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Education
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Philip Humber

Derby,Derbyshire

Summary

Adaptable and resourceful professional with extensive experience across diverse business environments, demonstrating exemplary punctuality and attendance.

Possesses excellent communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a strategic planning background. Skilled in functioning at all business levels, thriving under pressure, and excelling in both team settings and independent roles.

Known for exceptional technical knowledge and the ability to think on one's feet, consistently delivering results aligned with organisational goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Project Planner

Alstom Transportation
Derby, Derbyshire
2019.11 - 2024.07

Integral member of self contained Project Core Team responsible for train and associated soft deliverables.

Solely responsible for upkeep of overall Project Plan held and maintained in Primavera P6.

Solely responsible for composition and distribution of contractual 4 weekly Customer Project Plan update.

Responsible for distribution of weekly programme updates to all internal stakeholders.

Responsible for collation and distribution of weekly financial cash projections to all internal stakeholders.

Responsible for booking and coordination of all Project related offsite train movements. Close working with Customer stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption to Customer activities.

Responsible for provision of depot support and coordination of Modification and configuration uplift programmes.

Senior Project Planner

Bombardier Transportation
Derby, Derbyshire
2014.05 - 2019.11

Integral member of self contained Project Core Team responsible for train and associated soft deliverables.

Solely responsible for upkeep of overall Project Plan held and maintained in MS Project.

Solely responsible for composition and distribution of contractual 4 weekly Customer Project Plan update.

Responsible for distribution of weekly programme updates to all internal stakeholders.

Responsible for collation and distribution of weekly financial cash projections to all internal stakeholders.

Responsible for booking and coordination of all Project related offsite train movements.

Project planner

Bombardier Transportation
Derby, Derbyshire
2009.05 - 2009.05

Integral member of self contained Project Core Team responsible for train and associated soft deliverables.

Solely responsible for upkeep of overall Project Plan held and maintained in Primavera P6.

Solely responsible for composition and distribution of contractual 4 weekly Customer Project Plan update.

Responsible for distribution of weekly programme updates to all internal stakeholders.

Responsible for collation and distribution of weekly financial cash projections to all internal stakeholders.

Responsible for planning and coordination of SSL Modification and configuration uplift programmes. Close working with Customer stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and minimal service disruption.

Operations Planning Specialist

Adtranz / Bombardier Transportation
Derby, Derbyshire
2002.01 - 2009.05

Integral member of Operations Team responsible for train manufacture, testing and Provisional Acceptance.

Responsible for production and distribution of weekly and medium term Production, Test and / or Sale programmes in line with site and business objectives.

Responsible for facilitation of daily production meetings to align targets and develop recovery plans and mitigations.

Responsible for coordination with associated business units to ensure operational efficiencies and WIP reduction.

Responsible for close coordination with Project Core Team to align with project Customer and internal commitments and financial objectives.

Responsible for status reporting to internal stakeholders and business partners.

Manufacturing Staff Team Leader

Adtranz
Derby, Derbyshire
1999.02 - 2002.01

Responsible for oversight and output of a small manufacturing stage team.

Responsible for safety and wellbeing of team members whilst undertaking stage activities.

Participation in daily production meetings to report status, material shortfalls and other stage affecting issues.

Responsible for upkeep and accuracy of generic and train specific documentation.

Manufacturing Trainer

Adtranz
Derby
1997.02 - 1999.02

Responsible for development of manufacturing techniques and design solutions as part of small.dedicated team.

Responsible for production and evolution of manufacturing documentation as part of a small dedicated team.

Responsible for development of generic and operation specific tooling as part of a small dedicated team.

Production Staff

Alstom Transportation
Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands
1996.02 - 1997.02

Responsible for manufacture of train carriages as part of a dedicated stage team.

Responsible for contributing towards achievement of stage throughput and manufacturing hours.

Production Staff

British Rail Engineering Ltd
Derby, Derbyshire
1987.07 - 1996.02

Responsible for manufacture of train carriages as part of a dedicated stage team.

Responsible for contributing towards achievement of stage throughput and manufacturing hours.

Manufacturing Apprentice

British Rail Engineering Ltd
Derby, Derbyshire
1983.08 - 1987.07

Learning of manufacturing skills through participation in rolling programme of 12 week placements in various manufacturing environments.

Production of upkeep of apprentice log books capturing a detailed description of all tasks undertaken during manufacturing placements.

Participation where relevant in manufacturing stage activities and target achievement.

Education

O Level - Mathematics

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - Physics

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - Chemistry

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - History

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

Metalwork

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

CSE - English Language

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - German

Lees Brook Secondary School
Derby
1983.07 - 1983.07

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Able to function at all business levels

Good analytical and problem solving skills

Works well under pressure

Able to work in isolation or in a team environment

Excellent technical knowledge

Vast experience in several business environments

Strategic Planning background

Adaptable, resourceful and able to think on ones feet

Exemplary punctuality and attendance history

Affiliations

  • Walking / Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Traveling and enjoying local cuisine

Timeline

Senior Project Planner

Alstom Transportation
2019.11 - 2024.07

Senior Project Planner

Bombardier Transportation
2014.05 - 2019.11

Project planner

Bombardier Transportation
2009.05 - 2009.05

Operations Planning Specialist

Adtranz / Bombardier Transportation
2002.01 - 2009.05

Manufacturing Staff Team Leader

Adtranz
1999.02 - 2002.01

Manufacturing Trainer

Adtranz
1997.02 - 1999.02

Production Staff

Alstom Transportation
1996.02 - 1997.02

Production Staff

British Rail Engineering Ltd
1987.07 - 1996.02

Manufacturing Apprentice

British Rail Engineering Ltd
1983.08 - 1987.07

O Level - Mathematics

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - Physics

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - Chemistry

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - History

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07

Metalwork

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07

CSE - English Language

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07

O Level - German

Lees Brook Secondary School
1983.07 - 1983.07
Philip Humber