Simon Jones
Taunton,Somerset
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with extensive experience at Branston, recognized for driving operational excellence and surpassing performance targets through effective strategic planning and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing stock control systems and enhancing safety protocols, resulting in substantial efficiency gains. Expertise in Microsoft Office coupled with strong abilities in nurturing diverse team environments fosters collaboration and innovation. Commitment to continuous improvement is evidenced by significant advancements in employee development and operational metrics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager (SMT)
Branston
01.2019 - Current
- Implemented a comprehensive stock management solution covering intake, grading, washing, packing, and despatch.
- Managed CI team at SW, successfully hitting targets each year.
- Prioritised projects and available resources, completing work on time and within budget, including peak periods i.e. Easter/Christmas.
- Ensured compliance with H&S and environmental regulations.
- Make decisions concerning stock/order requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations, and time constraints.
- Part of SMT for operational and long-term goals.
Shift Manager
Branston Ltd
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Oversaw more than 5 Team Leaders and 70 employees in both Production and Top-store Departments.
- Provided coaching in a multi-cultural workplace for staff development.
- Ensuring all staff are fully trained in their area of responsibility, training is sufficient, and functioning as a multi skilled team
- Ensuring the packed stock meets specification and that production is completed on time and in adherence to the production schedule
- Actively manage sickness and holidays cover, and control of labour budgets
- Led department and site-wide improvement strategies to enhance operations and eliminate waste through CI, KPI, and OEE.
Shift Supervisor
Branston Ltd
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Took on Shift Manager responsibilities during absences.
- Cultivated and maintained work culture through team building and positive interactions.
- Maintained clean and secure operating environment, driving safety and well-being of employees on shift.
- Held team members accountable during shift by effectively coaching to improve performance.
- Reported and monitored machine breakdowns to reduce work stoppage.
- Coached and developed staff using variety of soft skills and technical abilities.
Production and Quality Assurance Manager
Elemis Ltd
Avonmouth, Bristol
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Responsible for Quality Assurance Department - involves offsite and internal procedures/processes
- Involved in the process of moving the company forward in terms of the off-site contract filling, setting up new contract fillers/manufacturers in terms of contract filling and full service
- Aiding in the set-up of new warehouse and implementing new processes including a new WMS, goods-in/out processes, and QA documentation
- Verified that raw materials, purchased parts, and components, in-process samples and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
- Audited and inspected subcontractor facilities and external laboratories.
- Participated in development of product specifications.
Production Operations Manager
Elemis Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Oversaw onsite equipment maintenance, reducing costs by 75%.
- Managed raising and invoicing of purchase orders within the company-set budget.
- Established minimum standards and performance metrics by holding team accountable.
- Conducted hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of employees while addressing staff grievances.
- Coached and motivated team members by providing appropriate training and growth opportunities.
- Increased production output 60% and assets capacity, minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Health and Social Care Intermediate Studies, Childhood Studies
Somerset College of Arts And Technology
Taunton01.1999
Bishop Fox’s Community School
Taunton01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office – Excel/Word
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing operations
- Experience with WMS and ERP Solutions
- Duty Emergency Officer/Fire Marshall
- First Aider inc AED trained
- Management Development Program and Level 3 FME Certification
- HACCP Certification Level 2
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Experienced Mental Health First Aid Provider
- ACAS Workplace training
- Various FA/Football coach qualifivations - DBS, FA Playmaker, First Aid, FA Coaching
References
Available on request
Hobbies and Interests
Other than spending time with my family, I actively enjoy various sports and activities such as dog walking, squash, cricket and football either participating or viewing, and I’ve been coaching a football team in the TDY League for the past three seasons.
Skills experience
- Microsoft Office – Excel/Word
- TMS Mitrefinch
- WMS/ERP systems – Epicor, SI
- Duty Emergency Officer/Fire Marshall
- First Aider inc. AED trained – now expired
- Management Development Programme
- Excellence in Management
- Working at Height
- HACCP Level 2
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Mental Heath First Aider.
- Level 3 Diploma in FME
- ACAS Workplace training
- Various FA training and courses
- DBS checked
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager (SMT)
Branston
01.2019 - Current
Shift Manager
Branston Ltd
09.2013 - 01.2019
Shift Supervisor
Branston Ltd
01.2012 - 09.2013
Production and Quality Assurance Manager
Elemis Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2012
Production Operations Manager
Elemis Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010
BTEC National Diploma - Health and Social Care Intermediate Studies, Childhood Studies
Somerset College of Arts And Technology
Bishop Fox’s Community School
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