Skill set (7)
Industry fields of expertise
Ari in a few words
Highly skilled professional gained in Senior Roles within Manufacturing and Processing Organisations developing and implementing Business and Operational Strategies to meet Key Performance Targets sustainably
High rate of achievement incorporating both Operational, Regulatory and Quality lead multi-functional and shift teams incorporating to deliver key objectives
Hands-on professional with strong people skills and problem-solving abilities and the gravitas to deliver goals and objectives for the organisation are met and developing people and teams to maintain and increase performance further.
•Senior Leadership roles within regulated organisations (COMAH), Health Care- meeting pre-requisite standards of compliance. (Smith and Nephew, ASTRACAST, BRENNTAG, INCO Europe)
•Full responsibility for delivering and exceeding Operational and Financial Performance through management and leadership of people and teams utilising Planning and Forecast tools to manage budgets and costs reflecting actual and forecast demand including recruitment and retention.
•Implemented effective Maintenance Strategies, through focussed maintenance and RCM improving Equipment Reliability and Productivity enhancing OEE including reduced set up times through SMED..
•Led a range of CAPEX (max £1.3m) Investment programme including commissioning assets at budget and ahead of time. (INCO Europe, SAFC Hitech)
•Delivered savings of £6.0 million of cost savings and 10% increase in capacity through the deployment of Lean Manufacturing Strategy and a VSM with improved customer services and reduced customer complaints. (Innovia Films).
•Raised OTIF to >90% through changes to Supply Chain- establishment of a Pick to Production System, reduced Picking Times, the creation of Shop Floor KANBANS and Cycle Count Accuracy. (Astracast, Plater Group)
Experience
- BMIInterim Head of ManufacturingCHEMICALJune 2023 - March 2024 (9 months)Milton Keynes, United KingdomUtilising Lean and CI increased OEE to 65% across 5 U based sites.Developed Project for each site to make multi-year CAPEX in improving Operational Performance around output, quality and reducing Operational Costs.
- Plater GroupHead Of OperationsCHEMICALSeptember 2018 - August 2024 (5 years and 11 months)Manchester, UKResolution of HSE related issues including Improvement and Prohibition Notices.Reduced Lead Times for key group of chemicals from >2 weeks to <72 hours including transformation of Procurement process and Planning SystemsSupported introduction of new ERP system, ZOHO.Reduction in Operational Costs through better Energy Utilisation and Overtime
- Lantor (UK) Ltd and BFF Technical Fabrics Ltd.Operational Excellence ConsultantJuly 2015 - October 2015 (3 months)Bridgwater, England, United KingdomOperations and Lean Consultant to a manufacturer of Technical Fabrics supplying the Medical, Automotive and Industrial Markets. 2015 1. Developed and implemented a Manufacturing Strategy targeting Cost Reduction, Improved OTIF and Reduced Down Time employing VSM. 2. Devised Project Tracking System minimizing administrative tasks but maximizing time and effort on project specific tasks communications across the organisations. 3. Undertook training in Root Cause- 5 Why and Fault Tree Analysis on real time issues. 4. Implemented Visual Management and the use of SPC Trending of Final Product Testing.
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Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer ChemistryThe University of Manchester1989Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Chemistry
- Bachelor of ScienceThe University of Manchester1986Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
- "A" Levels, Mathematics, Chemistry and PhysicsChislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School1983"A" Levels, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics