Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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Paul Needham

Machynlleth,Powys

Summary

An accomplished professional, that demonstrates exceptional problem analysis, critical-thinking, and technical troubleshooting skills. Known for creative thinking, is safety consciousness, and have extensive product and plant knowledge. Is aiming to leverage these skills towards achieving organisational excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Supervisor

Meadow Inclusions
Dolgellau, Gwynedd
09.2015 - Current
  • Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
  • Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
  • Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.

Supervisor/Engineer/Technical Operator/QA

Brighter Foods
Tywyn, Gwynedd
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Was part of the start of this factory and built up to leading a team of 22 staff on 12 hour shifts, Was multi skilled and did the supervision, engineering, technical operator, QA, was a key holder and maintained and repaired the entire factory, from the compressor, forming rollers, drizzlers, kettles, mixers, enrobers, guillotine/slitters, conveyors, various packing machinery, melt tanks including cooling, heating, plumbing, electrical and mechanical, was responsible for the site on shift.

Production worker

Halo Foods
Tywyn, Gwynedd
08.2001 - 12.2012

I had many roles in this company, packing, kitchen, weighing and sifting, I worked very well as part of a team and lone worker over the course of many years.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Engineering

Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
Dolgellau
09.1995 - 08.1997

GCSEs -

Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn
Tywyn
09.1990 - 08.1995

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Problem analysis
  • Critical-thinking
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Creative thinking
  • Safety consciousness
  • Product knowledge
  • Persuasive communication
  • Resourcefulness
  • Continuous improvement processes
  • Computer literacy

Affiliations

  • Woodworking

Languages

English
Fluent
Welsh
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor

Meadow Inclusions
09.2015 - Current

Supervisor/Engineer/Technical Operator/QA

Brighter Foods
11.2013 - 05.2015

Production worker

Halo Foods
08.2001 - 12.2012

NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Engineering

Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
09.1995 - 08.1997

GCSEs -

Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn
09.1990 - 08.1995
Paul Needham