Ian Grigg

Experience

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  DLI Precision Engineering

  Mar 1987 - Feb 1988

  Machine Operator

  I worked on Milling machines and lathes.

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  Hydram Engineering

  Feb 1988 - Sept 1992

  Machine Setter & Operator

  At Hydram we were a sheet metal fabrication supplier. I worked as a Press brake setter and Operator also assisting on the assembly line.

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  Tolwood Multifasteners

  Sept 1992 - Jun 2008

  Team Leader

  During my tenure in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, I oversaw Kaizer and second operation presses with expertise, whilst managing a team of 40 operatives. Through my direct supervision, we achieved all customer requirements and met all output targets. This entailed prioritising day-to-day workloads, monitoring high quality and safety standards and working within action plans and KPIs. While on the production floor, I served as a driving force behind leading my team towards delivering results by eliminating shortfalls and providing continuous motivation and direction.Snapshot of Achievements:  Decreased set times amid SMED activities via execution of Kaizen activities and maintenance of Lean Manufacturing through oversight of a 5s activity programme. Developed a Kan Ban system, ensuring flow of stock and performed stock control within a large warehouse, leading to process improvements. Tolwood Multifasteners is a manufacturer of high tensile fasteners known for providing delivery schedules and offering products at highly competitive prices. Show less

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  Cepac Darlington

  Jun 2008 - now

  Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, I inspire my teams by providing them with the training and skills matrix they need, whilst clearly communicating what’s expected of them on a daily basis. At the same time, I report to management utilising dashboard presentations and attend a host of meetings as the cross-department liaison. The above, coupled with instituting SOPS and SSOWs, has cultivated a cohesive environment where KPIs, production targets and customer expectations are achieved.To further maximise production and mitigate injuries, I conduct risk assessments and ensure all H&S, quality and environmental standards are strictly adhered to. When it comes to my employees, I track their performance and actively address behavioural and attendance issues for a team of 20 direct staff members and 76 operators across three shifts. Simultaneously, I strive to minimise downtime by performing tool preventative maintenance (TPM), executing plans of action and implementing manning structures.Snapshot of Achievements: Organise customer trials, further optimising finished products and reducing costs, whilst removing waste, leading to a boost in productivity, value and customer satisfaction. Deliver continuous improvements and promote lean manufacturing operations by deploying widely adopted manufacturing methodologies and associated tools. Provide consistent and high quality customer service by leading complaint investigations and determining root cause analysis of subsequent issues.Cepac Darlington is a leading corrugate packaging company in the UK known for providing state-of-the-art alternatives by utilising innovative and specialty developed technology. Show less

  • Shift Manager

    Jun 2008 - now

  • Shift Manager and Supervisor

    Jun 2008 - now