Stephen White
Grangemouth,Stirlingshire
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in production scheduling and process improvement. Expertise in enterprise resource planning and materials procurement, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Proven leadership in driving manufacturing enhancements and optimizing team performance to achieve operational goals.
Reliable Production Planner with 20 years industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Enthusiastic worker who secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares experience and knowledge to achieve results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Manufacturing Operations Manager
National Timber Group Scotland Ltd
Grangemouth, Falkirk
04.2012 - 11.2025
- Oversaw maintenance of machinery, reducing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Streamlined operations by identifying and eliminating process bottlenecks.
- Fostered positive employee relations through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives for increased productivity.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by implementing upgraded processes and systems.
Production planner
National Timber Group Scotland Ltd
Grangemouth, Falkirk
06.2006 - 11.2025
- Liaised with sales team for accurate customer demand prediction.
- Organised regular stock checks to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.
- Generated production operation schedules to achieve optimal workflow.
- Oversaw assembly and pre-assembly operations to meet production targets.
Assistant Branch Manager
National Timber Group Ltd
Grangemouth, Falkirk
04.2002 - 06.2006
- Collaborated with team to enhance customer service experience.
- Fostered strong relationships with customers, influencing loyalty and retention.
- Maintained daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
Education
Grangemouth High School
Grangemouth, Scotland 08/1983 - 05/1986
Moray Middle School
Grangemouth, Scotland 08/1979 - 06/1983
Skills
- Production scheduling proficiency
- Efficient communication
- Process improvement techniques
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Materials procurement
- Production scheduling
- Health and Safety regulations
- Team Leadership
- Product knowledge
- Decision making
- Time-management
- Manufacturing and production improvement
Affiliations
- Walking the dog
- Socialising with family and friends
- Going to the football with my son
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager
National Timber Group Scotland Ltd
04.2012 - 11.2025
Production planner
National Timber Group Scotland Ltd
06.2006 - 11.2025
Assistant Branch Manager
National Timber Group Ltd
04.2002 - 06.2006
Grangemouth High School
08/1983 - 05/1986
Moray Middle School
08/1979 - 06/1983