Thomas Laing
Tonypandy,Rhondda Cynon Taf
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in manufacturing operations and material requirement planning. Demonstrates proficiency in MRP systems, strategic scheduling, and capacity planning to optimise production processes. Skilled in data analysis and interpretation, effective communication, and decision-making efficiency to enhance demand planning and stock control. Committed to progress monitoring and achieving operational excellence through meticulous manufacturing planning and production scheduling.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production planner
Sony UK technology centre
Pencoed, County Borough of Bridgend
10.2017 - Current
- Assisted in budget preparation, supported cost-reduction efforts.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for streamlined workflow.
- Collaborated on new product launches for seamless introduction into production line-up.
- Developed supplier relationships, strengthened supply chain stability.
- Trained staff on new procedures, increased overall productivity.
- Prepared detailed production reports for management review.
- Managed team schedules, ensured smooth operation of production lines.
- Provided accurate forecasting data to aid in decision making.
- Improved production scheduling by implementing effective planning strategies.
Production planner
R-TEK / KASAI
MerthyrTydfil, MerthyrTydfil
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Prepared detailed production reports for management review.
- Developed supplier relationships, strengthened supply chain stability.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for streamlined workflow.
- Organised regular stock checks to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Managed team schedules, ensured smooth operation of production lines.
- Improved production scheduling by implementing effective planning strategies.
- Produced effective production plans, ensuring optimum performance based on efficient product standards.
Production operative
R-TEK
MerthyrTydfil, MerthyrTydfil
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Worked on packaging tasks, ensured product protection during transit.
- Followed company procedures for effective task completion.
- Assisted in the training of new employees, creating a more efficient workforce.
- Independently operated production line equipment.
- Ensured product quality by conducting regular checks and adjustments.
- Supported shift supervisor with administrative tasks, streamlined operations..
Education
GCSEs - Business studies
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
A-Levels - Geography
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2010 - 06.2012
A-Levels - Welsh Baccalaureate
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2010 - 06.2012
GCSEs - Mathematics
Cyfarthfa High School
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Information & communication technology
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - English
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - English Literature
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Geography
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - History
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Science
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Additional Science
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Welsh
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Cyfarthfa high school
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Material requirement planning
- Manufacturing operations expertise
- MRP system proficiency
- Effective communication
- Production scheduling
- Stock control
- Decision-making efficiency
- Demand planning
- Progress monitoring
- Strategic scheduling
- Manufacturing planning and production
- Capacity planning
Affiliations
- Sports
- Travelling
- Music
- Running
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production planner
Sony UK technology centre
10.2017 - Current
Production planner
R-TEK / KASAI
09.2015 - 09.2017
Production operative
R-TEK
09.2012 - 09.2015
A-Levels - Geography
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2010 - 06.2012
A-Levels - Welsh Baccalaureate
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2010 - 06.2012
GCSEs - Business studies
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Mathematics
Cyfarthfa High School
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Information & communication technology
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - English
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - English Literature
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Geography
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - History
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Science
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Additional Science
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Welsh
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
GCSEs - Religious Studies
Cyfarthfa high school
09.2007 - 06.2009
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