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
2023.12 - 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
2018.12 - 2023.12
- 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
2005.11 - 2018.12
- 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
2003.07 - 2005.12
- 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 2017.09 - 2018.06
Supervisor
Gateshead College (Day Release)
Gateshead 2016.09 - 2017.06
NVQ Level 3 - Business And Office Procedures
South Tyneside College (Day Release)
Tyne And Wear 1989.09 - 1991.06
GCSEs - Maths/English Language/Business Studies/Design And Realisation
Hebburn Comprehensive
Hebburn 1988.06 - 1988.07
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Music
- Family time
- Football
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Technician
Zentia
2023.12 - Current
Production Supervisor
Zentia
2018.12 - 2023.12
Management
Gateshead College (Day Release)
2017.09 - 2018.06
Supervisor
Gateshead College (Day Release)
2016.09 - 2017.06
Production Operator
Zentia
2005.11 - 2018.12
Launch Technician
Johnson Controls
2003.07 - 2005.12
NVQ Level 3 - Business And Office Procedures
South Tyneside College (Day Release)
1989.09 - 1991.06
GCSEs - Maths/English Language/Business Studies/Design And Realisation
Hebburn Comprehensive
1988.06 - 1988.07