Paul F.
Head of Plant @RHI Magnesita
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Plant @RHI Magnesita
The ongoing initiative focuses on the continued development and modernisation of the legacy Resco Products site located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with the strategic objective of fully integrating the facility into RHI Magnesita’s global infrastructure.Key activities include:Infrastructure Alignment: Upgrading systems, processes, and technologies to meet RHI Magnesita’s operational standards and digital architecture.Process Integration: Harmonising production workflows, safety protocols, and quality assurance measures with corporate benchmarks.Data and Systems Migration: Transitioning legacy data and operational platforms into RHI Magnesita’s centralised systems to ensure consistency, transparency, and scalability.Cultural and Organisational Integration: Supporting change management efforts to align teams, foster collaboration, and embed RHI Magnesita’s values and practices across the site.This integration is a critical step in enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and unlocking long-term value from the Ashby-de-la-Zouch site within the broader RHI Magnesita network.
EDUCATION
Lloyd’s Register
ISO.9001, Quality Audit
The Open University
Level 7, Business Administration and Management, General
King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
Higher National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
The Open University
Prince2, Project Management
University of Birmingham
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Dudley Technical College
City & Guilds, AutoCAD
NEBOSH
NEBOSH, National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Peak HSE Ltd
IOSH 18001, Managing Safely
ABOUT PAUL F.
Resilient and results-driven executive with 30+ years’ experience leading complex, high-compliance organisations across oil & gas, aerospace, defence, and civil nuclear sectors. Proven in driving strategic transformation, operational turnaround, and cultural change aligned with board priorities and regulatory frameworks.Equally effective in permanent leadership roles and high-impact freelance contracts, I combine frontline operational rigour with board-level influence to embed governance, unlock sustainable growth, and strengthen enterprise resilience. I’ve led multi-site transformations, mitigated risk, and delivered performance uplift across regulated environments—always with a focus on safety, compliance, and cultural engagement.Key achievements include:• Reducing TRIR from 3.0 to 0.9 in 12 months through proactive HSE culture and mentoring• Delivering £2.8M throughput uplift via process redesign and staff mobilisation• Securing £4.5M+ in aerospace and defence contracts by resolving supply chain challenges• Leading £6M site transformation to enable market entry and long-term capability expansion• Embedding CI and 5S principles to cut product rejections and boost retention by 82%Equally effective in executive and non‑executive roles, I support organisations navigating transformation, risk, and growth; ensuring operational resilience, cultural alignment, and long‑term strategic capability.
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