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Paul Weir

Production Lead (Operations Manager)
49 Broughton Road, Bessacar, Doncaster

Summary

PERSONAL PROFILE. A commercially aware and financially astute manager who has a successful track record of delivering results by engaging in every aspect of the production process. I am a superb communicator and a creative thinker, possessing excellent leadership skills, and have the ability to develop others to achieve their full potential. I have the knowledge, skill, and ability to coordinate production activities so that they exceed set targets. During my career I have specifically worked on the Project Management, Production and Logistics of, glass containers, vehicle conversions and plastic injection moulding process. I am a decisive and committed individual who knows how to operate in a high-speed automated production environment. Right now, I am looking to develop further in a growing and innovative company that will support me through the development and progression of genuine career opportunities. My passion is increasing productivity and profitability through exploring new ideas.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager (Production Lead)

Solus (Aviva) Accident Repair Centres
11.2020 - Current
  • Motivating site employees to continually achieve targets and reduce Key to Key time
  • Reviewing the overall performance and identifying training necessities of site personnel
  • Customer facing, along with Customer Service Lead on matters concerning quality, rectification, and complaints
  • Set up projects to address various production issues
  • Established regular inspection of finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards for the customer
  • A key strength is communication; building strong relationships with people in order to deliver the best results
  • Managed Parts dept
  • Spend to be lowest in group
  • Regularly in top 4 for site performance key measures
  • Analysing production data to identify and resolve any production issues
  • Supervising and enforcing right first time and quality standards
  • Control of site expenditure, costs, profit, and loss
  • I instil confidence in others and approach new challenges with an open mind
  • I am proving to be a natural leader and developer of people.

Change Team Manager

Beatson Clark Ltd
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Approached by Production Director to manage fractious Change Team
  • Introduced a successful forum for the team to air challenges, grievances as well as achievements, leading to better internal communication
  • Orchestrated competency and skills training for the team, with projects and E-Learning, generating a decrease in overall job change times
  • Brought unruly team members to task, by using job descriptions and working closely with HR to successfully manage the team
  • Set up a monthly Microsoft Teams meeting for collaborating with Site Production Managers to find best practices, continuous improvements, and solutions
  • Established a hierarchy structure for the Change Team members
  • Managed disciplinary action for disruptive team members
  • Investigated, adopted, and implemented new programs and policies and provided training to meet improvements
  • Implemented a Job Change Handover Sheet to capture data for problem areas, time capture and responsibilities
  • Driving down job change times to achieve increased production
  • Established process improvements
  • Introduced group changes with new ideas and innovative thinking
  • Executing site strategic plan and aligning it with Solus Auto Repair Centres strategy.

Shift Manager

Beatson Clark Ltd
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Ensured operational productivity goals were achieved by prioritizing assignments, problem solving, and directing the workforce in an ever-changing manufacturing environment
  • Created, managed, and monitored daily production schedules and increased employee’s safety awareness
  • Monitored employee performance by conducting daily evaluations to ensure facility ran efficiently and effectively while providing guidance, feedback, and encouragement
  • Commended on results from having a different approach to managing the shift group.

Production Manager (Interim/Project manager)

MTL Adv. Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Project Management of Prefabricated School building frame units
  • Working with contract clients on matters concerning their product starting from release to final shipment
  • Reviewing the overall performance and identifying training necessities of production personnel
  • Working with design team to simplify Engineering drawings for greater clarity for Assembly Team.

Production Manager (Interim/Project Manager)

Ancon Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Project managed installation of 3rd Forging machine
  • Managing 7 Production Cell areas to drive increased output
  • Working with Production Planner to manage sales expectations
  • Developed new Operator skills by sourcing Machine Setter training
  • Introduced machine output targets
  • Empowering Supervisors to “lead from the front” and offer ideas and solutions
  • Introduced job timings to achieve production targets
  • Championed a clean workplace by introducing clean up times at end of shift and a competition for best kept Cell of the month
  • Center-lined” machine settings to give more control for maintenance and job set-up and reduce breakdowns
  • Introduced a Maintenance Plan for All 7 Production areas
  • Reduced headcount by changing shift patterns.

Production Project Manager (Interim/Project Manager)

Montracon Ltd
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Project Management of Reduction of WIP project in Hall 5 and vehicle stock yard by creation of an independent Finishing Team
  • Project managed reduced Hall 5 WIP bays from 9 bays to 3 bays
  • Identifying and facilitating process improvement projects to drive cultural change
  • Introduced and supported the notion of continuous improvement within the company through department workshops
  • Developing and measuring standards for business processes
  • Leading the company’s ‘Continuous Improvement Program’ to engage a cross-functional team towards effective development
  • Directing and facilitating the ongoing lean improvement process using techniques such as Kaizen, 5’S, TPM, Kanban, etc
  • Driving the production lines to increase performance against target
  • Teaching others to lead improvement efforts, empowering Manager & Supervisor level to offer their own ideas and solutions
  • Worked to reduce the impact of unfinished vehicles in Hall 5, by achieving 90% RFT in Hall 4
  • Introduced Job timings to achieve effective time management
  • Achieved manning reduction in Hall 5 by redeployment to Hall 4 and other departments
  • Introduced a Maintenance Plan for Beam Welder and CNC Plasma Cutter
  • Increased production efficiency from 8 to 10 chassis per day in Hall 1 with voluntary change to contractual hours on Beam Welder.

