Rolfe James
Edinburgh,West Lothian
Summary
A experienced Production Director with a proven track record at Whitesales, I excel in resource management, process streamlining and setting the automation of processes. My expertise in manufacturing operations and innovation led to the successful integration of factories and the launch of a new product line, significantly enhancing production efficiency and staff proficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Director
Whitesales
Livingston, West Lothian
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and maintained production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Streamlined production by combining multiple factories into one.
- Implemented new production line for manufacturing domestic roof lanterns.
- Streamlining of production processes.
- Developing & upskilling production staff
Production Manager
Conquip Engineering Group
Alton, Hampshire
04.2014 - 10.2021
- Setting up the production line of tipping skips. Researching and purchasing equipment, setting up production flow and processes and recruiting staff. Process engineering and streamlining production. Achieved an output of 60 skips a day on three shifts.
- Setting up of a heavy fabrication workshop, running on two shifts, with a total team of approximately 20 staff.
- The project managed the setup of two new facilities, introducing overhead cranes, welders, shot blast equipment, and spray booths.
- Covid project - Lead the manufacturing of 2,500 field beds. Setting up an emergency production line, running on two shifts, employing 70 temporary workers.
- Identifying, negotiating, and setting up subcontractors in Europe and throughout the UK.
Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager
Wessex International
Andover, Hampshire
06.2008 - 04.2014
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure the timely availability of raw materials for production.
- Identified potential suppliers and collaborated on component specifications, in Europe and UK
- Negotiating annual component tenders.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the supply chain system.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements
- Measuring and managing supplier performance criteria.
- Managed the implementation of a new ERP system.
- Managed the relocation of one factory to another.
- Successfully led several project cost engineering projects
- Involved in new production development from a components point of view.
Production Manager
Wessex Machinery
Andover
01.1999 - 06.2008
- Managed the production of grass-cutting machinery.
- Oversaw the quality inspection processes.
- Controlled the serialization of the product.
Parts Technician
Wessex Machinery
Andover
09.1997 - 01.1999
- Picked and packed spare parts.
- Picked parts for the production line.
- Goods In and Goods Out.
- Advise the customer on part requirements.
Skills
- Resource management
- Scheduling and coordination
- Innovation and creativity
- Process streamlining
- Supply Chain management
- Quality control
- Manufacturing operations
- Capacity planning
Timeline
Production Director
Whitesales
09.2021 - Current
Production Manager
Conquip Engineering Group
04.2014 - 10.2021
Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager
Wessex International
06.2008 - 04.2014
Production Manager
Wessex Machinery
01.1999 - 06.2008
Parts Technician
Wessex Machinery
09.1997 - 01.1999
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