John McPherson

Over 20 years experience managing and supervising in manufacturing serving engineering disciplines in polymers (Injection Moulding and Extrusion Moulding) and electronics (PCB assembly and Mecatronics).Managed / implemented various shift patterns in line with plant capacity requirements (24hr x 7 day pattern / 3 shift 8hr x 5 day pattern)Experience of managing high volume and small batch work orders, dealt with both order growth and capacity reductions with a flexible approach to fall in line with the business performance.Track record demonstrating schedule adherence, customer focused to 'on time' delivery with an emphasis on right first time quality, disciplined to systems (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001).Lean manufacturing practicioner, optimisation of line / shop performance (OEE), process control, TPM and Health & Safety standards attained. Business cost focused, budgetary control, report writing and visual management systems to demonstrate progress.Leadership qualities, a man manager with a 'hands on' approach, leads by example, excellent motivational skills People development ethos, SMART objective setting to executed to macro plan.