Mark Stevens

Experience

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  Replication Technology Group

  Apr 2003 - Mar 2004

  Production Manager

  Initially employed in sales and promoted to manage the production team• Field Sales Executiveo Focused on new business development targeting a defined potential pipelineo Arranging sales visits, presenting to prospect clients, ascertaining need, overcoming objections etc• Productiono Responsible for managing 1 production line with 8-10 FTE in the teamo Ensuring quality output with product inspection and sign offo Planning and executing all production schedules, prioritising orders and ensuring completion Show less

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  Compact Disc Technologies

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2007

  Account Manager

  • Responsible for managing own defined territory and taking responsibility for full account management functions for several key accountso Whilst developing relationships with key accounts, reviewing account history, spend, product usage etc, also serviced any walk-in customers from small independentso Arranged regular client review meetings, reviewing production forecasts, seasonal requirements, pricing, volume etco Extensive competitor review, market trends, changes and pricingo Achieved an average 50% increase in product purchased• Excelled within a highly sales targeted and competitive environment (CD-R and DVD products)• Developed hugely successful own service management style Show less

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  Jetline Discmakers

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2020

  • Team Managemento Managing a team of 32 FTE across all aspects of the businesso 360 management function – setting of KPI and targets, performance management and appraisalso Mentoring, training and upskilling teams, developing capable talent poolso HR management including recruiting, induction training, annual leave allocation, sick leave, absenteeism, timekeeping, disciplinary and capability meetingso Supporting HR with employment contract generation, promotions and leavers Show less • Production Managemento Running 3 production lines, responsible for all schedule planning, quality control and execution of orders within client requirementso Initially started producing CD/DVDs through duplication processes and in 2010 further developed production to include replication processes following the sourcing and procurement of required machinery and equipmento Monitoring machine output, maintenance and repair requirements and order spares to ensure breakdowns are executed asap in order to minimise any downtime of loss of production time• Stock Management | Supplier Managemento Responsible for all stock ordering, control and movemento Sourcing, appointing and building relationships with suppliers, in order to negotiate price points, volume orders and delivery turnaroundo Set up and monitoring of supplier service level agreements (SLA)o Managing the ordering of stock requirements from internal holding company o Ensuring inventory integrity and investigating any varianceso Completing all internal stock transfers and database updates• Logisticso Managing an outsourced warehouse facility o Sourced, appointed couriers, negotiated consignment rates, set up and monitored service level agreement, reporting on delayed, failed delivery and damages• Budget Managemento Full P&L responsibility and budget managemento Generating focus cost saving initiatives – sourcing competitively priced raw materials and cheaper packaging, keeping a tight review of foreign exchange and optimised times for international procuremento Continued review of internal headcount, through introducing various automations and streamlining operations and workflowso Key contributor to achieving £1.5 turnover per year• Client Relationship Managemento Built and solidified client relationships, cultivating, leveraging relationships and ensuring client retentiono Focused on delivering outstanding service, quality products at competitive price points Show less

  • Director Of Operations

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2020

  • Production Manager

    Aug 2007 - Aug 2014
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  Group Lotus

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2023

  Supervisor in charge of production of the Lotus small car line Elise and ExigeTeam Management- o Effecting continuous team management and upliftment through regular training and communication to achieve production targets. o Daily production planning meetings with team leaders to resolve production concernso Assist in recruitment and interviews of potential employees under the Small Car line. o Monitor and evaluate individual team member performance and feedback of improvements and training needed. o Undertake process audits to ensure the team are following Lotus process correctly.o Responsible for the training of new recruits online. o Manage team time keeping and leave days to maintain production levels. SHE Management-o Ensuring all staff are equipped with correct PPE for their stages. o Ensuring all operations meet the required safety standards as per company policy.o Undertake safety audits, investigations and risk assessments and implement improvements to line safety.o Ensures environmental policies are adhered to by correct disposal of waste and chemicals. o Ensure that Make It Safe forms are correctly managed and closed off. Production Management-o Ensuring targeted DPV is met and improved upon.o Evaluate quality of parts to be installed and reject parts that do not meet the required standard.o Daily stock on hand check to maintain continuous production. o Liaise with correct departments through company LPC system to resolve quality concerns.o Weekly Quality meetings with all departments to discuss current line problems and resolutions. o Morning production meetings with the Production Manager to discuss daily build and concerns. o Daily Part Shortage meetings with management. o To ensure the Evora line meets required production targets and quality. Show less Supervisor in charge of production of the Lotus Evora lineTeam Management- o Effecting continuous team management and upliftment through regular training and communication to achieve production targets. o Daily production planning meetings with team leaders to resolve production concernso Assist in recruitment and interviews of potential employees under the Evora line. o Monitor and evaluate individual team member performance and feedback of improvements and training needed. o Undertake process audits to ensure the team are following Lotus process correctly.o Responsible for the training of new recruits online. o Manage team time keeping and leave days to maintain production levels. SHE Management-o Ensuring all staff are equipped with correct PPE for their stages. o Ensuring all operations meet the required safety standards as per company policy.o Undertake safety audits, investigations and risk assessments and implement improvements to line safety.o Ensures environmental policies are adhered to by correct disposal of waste and chemicals. o Ensure that Make It Safe forms are correctly managed and closed off. Production Management-o Ensuring targeted DPV is met and improved upon.o Evaluate quality of parts to be installed and reject parts that do not meet the required standard.o Daily stock on hand check to maintain continuous production. o Liaise with correct departments through company LPC system to resolve quality concerns.o Weekly Quality meetings with all departments to discuss current line problems and resolutions. o Morning production meetings with the Production Manager to discuss daily build and concerns. o Daily Part Shortage meetings with management. o To ensure the Evora line meets required production targets and quality. Show less

  • Assembly Supervisor

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Assembly Supervisor

    May 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Assembly Supervisor

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Trend Marine Products

  May 2023 - now

  Production Manager - Fabrication