Dave Willard
Operations Manager @Whitworths Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager @Whitworths Ltd
EDUCATION
Dunstable College
NEBOSH general certificate, Occupational Health and safety
Dunstable
HNC, Mechanical Engineering
Luton University
Post Graduate Diploma, Management studies
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVE WILLARD
PROFILEAn innovative and successful Senior Operations Professional with extensive and wide-ranging experience gained in the fast-moving and demanding manufacturing sector.A proven, hands-on Leader, who believes in Teamwork and Continuous Improvement, and is very skilled at getting the best from people through listening, coaching and challenging. An achiever, who successfully secures funding for, plans and delivers change and business improvement projects.Comes from a solid engineering background that delivers a logical and systematic approach to problem solving at all levels.KEY SKILLSBuilding, developing and leading high performing teams to achieve continuous improvement through adoption of Kaizen techniques.Drives cost reduction through Right First Time Quality culture. In-depth technical intellect for engineering, product and systems improvement.Leadership and integration of all manufacturing and supply chain related functions.Adds value by identifying and implementing complete business solutions.Commercially astute and actively engages with customer-driven issues.Negotiation skills to drive profitability from all bought in services.Top down Health and safety management skills
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