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Neil Brown

Hebburn,Tyne And Wear

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and communication skills. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and remains calm under pressure, ensuring effective team management and project success. Committed to leveraging these core competencies to drive organisational growth and achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Continuous Improvement Technician

Zentia
Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
12.2023 - Current
  • Investigating plant issues using Kaizen and Green Belt methodology's
  • Plant improvement through Focused Improvement projects.
  • Daily data analysis to identify and then correct plant issues.
  • Creating Standard Operating Procedures, Reaction Plans, Standard Settings documents to ensure

Production Supervisor

Zentia
Gateshead
12.2018 - 12.2023
  • Led production shift of 20 people ensuring plant KPI's met whilst enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
  • Reacting to production issues in high pressure environment.
  • Production planning on a daily basis.
  • Conducted performance appraisals with employees.
  • Managed staffing levels and allocated resources for production requirements.
  • Carried out disciplinary investigations.
  • Involvement with recruitment of new staff.
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure smooth running of production department.
  • Holding regular crew briefs to ensure good communication.


Production Operator

Zentia
Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
11.2005 - 12.2018
  • Carried out day to day tasks accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Training of new operators.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
  • Identified potential issues during the production process, preventing unnecessary downtime.

Launch Technician

Johnson Controls
Washington, Tyne And Wear
07.2003 - 12.2005
  • Identified potential issues with new product design through meticulous testing and evaluation of trial parts.
  • Facilitated smoother project execution by effectively liaising with engineers and other technicians.
  • Contributed to team targets by providing support during high-priority production trials
  • Running production trials.
  • Training of new operators in all aspects of new product launch's.

Education

Management

Gateshead College (Day Release)
Gateshead
09.2017 - 06.2018

Supervisor

Gateshead College (Day Release)
Gateshead
09.2016 - 06.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Business And Office Procedures

South Tyneside College (Day Release)
Tyne And Wear
09.1989 - 06.1991

GCSEs - Maths/English Language/Business Studies/Design And Realisation

Hebburn Comprehensive
Hebburn
06.1988 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • Music
  • Family time
  • Football

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Technician

Zentia
12.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor

Zentia
12.2018 - 12.2023

Management

Gateshead College (Day Release)
09.2017 - 06.2018

Supervisor

Gateshead College (Day Release)
09.2016 - 06.2017

Production Operator

Zentia
11.2005 - 12.2018

Launch Technician

Johnson Controls
07.2003 - 12.2005

NVQ Level 3 - Business And Office Procedures

South Tyneside College (Day Release)
09.1989 - 06.1991

GCSEs - Maths/English Language/Business Studies/Design And Realisation

Hebburn Comprehensive
06.1988 - 07.1988
Neil Brown