Shane Dodd
Tel,Te
Summary
Experienced Shift Leader with expertise in analytical thinking, risk assessment, and process improvement, familiarity with 5S methodology to drive continuous improvement processes. Demonstrates strong leadership through effective delegation, motivational leadership, and ethical decision-making while excelling in cross-functional collaboration and staff recruitment. Skilled in SOP development, performance monitoring, payroll procedures, and conducting 5S audits to optimise operational efficiency. Committed to fostering innovation and achieving organisational excellence through problem analysis and strategic implementation of best practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assembly shift leader
Magna Telford
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
05.2017 - Current
- Leading teams of 35-70 to achieve KPI targets and successfully complete assigned projects.
- Enforced company policies, ensuring staff adherence
- Generating reports, and maintained detailed records.
- Updated training procedures to address skills gaps and challenges.
- Lead team meetings to foster communication and improve work efficiency.
- Maintained safety standards to reduce workplace accidents.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reduced waste during production process.
- Led toolbox talks and motivated teams to achieve daily production targets.
- Handle employee concerns promptly, fostered good morale on the shop floor.
- Developed team skills, improved overall performance.
- Interview and recruit staff with required skills and background.
- Improve workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Delegated tasks according to staff strengths, increasing plant performance.
- Track employee performance, assess daily output and implement corrective actions to close gaps.
Team lead
Stadco
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Promoted company values and vision, ensuring full team adherence and investment.
- Recognised exceptional individual performance for improved motivation.
- Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
- Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
Machine setter
Stadco
Telford, Shropshire
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Modified machine settings as per requirement; ensured optimal functionality throughout shifts.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Completed tasks quickly and accurately to maintain production line speed.
- Calibrated equipment to result in optimum performance and minimal downtime.
- Checked equipment conformance with industry safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
CNC laser setter operator
Secal Laser
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Completed tasks quickly and accurately to maintain production line speed.
- Conducted routine checks on machinery, ensuring continuous workflow without interruptions.
- Modified machine settings as per requirement; ensured optimal functionality throughout shifts.
- Operated CNC equipment with care and control, reducing accident risk.
Education
IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety
IOSH
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 10.2023 - 10.2023
Front Line leaders - Management
Magna
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 04.2019 - 10.2019
Incident investigation - Health and Safety
Marsh
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 11.2019 - 11.2019
NVQ Level 1 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic
TCAT Collage
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 09.2007 - 07.2008
NVQ Level 2 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic
TCAT Collage
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 09.2008 - 07.2009
GCSEs - Maths, English, Leisure & Tourism,
Madeley Court School
Telford, Telford and Wrekin 09.2003 - 07.2007
Skills
- Analytical-thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Effective delegation
- Staff recruitment
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Leadership
- Cross functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement processes
- Payroll procedures
- Effective communication
- Motivational leadership
- SOP development
- Performance monitoring
- Familiarity with 5s methodology
- 5S audits
- Ethical decision making
- Problem analysis
- Continuous improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety
IOSH
10.2023 - 10.2023
Incident investigation - Health and Safety
Marsh
11.2019 - 11.2019
Front Line leaders - Management
Magna
04.2019 - 10.2019
Assembly shift leader
Magna Telford
05.2017 - Current
Team lead
Stadco
02.2015 - 05.2016
Machine setter
Stadco
02.2015 - 05.2016
CNC laser setter operator
Secal Laser
11.2013 - 02.2015
NVQ Level 2 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic
TCAT Collage
09.2008 - 07.2009
NVQ Level 1 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic
TCAT Collage
09.2007 - 07.2008
GCSEs - Maths, English, Leisure & Tourism,
Madeley Court School
09.2003 - 07.2007
Similar Profiles
Pamela KAWADZAHPamela KAWADZAH
Ward Coordinator / Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse, NMC Band 6) at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustWard Coordinator / Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse, NMC Band 6) at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Andrew MartinAndrew Martin
Financial Assistant at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS TrustFinancial Assistant at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust
Dr Meziemobi Constance OfoegbuDr Meziemobi Constance Ofoegbu
Locum GP at Urgent Care, Shrewsbury and Telford NHS trustLocum GP at Urgent Care, Shrewsbury and Telford NHS trust
Joel BergJoel Berg
CMO at Liberty Home GuardCMO at Liberty Home Guard
Gayleen PackerGayleen Packer
Administrative Manager at Vigour Physio Te AwamutuAdministrative Manager at Vigour Physio Te Awamutu