Clinton Adamek

Experience

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  Special Care Car Repairs

  Aug 1985 - Nov 1986

  Apprentice Panel Beater and Paint Sprayer.

  This covered all aspects of the Youth Training Scheme YTS. included power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools,strip and fit, repair and paint motor vehicles

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  Norton Crash Repair Center

  Nov 1986 - Aug 1987

  Panel Beater and Paint Sprayer

  • Continuation of apprenticeship. • Including vehicle crash damage estimating.• Collection and delivery of customer’s vehicles.• Crash repair using Blackhawk P188 jig. Replacement of panels.• Use of mig/gas welders hand tools.• Use of spray guns

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  A&B Auto Body Repairers

  Aug 1987 - Jul 1995

  Proprietor,

  During this period I started the company and expanded the business, gaining the approval of two large motor vehicle insurance companies, eventually employing 6 staff.Daily role would consist of• Staff management.• Collection and delivery of vehicles.• Estimation of customer’s vehicles.• Stock ordering• Colour identification

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  T Loughman & co Ltd

  Jul 1995 - Dec 1996

  Field Service Engineer

  In this role I planned and carried out scheduled maintenance on all the plant equipment from petrol disk cutters to CAT 360 excavators including the fleet of Ford Cargo 7.5 ton tippers lorry’s and Ford Escort vans.Ensuring that safety was not compromised and reliability was improved by regular planned maintenance.

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  Autospray

  Dec 1996 - Jan 1998

  Vehicle Paint Sprayer and Colourist

  • Working within a very busy fast moving motor vehicle crash repair centre• Colour matching.• Colour mixing.• Final preparation before paint was applied.• Painting up to ten cars in a working day with one spray bake oven.

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  Johnston Sweepers Ltd

  Jan 1998 - Jun 2018

  Reporting to Assembly Manager; Managing 24 staff split over two shifts with two shift leaders. Main Duties • Running a start of the art and unique wet paint facility, utilising electrostatic plural paint equipment.• Ensuring that all work carried out by Paint Shop personnel is completed in accordance to the Company Safety Policy, Company Handbook and other health and safety documents related to the substances and materials used in the paint process, such as MSDS and COSHH.• Ensuring that all daily check lists are fully completed along with all the equipment provided by the Company is kept in good condition and in full working order.• Actively promote the Right First Time culture within the paint team using the Lean Toolbox.• Contribute to maintaining a high level of housekeeping and attention to health and safety issues in order to create a healthy and safe working environment. • Ensure that site Labourers empty the rubbish bins on a daily basis.• Liaise with the Production Control team on a weekly basis to establish the output required.• Liaise with the Skid Shop and Main Build Supervisors to establish the sequence and the daily timetable required for output and update if a delay is expected.• Ensure the components to be painted are delivered to the paint shop from fabrication on time to support the established output timetable.• Ensure the dry goods and the paint required for the work is supplied on time.• Undertake monthly stock takes of paint. Return to the supplier or recycle any unwanted paint.• Raise purchase orders for any spare parts required for the paint spray guns, prep hand tools, blast room or the mixing room equipment and tools.• When authorising annual leave ensure that the paint shop output will not be adversely affected.• Carry out 'return to work' interviews following the unplanned absence and discuss Bradford Factors in line with the company handbook. Show less Reporting to the General Manager,Managing 80 staff with 4 Team LeadersMain responsibilities were • Management of the product process through welding, painting, assembly and test/PDI for the value stream.• Ensuring timely production of machines and achieve output levels in line with the master production schedule.• Set daily/weekly targets.• Monitor performance against targets and implement corrective actions to achieve the plan. Manage the workforce with Team leaders to achieve production targets and maximise productivity.• Manage holidays, sickness and absence, complete back to work interviews, Bradford Factor and Time and attendance interviews where necessary.• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained throughout the site.• Maintain high levels of Health and Safety in the workplace.• Ensure risk Assessments are kept up to date.• Complete accident investigations.• Contribute to the company’s Quality Assurance programme.• Recruitment, training and succession planning for all workers.• Develop the culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.• Develop Lean Manufacturing processes and techniques.• Mentor Team leaders and Apprentices. Show less Reporting to the General ManagerMain responsibilities were;• Evaluated manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; • Improving manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.• Provide manufacturing decision making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.• Provide manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; • Dealing with Complexity, Informing Others, Leadership, Supervision, Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, Show less Reporting to the Foreman• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying technical assembly drawings and parts lists for building complex machinery; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.• Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.• Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.• Verify specifications by measuring completed component.• Keep equipment operational by calling for repairs.• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.• Carried out weekly fire alarm checks. Show less Reporting to the Foreman, I was responsible for wet paint spraying to a OEM standard the vehicles and all components using pressure pots and conventional HVLP spray guns. Ensuring the paint process was followed. Maintaining the equipment I upheld strict safety and cleanliness standards by adhering to company procedures, rules, and regulations. Additionally, I documented production and quality actions through the completion of relevant forms. I also carried out weekly fire alarm checks and contributed to the finishing process as a Wet Paint Sprayer, ensuring high-quality standards in final product presentation. Show less

  • Paint Shop Supervisor

    Jan 1999 - Jun 2018

  • Production Supervisor

    May 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    May 2007 - Apr 2011

  • Mechanical Assembly Fitter

    Mar 2002 - May 2007

  • Wet Paint Sprayer

    Jan 1998 - Mar 2002
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  Scarab Sweepers Ltd, Manufacturer of 2.5m²8m² Compact, ESU's and Truck Mounted Road Sweepers

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

  Assistant Assembly Manager

  Reporting to the Assembly Manager, I managed a team of 30 staff across three departments—assembly, paint preparation, and paint—working alongside a dedicated charge hand. My role involved overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow, and liaising with other departments to maintain timely production output. I conducted daily team meetings to communicate targets, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement. Additionally, I was responsible for managing holiday bookings, balancing workforce availability to maintain productivity while ensuring deadlines were met efficiently. Show less

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  Scarab Sweepers Ltd Manufacturer of 2.5m²- 8m² Compact, ESU's and Truck Mounted Road Sweepers

  Oct 2019 - Feb 2025

  Assembly Manager

  Promoted to Assembly Manager, I reported to the Head of Manufacturing and led a team of 35 across three departments—assembly, paint preparation, and paint—supported by a supervisor, two working charge hands, a shop floor representative, and a Health & Safety representative. I also provided cover for the second Assembly Manager during absences, overseeing an additional department with 40 staff, one supervisor, and three working charge hands. My primary focus was ensuring the timely manufacture of products to meet customer deadlines, conducting daily team meetings and weekly production planning sessions to optimize workflow and capacity planning.I maintained high health and safety standards, managed staffing levels and holiday bookings, and participated in informal and formal disciplinary procedures. I played a key role in recruitment, developing new team members, and cross-training existing staff to enhance flexibility and efficiency. Additionally, I worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, collaborated with Facilities on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and implemented single-piece flow to eliminate batch manufacturing. Partnering with paint manufacturers, I ensured quality standards were consistently met, driving continuous improvement across all processes. Show less