Steven Brumwell
Stafford,Staffordshire
Summary
Seasoned leader in manufacturing with expertise in master production scheduling, risk mitigation, and quality control. Focused on waste reduction and continuous improvement, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and kaizen methodologies. Committed to employee training and implementing 5S methodology to optimise operational efficiency. Aiming to drive innovation in manufacturing while upholding high quality and safety standards.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Manufacturing operations manager
JCB - WHQ - Backhoe Loader Division
Rocester, Staffordshire
2022.11 - Current
- Managed SQDCPE - Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environmental aspects of manufacturing operations for fabrication, welding and machining of major products.
- Implemented lean manufacturing concepts for improved production efficiency - 5s - Kaizen - One piece flow - Inventory controls- training and development of lean manufacturing principles and enhanced operational efficiencies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance product quality.
- Devised production schedules based on demand forecasts, optimising resource use and improving labour cost efficiency
- Managed departmental budgets in order of £1.5 Million/ revenue per annum
- Departmental head count of up to 270 operational heads at peak
- Facilitated change management processes within the organisation for smoother transitions during restructuring phases and new model introductions
- Liaised with regulatory bodies (BSI) during audits.
- Oversaw adherence to environmental regulations in all production processes.
Manufacturing engineering manager
JCB - Compact Products Division
Cheadle, Staffordshire
2021.08 - 2022.09
- Managed team of 12 manufacturing engineers, achieving timely completion of new model introductions and capital projects.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, enhancing production efficiency across operations.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product launches.
- Planned resources for labour cost management per unit KPI.
- Oversaw departmental budget of £0.5 million revenue and £1.0 Million capital project budget,
- Designed standard operating procedures
- Guided root cause analysis investigations; promoted proactive problem-solving approach using 5Y and Ishikawa principles (8D)
- Fostered an environment of continuous improvement,
Manufacturing Operations Manager
JCB WHQ - Loadall Division
Rocester, Staffordshire
2011.04 - 2021.08
- Please see current role
- Managed departmental budgets in order of £3.0 Million/ revenue per annum
- Departmental head count of up to 450 operational heads at peak
Manufacturing operations manager
JCB - Heavy Products
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
2003.01 - 2011.04
- Please see current role with additional controls over both wet spray and powder coating booths
- Managed departmental budgets in order of £1.5 Million/ revenue per annum
- Managed departmental head count of up to 150 operatives to ensure efficient operations.
- Facilitated design stages and movement into a new factory without production drops.
Senior Purchasing Engineer
Komatsu UK Ltd
Birtley, Durham
1986.01 - 2002.12
- Led a team of 6 procurement engineers to maintain production targets and ensure timely delivery of all project requirements.
- Responsible for major cost reduction savings through VA/VE projects to establish in house or bought out decision were made correctly.
- Liaised with suppliers to initiate new projects, implement cost reduction strategies, and develop improved processes.
- Oversaw several major accounts, focusing on quality, cost, and timely delivery of tiger parts, such as engines, axles, gearboxes, and swivel joints for tracked and wheeled excavators.
Design draftsman - Plant Arrangement
NEI Parsons Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne nd Wear
1982.08 - 1986.01
- Trained on and utilised first CAD system for drafting pipework and arranging plant within power station, enhancing design accuracy.
- Prepared detailed drawings and specified equipment via calculation for hanging and supporting of steel pipework
- Completed 3 year technical apprenticeship within heavy manufacturing industry, qualifying as design draftsman in plant arrangement team with steam turbine manufacturer
- Studied technical qualifications during apprenticeship while programming machined components on machining centres, developing practical skills.
Education
Managing Staff Safely - Health hand Safety
IOSH
Staffordshire 2023.03 - 2023.05
NVQ Level 3 - Joining Processes
South Tyneside technical college
Hebburn 1998.09 - 1999.09
HNC - Manufacturing and Production Engineering
HNC
Newcastle upon Tyne 1988.09 - 1989.07
ONC - Manufacturing and production engineering
ONC
Newcastle upon Tyne 1982.09 - 1984.07
GCSE - O Levels / CSE - Craft Design Tech - Tech Drawing - English - Maths - History
Longbenton High School
Newcastle upon Tyne 1978.09 - 1981.06
Skills
- People leadership
- Master production schedule proficiency
- Risk mitigation
- Manufacturing best practices
- Employee training and coaching
- Use of 5s methodology
- Experience with kaizen methodologies
- Continual improvement process
- Quality control techniques
- Waste reduction strategies
- Manufacturing best practices
- ISO standards knowledge
- Risk mitigation
- Maintenance planning
- Employee training and coaching
- People leadership
Affiliations
- Sports - Swimming - Cycling - Golf - Soccer and Motorcycle touring
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary
Italian
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Staff Safely - Health hand Safety
IOSH
2023.03 - 2023.05
Manufacturing operations manager
JCB - WHQ - Backhoe Loader Division
2022.11 - Current
Manufacturing engineering manager
JCB - Compact Products Division
2021.08 - 2022.09
Manufacturing Operations Manager
JCB WHQ - Loadall Division
2011.04 - 2021.08
Manufacturing operations manager
JCB - Heavy Products
2003.01 - 2011.04
NVQ Level 3 - Joining Processes
South Tyneside technical college
1998.09 - 1999.09
HNC - Manufacturing and Production Engineering
HNC
1988.09 - 1989.07
Senior Purchasing Engineer
Komatsu UK Ltd
1986.01 - 2002.12
ONC - Manufacturing and production engineering
ONC
1982.09 - 1984.07
Design draftsman - Plant Arrangement
NEI Parsons Ltd
1982.08 - 1986.01
GCSE - O Levels / CSE - Craft Design Tech - Tech Drawing - English - Maths - History
Longbenton High School
1978.09 - 1981.06