waste reduction techniques
- Self-motivation
- Manufacturing leadership
- Production KPI management
- Lean and 5S principles
- IOSH Health and Safety
- 8d problem-solving methodology
Certification
Business Improvement Techniques - NVQ Level 3
Institute of Leadership and Management - NVQ Level 2
CMI Principles of Leadership and Management - Diploma Level 3
IOSH Managing Safely - PASS
TAP Mentoring - PASS
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Football
- Home Improvement Projects
- Following Formula 1
Timeline
Production Cell Manager
Numatic International
02.2020 - Current
Production Supervisor
Numatic International
07.2018 - 02.2020
Production Team Leader
Numatic International
11.2010 - 07.2018
Production Operator
Numatic International
08.2005 - 11.2010
Apprentice Gas Engineer
SafeGas (Somerset)
09.2003 - 08.2005
A-Levels - Business/Corporate Communications
Holyrood Academy
04.2001 - 06.2003
A-Levels - Information Technology
Holyrood Academy
A-Levels - Communication Studies
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - English Language
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - English Literature
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - Science
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - Maths
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - Business Studies
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - Physical Education
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - History
Holyrood Academy
GCSEs - Food Technology
Holyrood Academy
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