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Robert Roy BA(Hons),MA, FMS

Robert Roy BA(Hons),MA, FMS

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  • About me

    Production Director

  • Education

    • Kirkcaldy College Of Technology

      1980 - 1981
      HNC Mangement Services Pass

      Work Study 1 & 2, Organisation & Methods, Business Organisation, Statistics and Operational Research

    • The Open University

      2012 - 2013
      PGDip Humanities History Pass with Merit

    • The Open University

      2008 - 2012
      BA (Hons) History 2:2

      Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in HistoryThis qualification recognises achievement at the undergraduate level in history covering a variety of periods and places. As independent learners, graduates will have developed numeracy, literacy, communication, presentation, cognitive and organisational skills appropriate to the discipline and will have developed the specialised skills in reading and analysing primary and secondary sources. They will have the ability to apply an academically coherent… Show more Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in HistoryThis qualification recognises achievement at the undergraduate level in history covering a variety of periods and places. As independent learners, graduates will have developed numeracy, literacy, communication, presentation, cognitive and organisational skills appropriate to the discipline and will have developed the specialised skills in reading and analysing primary and secondary sources. They will have the ability to apply an academically coherent methodology to problem solving and the construction of historical arguments. Show less

    • The Open University

      2012 - 2014
      Professional Certificate Accounting Pass

      Graduates will have gained knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting and the role of accounting in business organisations. This includes learning how to prepare accounts and how to use accounting information for decision-making, planning and control. Graduates also cover issues of business law, corporate governance and ethics as they relate to accounting and management. The qualification is accredited by a range of professional bodies and prepares holders for… Show more Graduates will have gained knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting and the role of accounting in business organisations. This includes learning how to prepare accounts and how to use accounting information for decision-making, planning and control. Graduates also cover issues of business law, corporate governance and ethics as they relate to accounting and management. The qualification is accredited by a range of professional bodies and prepares holders for professional training. Show less

    • The Open University

      2014 - 2019
      Master of Arts (MA) History Merit

      Activities and Societies: Member of the OU History Society MA HistoryThis degree course is based around the study of British and Irish local and regional history between 1750 and 1950. Using a world-class collection of online primary source materials an independent research project is produced on a topic of choice.This degree provides a foundational knowledge of British and Irish local history as well as practical skills in the use of print and online primary source material. It gives experience of project planning, research methods and writing a… Show more MA HistoryThis degree course is based around the study of British and Irish local and regional history between 1750 and 1950. Using a world-class collection of online primary source materials an independent research project is produced on a topic of choice.This degree provides a foundational knowledge of British and Irish local history as well as practical skills in the use of print and online primary source material. It gives experience of project planning, research methods and writing a 15,000 word dissertation. Show less

  • Experience

    • Castleblair

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1984
      Industrial Engineer

      Working in 3 manufacturing sites producing ladies and children's apparel for M&S. Used GSD to provide work standards and costings within a department of 3 engineers

    • DAKS Simpson

      Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
      Assistant Factory Manager

      Luxury menswear manufacturer supplying own label and M&S structured trousers. Running of production and industrial engineering

    • Havelock Ltd (James Seddon)

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1988
      Industrial Engineer

      Ladieswear supplier to M&S. Industrial Engineer in department of 3 engineers using GSD to provide work standards and costing information

    • Remploy Ltd

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1994
      Production Engineer

      Group engineer for two divisions of Remploy, Textile Sewing Division based in Wallasey and Medical Products Division based in Banbury.

    • Martin Emprex International

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
      Production Manager

      Responsible for Production at two sites in Sri-Lanka including Industrial Engineering department.

    • Lanka Garments

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Technical Manager

      Responsible for establishing method study and work measurement in four manufacturing units employing 2000 personnel, in various locations in Sri-Lanka

    • Taha Tekstil

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Technical Manager

      Responsible for establishing quality, production and Industrial Engineering at new production site for underwear and T-shirt manufacturing in Malataya, Turkey

    • Coats Viyella plc

      Jan 1999 - Aug 2001
      General Manager

      Overall management of Coats Viyella manufacturing in Casablanca, Morocco. Managed a factory of 600 people producing structured and casual trousers for Marks and Spencer.

    • JPC

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
      Technical Consultant

      Introduce planning, work measurement, line balancing techniques to equestrian garment manufacturer. Assist company in improving manufacturing methods and quality.

    • Linmark

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      Regional Quality Manager (India+Sri-Lanka)

      Regional Quality Manager for India and Sri-Lanka. Responsible for ensuring vendors manufacturing quality,delivery and social compliance. Also responsible for new vendor acceptance. Managed four area offices - New Delhi, Bangalore, Tirpur and Colombo with a team of 40 Qc's and technicians.

    • Performance Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      General Manager

      Product: Performance water-sports apparelPrinciple Customers: Quiksilver, Neil Pryde.Manage all aspects of manufacturing of wetsuits and rashguards for surfwear brands. Have full P&L responsibility for Thailand manufacturing site of 600 employees.

    • Dalydress Ltd

      May 2006 - Apr 2008
      General Manager

      Product: Formal shirts and blouses.Principle Customers: Charles Tyrwhitt, GAP Europe, and Banana Republic.Turnover and size: EGP 42m, 600 employeesRe-build relationship between factory and customer. Deliver improvements in customer service by improving communication internally and with customers. Introduce production planning and control systems and improve order delivery performance. Introduce SOP’s and measure KPI’s. Improve levels of productivity and quality in factory. Improve financial performance of company by introducing budget controls, control inventory levels and reduce waste throughout business. Coach staff to develop skills and develop team work Show less

    • Scott Grant Limited - Productivity Services

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2015
      Project Manager

      Strategic consulting for client business with the aim to streamline operations, improve efficiency, reduce waste, improve customer service levels. Project management through full cycle, managing team of engineers, preparation and presentation of reports.

    • The Co-operative Group

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

      Management of the Work Study function nationally for The Co-Operative logistics network. Supporting change project management to deliver productivity improvement projects. Help develop and maintain standard methods of work and standard times across the group. Leading local C.I. projects within Newhouse distribution depot. Supporting and implementing national C.I. initiatives. Helping to develop and imbed a lean six sigma culture within the business.

      • Work Measurement Specialist

        May 2016 - Dec 2021

      • Continuous Improvement Lead

        Jan 2016 - May 2016

    • Freelance (Self employed)

      Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
      Work Measurement Specialist

    • Surfing Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

      Mar 2023 - now

      Manufacturer of performance water-sports apparel and leisure wear - Hawaiian shirts, rash guards, board shorts, beach wear, caps and bags Manufacturing and export of performance apparel for water sports and leisure community.

      • Production Director

        Jul 2023 - now

      • Work Measurement Specialist

        Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • GAD (General Assembly Data)

      Methods Workshop Ltd, Wigan, UK
      Jan 1987

    • GSD (General Sewing Data)

      Methods Workshop Ltd, Wigan, UK
      Jan 1984

    • Basic MOST

      Scott-Grant Limited
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • ESL Speaking Examiner

      Cambridge University Press & Assessment
      Nov 2024

    • Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

      The TEFL Org | Market Leading Provider Of Courses To Teach English As A Foreign Language
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Performance Rating

      Scott-Grant Limited
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate

    • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

      Acuity Institute
      Sept 2013
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Business Mentor

      Issued by The Prince's Trust on Nov 2015
      The Prince's TrustAssociated with Robert Roy BA(Hons),MA, FMS

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Rotary International on Aug 2019
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Robert Roy BA(Hons),MA, FMS