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William Ross

Dumfries ,Dumfries and galloway

Summary

Hardworking manufacturing professional with strong background in production environments. Oversees maintenance and repair to address malfunctions. Enforces safety protocols and quality standards to reduce risks.

Enthusiastic mill manager with 38 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares sawmilling knowledge to achieve results.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sawmill manager

James jones a sons Ltd
Locherbie , Dumfries and galloway
1989.07 - Current
  • Prioritised worker safety through implementation of rigorous health and safety guidelines.
  • Devised strategies to streamline processes, resulting in increased output.
  • Adhered strictly to all legal regulations pertaining to sawmill operations while maintaining high production standards.
  • Regulated use of raw materials for waste minimisation and cost effectiveness.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments for seamless operations.
  • Managed routine repair and preventative maintenance, reducing downtime.
  • Reviewed performance metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement.
  • Enhanced productivity with meticulous planning and scheduling of tasks.
  • Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
  • Implemented measures to boost productivity, reduce waste and cut costs.
  • Coordinated repairs with maintenance department to keep machinery operational.
  • Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
  • Used appropriate protective gear to manage risk to personal safety.
  • Created cutting plans to minimise waste and achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Identified and took actions to reduce risk posed by workplace hazards.
  • Used automated equipment to convey logs through laser scanners to determine cutting patterns.
  • Oversaw staff training programmes to enhance skills and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sales team on order fulfilment, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Fabricator welder mate

Protective services Ltd
Glasgow , Glasgow
1987.02 - 1988.07

Working along side welder fabricator refitting new steel into concrete beams for gates rubber company

Education

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Farming and horticulture

Barony college
Parkgate
1985-01

Skills

  • Manufacturing process knowledge
  • Quality focus
  • Results-driven
  • Safety awareness
  • Quality Control
  • Forklift operation
  • Operational efficiency
  • Quality inspection protocols
  • Sawmill operations
  • Employee coaching
  • Production planning
  • Basic computing
  • Safety compliance

Certification

(1) iso 14001 environmental management general awareness.

(2) spillage incident and emergency shutdown.

(3) B1 counter balance forklift.

(4) over head crane .

(5) wheeled loader .

(6) iosh safety for managers.

(7) electrical assessment coarse .

(8) motor principles.

(9) human factors.

(10) machine interventions.

(11) pedestrian safety.

(12) manual handling.

(13) fire Marshall.

(14) permit authoriser.

(15) fire extinguisher training.

(16) diginity and respect in the workplace.

(17) spill kit training chemicals and oils

Timeline

Sawmill manager

James jones a sons Ltd
1989.07 - Current

Fabricator welder mate

Protective services Ltd
1987.02 - 1988.07

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Farming and horticulture

Barony college
William Ross