Carl Mellings
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Commercial Vehicle Tier 1 Supplier Electrification @Kleandrive Ltd Kleanbus Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Commercial Vehicle Tier 1 Supplier Electrification @Kleandrive Ltd Kleanbus Ltd
London, GB
KleanDrive’s mission is to transform transport by accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles for the health of our planet and all its inhabitants. KleanDrive’s business encompasses multiple transport divisions, including KleanBus, offering the smart way to electrify fleets across transport sectors from commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles, boats and beyond – all delivered cost-effectively.Overall responsible for the day to day operations of the organisation, providing leadership and vision to ensure Kleandrive meets both its short-term and long-term objectives. Accountable for defining policies and company culture that fosters operational efficiency and generates revenue. Responsible for overseeing the daily business and administrative operations and improving operating procedures for optimal efficiency. Leading and motivating staff to achieve growth and organisational objectives. Evaluating company performance and recommend strategies to achieve results. Assessing and enhancing the efficiency of internal and external operational processes. Overseeing the recruitment process to attract the best candidates and reduce employee turnover.
EDUCATION
North East Worcestershire College, Bromsgrove
BTEC Higher National Certificate, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
North East Worcestershire College, Bromsgrove
BTEC National Certificate, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
North East Worcestershire College, Bromsgrove
NVQ Level 2, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Birmingham
Executive MBA with Distinction, Business Management
Birmingham City University
BEng (Hons) First Class, Mechanical Engineering
Stockholm School of Economics
Haldex Executive Leadership program, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT CARL MELLINGS
An accomplished, commercially focused, driven and motivational leader with international experience within the Automotive sector, leading global multifunctional development teams. I have a highly successful record of exceeding profitability and growth targets, managing development projects and leading global R&D business units. Expertise extends to serial manufacture and advanced engineering activities with a unique combination of solid technical knowledge and a commercial mindset.I have 30 years of experience in developing and launching successful products into the Automotive industry. I have led Global cross functional teams, launching innovative products that have contributed to a world of safer vehicles. I have been responsible for European R&D Functions, and I have managed the UK operation successfully growing the team from 10 to over 110 engineers, developing a culture of success and achievement, improving market share and profitability through innovation.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTSDelivered £3.6m annual savings through delivery of new generation flagship product, utilising innovation, low-cost sourcing and modularised manufacturing technologies.Slashed the on-time delivery performance of new product development from 85 days late to 0 within 6 months, improving profitability, customer relations and growth targets through market share gains.Successfully led and launched 3 Generations of Electronic Braking Systems into serial production, gaining 40% market share within compressed timescales exceeding growth targets. Executed and delivered a R&D footprint consolidation programme with the construction of a state-of-the-art facility improving efficiency by 20% and overall output accelerating development activities. KEY ATTRIBUTESA strong inspirational leader, who shows clear direction with a mentoring approach, having led a number of new product developments.Effective and strong decision maker, demonstrated as site leader, often making tough but important decisions.Outstanding communicator and presenter, having led multiple presentations and conferences. Excellent problem solver managing multiple projects, overcoming both technical and commercial problems.A skilled strategic thinker who is able to see the bigger picture, demonstrated in the Managing Director role.Commercially focused, with skills built on a solid technical foundation, providing a unique and complete company perspective.Can do mindset coupled with the foresight to look at problems and solutions differently, gained through innovative thinking. Available for new opportunities
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