Patrick Slater

Experience

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  Avimo Limited

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1992

  Appointed Production Controller of a multimillion pound MoD contract requiring full configuration control. Responsible for identifying the most suitable process of achieving the required output and progressing the manufacture through to shipment. Completed a four year Electro / Mechanical Apprenticeship with Avimo, part of United Scientific. Worked on major military contracts and trained in all areas of assembly and machining.

  • Skilled Wiresman / Production Controller

    Jan 1986 - Jan 1992

  • Apprenticeship

    Jan 1982 - Jan 1986
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  Avimo Limited

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1993

  Procedures Author

  Responsible for creating detailed procedures at both departmental and operational levels. Also responsible for creating and publishing the Company Exposition.

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  Maelor Contract Systems Limited

  Oct 1994 - Jan 1996

  Quality Manager

  Responsible for both the Quality of the Product and the establishment of a structured management system. Also responsible for maintaining the Companies ISO approval (BS5750) and maintain the zero non conformity record.

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  Avimo Limited

  Jan 1996 - Nov 1996

  Documentation Services Administrator

  Returned to Avimo where I had completed my apprenticeship and was given the responsibility for the control of internal documentation ensuring version control was correctly implemented.

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  Maelor Contract Systems Limited

  Nov 1996 - Jan 1999

  Operations / Production and Quality Manager

  After a short period at Avimo, I returned to Maelor Contract Systems and took overall responsibility of all operations within the company from procurement through to successful delivery of finished product

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  MAELOR DISPLAY SYSTEMS LIMITED

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2010

  Production And Quality Manager

  Following the demise of Maelor Contract Systems I was invited to join Maelor Display Systems. Primary responsibilities were:- Quality Management System - Maintenance and Continuous Improvement.- Managing the assembly process of Maelor Display Systems- Design of new production facilityDuring this time I was also fulfilling the role of Quality Manager for Nu Instruments

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  Retail Kiosks Limited

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Director

  I was invited to be Director of Retail Kiosks who designed and manufactured bespoke kiosk solutions for the retail sector.Various pilot projects were completed for major high street names such as John Lewis, Homebase and Total and the Coop.I was directly involved with all aspects of the business including product design.

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  Atteco Limited

  May 2010 - Jul 2012

  Consultant

  Decided to venture into the world of Management Consultancy and formed Atteco Limited. The main areas of expertise were:- Operations Consulting, including manufacturing processes- Quality management

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  Nu Instruments

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2017

  Manufacturing Manager

  After many years of being associated with Nu Instruments and a short period as a consultant to the company, I was asked to join the Nu Instruments team full-time by one of the owners. Responsible for all manufacturing operations, including scheduling, procurement, stores, assembly, test and quality. Projects included:- Development of bespoke software for both manufacturing and change control.- Improving effectiveness of the manufacturing process.- Establishing a dedicated assembly area within an extended facility- Reduction in manufacturing times- Reduction in material costsAs part of the senior management team I participated in the due diligence process leading to Nu's successful acquisition by Ametek, Inc. in 2016 Show less

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  Various Companies

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

  Operations and Manufacturing Professional

  Following nearly six years with Nu Instruments during which time I helped them experience accelerated growth, improved efficiency and the successful sale to Ametek, I made the decision to work as an independent consultant and explore other business opportunities.

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  Visive Group Ltd

  Mar 2018 - now

  • Business Unit Manager

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Advisor

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Managing Director

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Director Of Operations

    Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2018 - Oct 2018