Kevin Stocks

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Nov 1979 - Feb 2019

  From Feb - July 2014 I was responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System at a large fast aircraft base undergoing a significant transformation. During this period I was required to rewrite the base Quality Manual to fall into line with the rewritten Royal Air Force Quality Manual.From Jul 2012-Feb 2014 I was the focal point responsible for all quality, continuous improvement and Health and Safety matters across the Expeditionary Air Wing on the Falkland Islands. I led quality audits across a wide range of different areas and conducted the first RAF led internal quality audit of the RAF elements on Ascension Island. Show less

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Jun 2015 - Feb 2019

  • WO

    Nov 1979 - Feb 2019

  • Continuous Improvement Facilitator

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Quality System Coordinator

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Engineering Manager

    Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Continuous Improvement Facilitator/Team Leader

    Mar 2008 - Apr 2011

  • Avionics Technician

    Nov 1979 - Mar 2008
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  Johnstons of Elgin

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2024

  Working with both Lean and 6 Sigma techniques to use a data driven approach to problem solving within multiple production departments. In addition I am responsible for developing the Continuous Improvement team to develop skills and techniques necessary to implement Continuous Improvement. Supporting managers and employees to solve less complex issues. Delivering 6 Sigma Green Belt and other continuous improvement training. Responsible for Health, Safety & Environmental aspects at the Elgin site including compliance with regulatory and ISO standards. Additionally I am also responsible for developing, promoting and encouraging sound, coherent practises combining the relevant elements of LEAN, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement into a coherent and focused strategy. Acting as a focal point for the business in applying relevant techniques in the workplace. Responsible for developing, promoting and encouraging sound, coherent practises combining the relevant elements of LEAN, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement into a coherent and focused strategy. Acting as a focal point for the business in applying relevant techniques in the workplace.

  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    May 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Health,Safety and Continuous Improvement Manager

    Nov 2020 - May 2023

  • Continuous Improvement Co-ordinator

    Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Chartered Management Institute

  Mar 2024 - Oct 2024

  Mentor

  Mentoring via CMI and also a continuation of mentoring started in my last role.

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  Retired Continous Improvement & Health & Safe

  Apr 2024 - now

  Retired