Graham MacKerness
Plant Operations Manager @Uniblock Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Operations Manager @Uniblock Ltd
EDUCATION
Lean Black Belt (ILM)
Diploma, Lean Implementation
East Gwent Polytechnic
Engineering Diploma, Mechanical Engineering (apprenticeship completed)
ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management.)
Certified SSL Black Belt, Lean Black Belt
University of Wales Newport
Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT GRAHAM MACKERNESS
Globally experienced leader of Manufacturing Operations /Plant Manager ( Interim and long term) with proven success growing business and driving continuous improvements for global manufacturing companies. Strategic thinker with a strong background in manufacturing leadership with a broad range of environments including electronic assembly and test,Garment, Plastics (injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion), Construction products, Branded Cosmetics,(GMP controlled mixing, liquid filling and packing) Capable of managing all production and engineering processes, supply chain logistics, people and operations in order to lead businesses to profitability. Team leader and Black Belt able to implement Lean methods that increase efficiency, reduce expenditures and improve Profit & Loss (P&L). Skilled in motivating cross-cultural personnel, communicating with customers and cultivating solid business relationships. Extensive Ex pat experience in Eastern Europe and Asia. Specialisation: Interim Management • Factory/Plant Management • Multi-cultural and functional team management. Supply Chain Operations • Lean Initiatives /Process Improvements Multi-disciplined team Leadership & Motivation • Customer Relations • Cross-Functional Communication Process efficiency improvement -Quality Control • Supplier development, Project support, Global Business • Vendor Management • Profit & Loss (P&L) • Product Transfers and New Product Launches- 3rd party outsourcing management.
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