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UPM-Kymmene
(UK) Limited
Delivery of standardisation training
for Caledonian Paper.
Delivered bespoke Diploma in
Manufacturing Management Programme
to 40 First Line Managers from
all operational functions at
Shotton Paper together with Senior
Management workshops in Lean
Manufacturing disciplines.
Delivered bespoke Certificate
in Manufacturing Management Programme
to 28 assistant/aspiring FLM’s
at Shotton Paper.
UPM Update
Winner of the Best Process
Plant Regional Award for Midlands
and Wales and Highly Commended
Supply Chain Award at the UK
Manufacturing Best Factory
Awards 2006.
[Works Management Magazine,
October 2006] |
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Greencore
plc
Lead multi-plant assessments with internal management team, using business process
value stream mapping techniques and a cultural/structural analysis format. Formulated
and currently implementing business wide plans for key process improvements and
people development programmes in support of a lean business strategy. |
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Hazlewoods
Successfully, supported the new investment and consolidation of pizza businesses
in UK by effecting increase in output from 30k units / day to over 100k units
/ day.
Completed line balance and waste elimination project for Ready Meals facility
in Wisbech to secure significant uplift in productivity and major cost reductions. |
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Alcan
Packaging
Delivered Manufacturing Excellence Programme to Group Management Team at Morristown
Plant, Tennessee, USA.
Lead SMED analysis and improved method implementation project on CMR printing
facility at Cramlington Plant. Formulated method for reducing changeovers from
25mins/colour to 15mins/colour.
Delivered Certificate in Manufacturing Management Programme to Shift Managers
and Team Leaders at Cramlington Plant |
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Volante PTIS
Ltd
Installed OEE data capture system
within primary machining area and
delivered process improvement tools
and techniques training for First
Line Managers and Operational Staff.
This enabled vital capacity enhancement
and labour cost reduction. |
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Merloni Elettrodomestici
UK Ltd
Delivery of week long residential
Manufacturing Simulation Programme
(7XR) for Operational Managers at
North-Wales white goods assembly plant
in line with new product launch. |
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Durham University
Annual delivery of Genba Kanri and
Kaizen Philosophy elements of Lean
Manufacturing Module, within Manufacturing
Masters Programme. |
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Bison Bede
Ltd
Cell manufacturing enhancement and
line balance techniques to secure
a 30% improvement of throughput performance
in the manufacture of stairlifts. |
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Edwin Trisk
Ltd
Technical and problem solving assistance
given to resolve a debilitating process
quality issue concerning paints and
coatings. Resolution secured existing
clientele and enabled the company
to secure new contracts. |
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Alvis Vickers
Currently pursuing the challenge of
making a 40% productivity and delivery
improvement in the manufacture and
refurbishment of key components used
in battle tanks and specialised military
vehicles. |
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Royston Marine
Workshop management, workflow and visual
management disciplines introduced to
speed throughput and enhance delivery
capability for the refurbishment of
marine engines for offshore and military
customers. |
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Newells plc
Manufacturer of Pyrex® ovenware
and glass components for the white
goods industry. Design and delivery
of bespoke training for managers,
supervisors and team leaders in Lean
Operating disciplines and leadership
skills.
Key First Line Managers have recently
completed the DipMM programme. |
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Cummins
Line balancing and labour productivity
improvement programme on diesel engine
assembly line. Increased output from
14 to 18 engines per hour. |
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Daimler Chrysler
Quality improvement programme on E-class
vehicle assembly at Sindelfingen plant
near Stuttgart. Reduced defect levels
enabling redeployment of c.40 rework
staff to more productive tasks.
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Domnick
Hunter
Numerous interventions including filter assembly line improvement through cellular
manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping on filter membranes and development
of first line managers via DipMM programme. |
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Flymo
Numerous interventions on lawnmower
assembly lines to increase labour
productivity and reduce inventory
levels. Also conducted SMED activities
in moulding shop. |
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Geest
Model line improvement projects in Chilled Pasta, Pizza and Ready Meals plants.
Focussing mainly on increasing OEE from c.40% to 65% to reduce labour costs
and improve capacity.
Interim management of internal task force team at salads plant to enable achievement
of planned delivery volumes during new site commissioning and development. Production
output increased from c.30k units/day to 150k units/day within four months.
Developed and delivered bespoke Certificate in Manufacturing Management Programme
for 48 managers across the group. |
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KP
Recently gained a highly commended award at the UK Manufacturing Best Factory
Awards 2004 for being, best Household and General Products Plant. (Works Management
November 2004.) Forward Vision trained key managers in Value Stream Mapping
to identify and exploit major cost saving and process improvement opportunities
on the production, packing and despatch of snack foods. On gaining the recent
award KP factory general manager said,
“applying VSM to the Hula Hoop
packing line-backed by substantial
capital investment has seen lead
times fall by 75% and material stocks
halved”. |
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United
Biscuits
Designed and delivered the DEM programme (Developing Excellence in Manufacturing).
So far 150 Team Leaders and managers from nine manufacturing sites have completed
training in both leadership and process management skills. Assisting with the
introduction of OEE as the measure of plant effectiveness. |
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C Henderson Limited
A twelve month project combining management and supervisory training (to Diploma
and Certificate level) with Value Stream Mapping and the introduction of lean
disciplines. This manufacturer of garage doors has transformed its performance
in terms of delivery and productivity and the project has recently gained a prestigious
National Training Award in recognition of its effectiveness |
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