• Ensure production targets are met (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Morale, Environment).
• Maintain discipline and standardised processes.
• Implement and manage Ford’s Production System (FPS)
• Manage absenteeism, employee versatility and area manning assignments.
• Participate in quality tool initiatives (Global Eight Elements, FTT).
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment

Lead Process Coach (April 2017-July 2018)

• Ensure QCDP indicators meet customer expectations and define improvement targets (PPM, PPH, safety, absenteeism, etc.).
• Monitor daily shift performance, breakdowns, and quality issues; manage reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Optimise resource management, including staffing, shift planning, and equipment utilisation.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives, workshops (5S, SMED), and drive continuous improvement processes.
• Oversee manufacturing readiness for new product launches, including line setup, training, and production fine-tuning.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, workplace discipline, and operational standards (PPE, break times, working hours).
• Train and coach team leaders, fostering autonomy and problem-solving skills.
• Manage staffing plans, recruitment, induction, and team development through training and performance reviews.
• Facilitate clear communication between management and operational teams through structured meetings and rapid information sharing.
• Coordinate daily production planning and reduce overtime through effective resource allocation.

• Organise, monitor, and manage labour, plant, and team leader performance to meet or exceed KPIs.
• Ensure production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Plan, allocate, and optimise human and material resources to achieve production goals.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, QMS, 5S processes, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate schedules, monitor progress, and adjust plans as necessary to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
• Liaise with suppliers, managers, and departments to align production with company objectives.
• Track and enhance team competencies through leadership, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Implement quality control programs and maintain compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Work out cost estimates, monitor WIP levels, and minimise overtime to optimise resource utilization.
• Support policy implementation and continuously improve production organization and processes

• Ensure QCDP indicators meet customer expectations and define improvement targets (PPM, PPH, safety, absenteeism, etc.).
• Monitor daily shift performance, breakdowns, and quality issues; manage reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Optimise resource management, including staffing, shift planning, and equipment utilisation.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives, workshops (5S, SMED), and drive continuous improvement processes.
• Oversee manufacturing readiness for new product launches, including line setup, training, and production fine-tuning.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, workplace discipline, and operational standards (PPE, break times, working hours).
• Train and coach team leaders, fostering autonomy and problem-solving skills.
• Manage staffing plans, recruitment, induction, and team development through training and performance reviews.
• Facilitate clear communication between management and operational teams through structured meetings and rapid information sharing.
• Coordinate daily production planning and reduce overtime through effective resource allocation

Production Shift leader
(Aug 2008-April 2012)

• Lead resolution of technical and process issues, including quality actions for equipment/process modifications.
• Organise and manage BIC projects, covering selection, justification, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain cohesive standards in collaboration with counterparts.
• Lead technical transfer, new product scale-up, and project teams.
• Address and close process deviations, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive process and equipment improvements/upgrades.
• Foster strong relationships with support teams and shift leaders, providing timely assistance.
• Align procedures and best practices across departments.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring deviations.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Act as a change agent, using data to challenge and improve processes.
• Collaborate with plant support functions to aid team success.
• Provide leadership for programs and training initiatives.
• Manage advanced BIC projects, including project management, training, and execution.

• Overall production planning and execution
• Organising, monitoring and controlling of labour, plant and supervisors progress.
• Developing an effective working team and assist team to ensure achievement of quality, cost delivery, safety and morale performance objectives within his/her defined area.
• Follow up on breakdowns to control lost time, problem solving.
• Maintain discipline, housekeeping and safety.
• Ensure company’s safety procedures are adhered to
• Implement systems, e.g. ISO and Prosafe.
• Ensure that supervisors control sites as per company’s procedures.
• Control of company’s vehicles

Previous Positions Held

Stainless Precision Components
Production Supervisor
(Sept 2004-July 2006)

Tenneco Automotive
Production Team Leader
(Oct 1996-Aug 2004)