Steven Croft
Head of Manufacturing @Hydraforce Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Manufacturing @Hydraforce Inc
Birmingham, GB
Senior leader for manufacturing. Direct responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement. Functional responsibility for production operations. • Turnaround in direct labour efficiency during a period of high growth post-Covid. • Introduced lean/ continuous improvement (CI) through a competency based approach, with front-line leaders taking the lead in driving operational efficiency. • Transfer of production from US sister operation to the UK plant to support growth in the region. • Introduced new web based application (Regrello) to manage support processes and tasks within staff functions, such as product transfers/PPAP, engineering projects, indirect purchasing & credit/ debit note processing. • Currently leading a team of Front Line Leaders on a “Safety DNA” programme to drive risk reduction and cultural change with behavioural-based safety.
EDUCATION
University of Strathclyde
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
The Open University
Postgraduate Diploma, Manufacturing Management & Technology
Durham University
Certificate in Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission
ABOUT STEVEN CROFT
Accomplished business & continuous improvement leader (both single site and multi-site, multi-national). Passionate about Operational Excellence and ensuring all employees are engaged in continuous improvement. Strong business acumen, interpersonal skills and results drive. Proven ability to get results through complex and ‘virtual’ team structures. Adept at change management. Broad experience across Low Mix/ High Volume and High Mix/ Low Volume environments: Tier 1 Automotive, Consumer Electrical & Electronic Assemblies; Aerospace and Industrial manufacturing. Key areas of expertise: Leadership, Operational Excellence/ Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt certified), Safety Leadership, New Product Industrialisation, Manufacturing strategy, Product transition & Restructuring.
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