Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Rhys Mackay

Chorley,Lancashire

Summary

Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in leadership excellence and adaptable leadership, complemented by Six Sigma Certification. Proficient SAP user with expertise in resource management and waste reduction strategies. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of HACCP standards, aiming to leverage skills in a dynamic environment focused on operational efficiency and quality improvement.

Seasoned in shift management with focus on streamlining operations and fostering team collaboration. Capable of achieving smooth-running shifts and enhancing productivity through keen operations oversight and team leadership skills. Skilled in problem-solving, time management, and staff training that promotes positive working environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Packaging Shift Manager

Budweiser Brewing Group
Preston, Lancahsire
01.2021 - Current

Leading a team of operators and multi-operators: plans staffing, identifies training needs, coaches team members, assesses individual performance, challenges positively, recognizes and reinforces appropriate behavior, and celebrates successes

Motivates the team to achieve department KPIs, in order to achieve the department's high goals

Actively seeks feedback and monitors progress, performs root cause analyses with the maintenance department. Identifies and implements appropriate process adjustments

Organizes and monitors daily operations within Packaging, controls line processes, all in accordance with VPO regulations

Observes safety and environmental standards

Monitors quality standards and meets HACCP requirements

Packaging SME

Budweiser Brewing Group
Preston, Lancashire
04.2018 - 01.2021
  • Improved team's technical skills with comprehensive training programmes.
  • Reviewed and critiqued peer works maintaining high standards within the field.
  • Creating SOPs and Training Documents
  • Implementing Ideas and new processes from the Area owner.
  • Assessing manning risks, and identifying training gaps.
  • Stand in for FLM's should they be on Holiday.

Packaging Opertor

Budweiser Brewing Group
Preston, Lancashire
02.2014 - 04.2018
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient packing strategies.
  • Ensured packaging quality by conducting routine checks on finished products.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members during peak periods to manage workload efficiently.
  • Kept accurate records of all packaged items, improving traceability of processes and products.
  • Assisted in training new employees, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Regularly reported any observed discrepancies or potential issues within the production line promptly, ensuring quick remediation measures were undertaken.
  • Control of CCP's and HACCP checks.
  • Staying in line with Company Health and Safety Policies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

York St John University
York
09.2008 - 07.2021

A-Levels - Theatre, English, PE

Runshaw College
Leyland
09.2006 - 08.2008

GCSEs -

St Michaels C of E High School
Chorley
09.2001 - 08.2006

Skills

  • Leadership excellence
  • Adaptable leadership
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • SAP User
  • Resource management
  • Waste reduction strategies
  • HACCP standards understanding

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Gaming

Accomplishments

  • Acheived over 95% manager effectiveness in the last 3 years of internal engagement survey.
  • Successful roll out of a Probation Performance Plan to structure the first 6 months of an Operators post.
  • Most Hectolitres produced for the last 2 years on both my Bottling Lines.
  • Top of current Productivity charts.

Certification

  • Managing @ ABI
  • IOSH

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Packaging Shift Manager

Budweiser Brewing Group
01.2021 - Current

Packaging SME

Budweiser Brewing Group
04.2018 - 01.2021

Packaging Opertor

Budweiser Brewing Group
02.2014 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

York St John University
09.2008 - 07.2021

A-Levels - Theatre, English, PE

Runshaw College
09.2006 - 08.2008

GCSEs -

St Michaels C of E High School
09.2001 - 08.2006
Rhys Mackay