Phil Gaffney

Experience

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  Polyone

  Nov 2004 - Oct 2009

  QA / IT Manager UK

  • Day to day management of a laboratory QC environment, advising operators and correcting formulations• Managed the Quality Assurance document system, manuals and instructions for the factory.• Complaints Manager: logged all customer complaints and arranged investigations and response to customers. Presented monthly and yearly targets and achievements.• Played a critical role in earning the company a 250k yearly contract through quality of product and service.• Designed and put QC Procedures & training into effect.• As part of my IT Support role: • Provide onsite support to fix computers, printers,• Maintain the network and server, • Upgrade systems and installing new systems. • Desktop support for problems with outlook, office and windows. • Created new hardware purchasing procedures, sourced suppliers and built custom computers to save the business money and improve the IT systems. Show less

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  PolyBlend UK Ltd

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  QA Manager / IT Support

  Implemented full new quality manual and quality management system to achieve ISO9001:2008 accreditation. Scheduled and conducted internal audits. Oversaw laboratory technician team to ensure application of best practices. Presented KPIs, targets, and achievements to gauge progress towards objectives. Promoted quality assurance via visits to customers and suppliers. Supplied internal/external presentations for training and sales purposes. Supported development of new products. Reported data on testing times, pass rates, complaints, and continuous improvement. Participated in sales groups and managed customer complaints. ● Aided in acquisition of £750K worth of business as initial contract. ● Increased QC lab efficiency by 40%.● Lauded by Board of Directors for contribution to advancement of business and product. ● Created complete new QA manual to and achieved ISO9001 accreditationI was also given the responsibility to look after the companies IT systems. This included: • Upgrading systems and installing new systems.• Implemented new hardware purchasing procedures and sourced suppliers. • Managed the implementation of a new server and full network system and a new telephone system. • Created a full website with CSS/Flash integration: www.polyblend.co.uk. Show less

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  Monolith Brick & Stone Ltd.

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2021

  Named inventor of Brickplus Patent 2582688Administer company budget, entails control of profit and loss. Certify compliance with health and safety regulations/standards. Oversee recruitment and training of personnel. Devise and execute strategies to achieve shareholder targets. Coordinate schedules and allocate employees to shifts. Foster adherence to company policies and procedures. Conduct interviews with high-level managers to expand team. Participate in legal cases and manage HR issues as required. ● Attained project valued at £1.5M.● Increased manufactured product profitability by 50%. ● Reduced waste by circa 75% in some areas via introduction of packaging recycling schemes.● Responsible for finding and negotiating a new 20K sqft facility.● Specified and designed two factories with over £500K of specialist equipment. ● Recruited and trained 50+ personnel Show less Orchestrated projects to obtain legal approval of LABC, BDA, BBA, and NHBC. Spearheaded project cycles requiring special attention. Drove initiatives to improve production efficiency of product. Crafted evaluation system for development projects in addition to documentation and Excel systems to aid management and support. Instituted processes such as purchasing and cost calculators. Negotiated with suppliers to source first-rate materials and enhance product. Collated data and drafted performance metric reports accordingly. Generated and sourced business leads. Conducted onsite training for product installation, fortified client relations, and update social profiles.● Conducted training courses for large groups of people on weekly basis, valued at thousands of pounds.● Secured BBA accreditation through management of testing in value of £100K. ● Eased QA management via personal implementation of full quality management system and technical system.● Attained two separate product patents. Show less Crafted documented development systems, encompassed planning, experimentation, and analysis of results. Presented findings to management and board to devise action plans. Conceptualised, developed, and implemented novel products. Analysed production systems to identify and optimise areas for improvement. Developed library of product potentials for future of business. Aided production troubleshooting whilst providing support to customers, construction projects, and training programs. Devised documented production process for traceability. • Created BrickPlus: Pro, currently sold for building schemes in millions of pounds. • Created documented development systems which included planning, experimentation and analysis of results. • Increased production system efficiencies.• Provided technical support to customers. Show less

  • General Manager

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Project Lead

    Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Research Development Quality Assurance Manager

    Jan 2012 - Feb 2014
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  Leader Optec Ltd

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Supply Chain Manager

  Control the supply of all materials used in manufacturing and for distribution. Ensure maximum profitability by reducing costs in the business.• Analysing a monthly spend averaging 100k for small components bought from Europe, China and the USA. • Forging new supplier relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.• Reduced supplier costs by up to 50% through negotiations and forecast planning.• Made financial savings on transport during COVID when costs were soaring. Ensured critical deliveries were made on time around the world.• Introduced new processes and improved stock management through tangible systems and training. Although in this role for a brief time, it was a great placement and I'm grateful for my time at LeaderOptec. An opportunity was presented to me that offered a bigger challenge which is why I moved on from my position. Show less

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  Cyngor Sir Ddinbych _ Denbighshire County Council

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2024

  Waste & Recycling Operations Manager

  Provided crucial oversite of plans for a new materials recovery facility. Instrumental in acquiring an environmental permit allowing for the handling of waste at a new site. Improved processes across the department and introduced best working practice. Involved in decisions which change the way Denbighshire Council services 50,000 households.• Instrumental in a £23 million pound service overhaul• Produced a report for a new depot recommending over £350k of improvements which were upheld and implemented.• Specified and involved in the procurement of regular large contracts of waste vehicles and heavy plant machinery with a value of multiple millions of pounds.• Reviewed technical documentation and contracts for a permit to operate a new £15million facility.• Managed a work force of 120+ staff, team leaders, drivers, and collection staff.• Oversee daily fleet operation of 60+ vehicles over a 326 square mile area. Show less

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  LIMIVEX Sales & Marketing Consultants

  Aug 2024 - now

  Managing Director

  Delivering increasing quality and customer service.Driving company growth.Creating an exciting, inclusive and fulfilling work environment.