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CV Ivor Goodone
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Telephone: 0191 123456. Mobile: 07712 123456. Email: ivorgoodone@email.com

                                                 
O P E R AT I O N S / F A C T O R Y E N G I N E E R I N G M A N A G E M E N T
 S t r a t e g i c P l a nn in g / D ev el o p m e nt – O p e r a t io na l & Pr o j ec t Ma na g em e nt 
Possessing a proven track record of dramatically improving manufacturing efficiencies and profits;
managing projects within budget, scope, timescales and manufacturing process limitations. Excellent
man management skills, actively productive within a technically demanding, customer focused and
disciplined environment. Also benefiting from experience in import / export, systems and facility
negotiations, installation and management within a Quality Assured environment. Now looking for a
similar position that offers an opportunity for progression preferably in the North East.
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AREAS OF E X P E RTI S E
• Strategic planning / development • Operational management
• Trouble shooting / problem solving • Reducing downtime
• Process and product development • New product development
• Environmental ramifications • Procurement / purchasing
• Kaisan, MRP, JIT • Budgeting /cost reduction
• Project management
• Health and Safety
• Inventory control
• Continuous improvement
• Quality Assurance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

FACTORY MANAGER 2003 – Present

Springdale EPS: The Springvale Group is one of the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturers of
expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene. Specializing in the production and supply of
EPS, EPP and other foam mouldings for the Construction, Civil Engineering and Packaging Industries.
• Established improvement / quality teams within production, engineering, QA, warehouse and
logistics.
• Operating a Quality Management System for the manufacture of EPS products for use in the
construction and other industries. Certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2000. All insulation products are
manufactured to BS EN 13163:2001. Certified by the British Board of Agreement where appropriate.
• Increased productivity and quality that made us more competitive and brought in more work.

FACTORY MANAGER Jun 02 - May 03

Watershed Plastics Ltd.
• Full of KPI responsibilities within storage equipment manufacturer: such as labour, material and
machine performance, health and safety on time and in full delivery performance, personnel and
recruitment.
• Reduced waste – the only waste now is residual paint left in the line between the mixing chamber and
the spray gun mounting. Saved 15% in paint usage. Reduced scrap and transport cost by 5%
• Increased production by over 100% by introducing tight manufacturing controls and disciplines whilst
creating new systems such as GMP standards and controls.
• Exceeded daily production targets and continually reducing downtime.
• Introduced continuous improvement teams, quality circles and good communications.

Assistant Manager: (Temp Position) Argos Ltd Sep 01 – Jun 02

• Appointments preferred to be discussed at interview.
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OPERATIONS MANAGER / PRODUCTION MANAGER Oct 00 – Mar 02

Rasti, (Scotland Ltd).
General management responsibilities within manufacturing operation including production,
distribution, purchasing, materials management, personnel, customer service to planning and
facilitating service projects, (350 staff ). Purchase budget over £2 Million.
• Instrumental in establishing this highly automated factory / production facility.
(created a lot more space which enabled the whole factory be subsequently re-organised,
incorporating more efficient work flow systems. Rationalised and up-skilled H.R. whilst maintaining
business. Introduced new technology, processes and operational practices. Reduced costs by £1 Million
p.a. Significantly reduced manual handling, environmental impact and exposure).
• Advised on modifications that made the robots even more efficient.
• Implemented ISO 9000 / 2000 quality procedures.
• Introduced new products and established them on the Bill of Materials AS400 (MRP) system.
• Trained the Technical Team Leaders in programming and operating the robots.
• Oversaw Factory Automation at Hamilton.
Improved both productivity and quality on conductive surface finishes. The installation was an
outstanding success, doubling productivity and improving quality.
Strategically positioned the machines to maximise efficiency that created a lot more space and
enabled the whole factory to be subsequently re-organised, incorporating more efficient work flow
systems.
Warehouse:
• Increased efficiency of warehousing, stock control, whilst increasing production.
• Increased Stocktake accuracy levels to 0.001%
• Identified and co-ordinated training needs for new warehouse staff, FLT drivers and pickers.
• Instituted and developed new operational procedures, creating and managing new Team Leaders.

FACTORY MANAGER 1995 – 00

Jaycare Ltd, New York, Newcastle upon Tyne (1997-00) Elm Road (1995-97)
Manufacturers of rigid plastic packaging for the personal care industry, including stock and custom
blow-molded bottles and injection-molded specialty closures. A multi disciplined world class
manufacturing facility (injection moulding, blow moulding, clean room and assembly unit).
• Helped develop the company as the leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging, medical devices and
technical componentry to the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industries.
• Full understanding of the functional requirements of customers (advised on specialist design
innovations ) products and translated them into manufacturing solutions.
• Transformed customers’ ideas into marketable delivery devices.
• Integrated departmental teamwork.
• Extensive off-site and on-site trialling that identified and eliminated defects.
• Ensured high Cm and Cmk values by optimising processes and long term capability trials.
• Trained toolmakers to maintain and refurbish tooling to high standards.
• Integrated computer system that linked sales, inventory, manufacturing and finance systems.
• Planned systems around stock availability and integration with customer MRP and JIT requirements.

Interests / Pastimes: Member of Selection Committee at Ryton Rugby Club, Squash, DIY, Cycling.
Personal: Married, Born 56.

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