Ian Hufton

Experience

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  HM Forces

  Sept 1987 - Apr 1997

  Soldier
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  Premier Foods

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2015

  Shift manager

  To inspire and motivate a team of 3 technicians and 23 technical operators to achieve departmental production plans and operational targets.Champion and drive improvement activities across the full range of performance indicators, efficiency, quality, waste, hygeine, safety, environment, attendance and costs.Delivery and improvement of departmental KPI's whilst constantly looking for improvement opportunities.Deliverance of continuous improvement programs via front line employee process and actively identify opportunities for involvement.Drive the team to improve performance and guide personal development.Oversee recruitment and induction programs for the team and lead training programs to ensure that operatives meet the criteria of 'Technical operators'.Communicate plans and activities to show the contribution of teams and individuals to manufacturing centre targets. Show less

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  Moy Park

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Production Manager

  Production manager for 4 retail lines responsible for, in excess, of 100 employees including section leaders (Shift Managers) and area controllers (Charge hands) across both days and afters shifts. Responsible for increasing throughput and reducing costs as well as controlling plans, GMP, CI etc within a high speed,high risk manufacturing environment.

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  Frank Roberts & Sons Limited

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2017

  Production Manager

  Production manager in a family business that has fantastic values, ethics and attention to detail that are unsurpassed. I am very proud to be part of a company that has a clear vision for the future and is one of the best investors in people I have ever come across.

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  Müller UK & Ireland

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Production Shift Manager

  Managing a production team in a dairy/ milk bottling plant. Responsible for the smooth running of a very busy manufacturing environment. Responsible for the day to day management and development of a team of 21 operatives and team leaders. Responsible for all aspects of production from managing OEE to ensuring customer service levels remain 'World Class'Involved in various projects from planning to fruition

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  Thorntons

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Production Manager
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  Premdor

  Jan 2019 - now

  Area Manager

  • Part of the senior leadership team involved in the strategic future and future capital investment for the Barnsley site.• Ultimately responsible for the man management of 95 operatives of varying skill levels,1 Operations support manager, 6 supervisors, 12 Line leaders and a varying number of multiskilled engineers over a fast pace manufacturing function producing internal doors.• Setting annual targets and performing Bi-annual performance reviews for direct reports• Involved in both personal projects to improve productivity and setting up minor projects for Supervisors to lead.• Driving KPI’s across 3 manufacturing areas• Performing internal audits across other functions within the business • Coaching and mentoring staff through changing roles• Actively involved in Quality projects to iron out product faults• Instilling a ‘Right First Time’ approach to meet customer demands and lead times.• Site waste lead to help reduce carbon footprint and encourage recycling opportunities• Actively involved in leading Lean projects and Kaizen events to streamline and improve process capabilities Show less