Production Manager

O&H Vehicle Conversions
07.2014 - 02.2018
  • O&H Vehicle Conversions
  • Managing over 150 employees, across 7 Departments with 7 Team Leaders; with full responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training of personnel
  • Managing manufacturing process to ensure product is delivered on time and under budget while maintaining quality standards
  • Gather data from Production Schedule, Vehicle Build Specification, and previous build records to compile Line Tracking Sheets to monitor build times
  • Implemented 4pm Daily Production meeting and introduced Weekly Improvement Action Log
  • Improve efficiency of production by migrating employees and equipment to maximize their utilization
  • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure delivery of key materials
  • Implementing Lean Manufacturing strategies to improve manufacturing processes and reduce waste
  • Maintain compliance with fire codes, building regulations and H&S guidelines
  • Managed logistics to Line, delivery and distribution times for vehicles
  • Persuaded Senior Management to move two satellite unit departments into the main hall by restructuring the main hall layout with a potential saving of £400k over a year
  • Set up a Key Tracker system from my presentation to control Key usage, resulting in no more lost keys & reduction in lost time man hours
  • Created an eBay project for removed items from build vehicles, & an environmental re-evaluation for waste; set up as a self-sustaining value stream, used partly for Christmas bonus scheme
  • Managed a 5’s project to streamline the production lines & departments
  • Simplified SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) system with OPL’s (One Page Lessons) & (OPIP’s) One Page Improvement Plan’s
  • Host a weekly Operational Improvement project meeting, giving reduction in vehicle build times, this has to date produced; a.) Standardized Tracking Project
  • B.) One-piece panel project
  • C.) One Piece Floors
  • D.) Parts assembly by suppliers.

Production Specialist (Supervisor)

Ardagh Glass
01.1999 - 01.2014

Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Portola Packaging Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1999

Warehouse Team Leader

Fellowes Manufacturing Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1997

Pipe Fitter and Welder

N.G. Bailey Organisation Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1993

Production Operative

Fellowes Manufacturing Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1992

Apprentice Pipe Fitter and Welder

Crown House Engineering
01.1987 - 01.1991

Education

ITEC Training
ILM Level 5. Operations Management.

Online Home Study
ILM Level 4. Leadership And Management.

Online Home Study
NEBOSH National General Certificate.

The Excellence Partnership
Lean Thinking In Manufacturing

Ardagh Glass Training Centre
NVQ 2 And NVQ 3 Glass Manufacture

Skills

Extensive mechanical knowledge and skillsundefined

Accomplishments

  • C and G Stage 1, The Nature of Glass.
  • R.S.A. Certificate (stage 1 and stage 2) Computer Literacy and Information Technology
  • C. and G. Craft Certificate in Heating and Ventilating fitting
  • C. and G. Advanced Craft Certificate in Construction Services Welding (Oxygen and Acetylene)
  • C. and G. Advanced Craft Certificate in Construction Services Welding (Manual metal arc)
  • R.T.I.T.B. Certificate Reach Truck operator
  • R.T.I.T.B. Certificate Counterbalance Truck operator
  • R.T.I.T.B. Certificate Elevating Cab Order Picker / Pallet Stacker operator
  • C. and G. Certificate in Communication Skills (level 1)
  • Attended and passed one/two-day training courses including: -

    • Supervisory Management, Management Skills, Equality and Diversity, Manual Handling, Risk Assessment, Noise and COSHH, Health and Safety at Work, Personal Protective Equipment

Interests

Family Time, Walking, Reading, Gardening, Shooting, Dog Walking, Collecting Whisky

Timeline

Site Manager (Production Lead)

Solus (Aviva) Accident Repair Centres
11.2020 - Current

Change Team Manager

Beatson Clark Ltd
10.2019 - 11.2020

Shift Manager

Beatson Clark Ltd
05.2019 - 10.2019

Production Manager (Interim/Project manager)

MTL Adv. Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2019

Production Manager (Interim/Project Manager)

Ancon Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2018

Production Project Manager (Interim/Project Manager)

Montracon Ltd
02.2018 - 08.2018

Production Manager

O&H Vehicle Conversions
07.2014 - 02.2018

Production Specialist (Supervisor)

Ardagh Glass
01.1999 - 01.2014

Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Portola Packaging Ltd
01.1997 - 01.1999

Warehouse Team Leader

Fellowes Manufacturing Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1997

Pipe Fitter and Welder

N.G. Bailey Organisation Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1993

Production Operative

Fellowes Manufacturing Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1992

Apprentice Pipe Fitter and Welder

Crown House Engineering
01.1987 - 01.1991

ITEC Training

Online Home Study

Online Home Study

The Excellence Partnership

Ardagh Glass Training Centre

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