Simon Vickers

• Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
• Motivated employees towards achieving sales targets, increased overall store revenue..
• Compiled data on economics, supply chain and industry trends to build successful manufacturing plans.
• Recruited new hires to strengthen the existing workforce..
• Coordinated with team members for seamless shift transitions.
• Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
• Delivered excellent customer service by overseeing staff training programmes.
• Conducted regular staff meetings, kept everyone updated about company policies or changes therein..
• Improved team morale through effective communication and feedback practices.
• Assisted employees in resolving workplace conflicts, improved overall team harmony.
• Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
• Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
• Optimised shift schedules to improve operational efficiency.
• Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
• Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high service standards.
• Managed inventory control, reduced wastage.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Minimised downtime with proactive equipment maintenance checks.
• Reported key metrics to upper management for business decision-making process.
• Ensured health and safety measures in line with company regulations.
• Enhanced productivity through performance monitoring and constructive coaching sessions.
• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards across the work area, ensured a pleasant environment for customers and staff alike..
• Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
• Trained staff on product knowledge, resulted in better customer interactions..

I was promoted to Shift Team Leader on A Shift where I worked alongside the Shift Manager controlling day to day running of a busy high profile plant. I am also intrusted as site ambassador managing the Own it program on site.

I started off in the Gluer Department, where I trained to operate a Martin 718 Gluer. After 3 months I was offered the opportunity to move into the Corrugator side of the business. I first trained on the wet end and the reel bay then I progressed to the dry end where I became the Central Controller on C-Shift. I have been able to take advantage of many corrugator courses and I have gained management training. I have also been able to make use of my AutoCAD experience assisting the Engineering Department.

I joined this company because I was offered the opportunity to become a Data Engineer. This meant I gained experience within all aspects of the data industry including, working alongside building companies, colleges and hospitals. This involved installing cable networks to supply them with phone, data and fibre optic needs.

I decided that I wanted to progress into the production side of Engineering. I joined as a machine operator and quickly moved up to setting and programming multi million pound CNC machines, supplying many large car companies including BMW, Jaguar, Rover, Perkins. I also became a Shift Team Leader/Shift Manager during my time with this company. Part of my role was Product Support which included visiting all our customers’ sites to carry out any problem solving and troubleshooting any issues that arose.

I began my training as a Press Tool Engineer here. I passed my full five year apprentership and gained another three years’ experience. During that time I worked on prototype tooling, multi stage progression tools and I became an AutoCAD technician. I trained apprentices and ran the tool room which I enjoyed. I also gained knowledge in dealing with the customers we supplied visiting their factories to solve any problems they might have with any of our products.