Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager
Steris, IMS
Reading, Berkshire
01.2015 - Current
·To be responsible for the day to day running of the production unit and the logistical collection and delivery of contaminated products to the site and the delivery of quality sterilized products to the customer.
To deal with all the queries from NHS staff including doctors, nurses and theatre coordinator in relation to buying of instruments to check if they meet the sterilisation parameters.
To manage any breakdown issues, staff, and stock for offsite endoscopy unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital Site.
Acting as site lead for working towards lean culture.
To monitor and ensure that all product dispatched conform to accepted Company Quality guidelines and procedures and promoting a quality centred Organisational culture.
To actively monitor and manage absence levels of staff.
Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
Conducted internal and external audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
Identified and drove improvements to minimise exceptions without adding risk or disruption to processes.
Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
Production Manager
InHouse Sterile Services, Sterile Services
Ruislip, London
07.2011 - 12.2014
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, delivering output to deadlines.
Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of all production work.
Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
Held team meetings to discuss product value and vision while allowing team members to give ideas and suggestions.
Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
Reviewed and analysed production performance indicators and requirements to maximise output quality.
Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance and production metrics.
Directed and motivated team of 25 production staff.
Sterile Services Supervisor
IHSS
Ruislip, London
07.2009 - 06.2011
To supervise staff in all areas of production and distribution whilst ensuring standards of the decontamination and sterilisation process are maintained and work quotas met within a controlled environment
Responsible for processing of Endoscopic, Orthopaedic, Cardiac, Dental, ENT and various other speciality instruments
Providing services to Ealing Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital, Hillingdon Hospital, Mount Vernon Hospital, Harefield Hospital, Chelsea, and Sutton Hospital
Working in-line with the quality management system model and medical devices directive
Working with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure a fluid and successful team
Maintain delivery schedules according to the contract agreement
Use various IT resources to document and produce rotas and schedules
Ensure that staff follow and adhere to all departmental policies and procedures
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care
Participate in in-house meetings
To ensure that COSHH, HTM and all applicable Health & Safety standards and requirements are met at all times
Education
Diploma in Principles of leadership & Management - Management