Glenn Hozier

Experience

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  Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd.

  Oct 2001 - Jul 2021

  • Direct front line management of a specific area within the Vehicle Assembly Department.• Responsible for the daily monitoring and completion of core KPI’s within a fast-paced production line.• Set strategic direction for direct production teams with short-term and long-term visionary plans in mind.• Direct responsibility for four teams of production line associates including Team leaders and process operators.• Lead, drive, motivate and mentor my team to meet the required goals.• Drive and take pride in continuous improvement activity through company standardised methods – Kaizen, NHC, Juku and Hawkeye methodology.• Work closely with direct and senior management to ensure a smooth and harmoniously flow of work.• Work closely with the senior management team to identify capability and succession planning within teams.• Successful management and development of 80+ associates including annual performance, training, and development plans.• Responsible for the smooth and controlled introduction of New Model builds from tri-builds to mass production.• Direct responsibility for rapid and constant changes due to Covid-19 impact on production line.• Communication and team working across all functional levels. Show less

  • Production Line Manager

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Production Team Leader

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Production General Associate

    Oct 2001 - Jul 2015
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  Permali

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2023

  · Planning and organising production schedules whilst also being flexible to re-negotiate timescales or schedules as necessary.· Oversee production processes.· Regularly reviews with supervisors to ensure department being developed and improved to plan.· Ensure that all health and safety regulations are being adhered to and look for future prevention improvements.· Organise the repairs and routine maintenance of production equipment.· Implement, maintain, and monitor visual quality control standards.· Implement the introduction of SOP’s to enable consistent process repetition. · Liaise with all departments from acceptance of order to completion of shop order.· Organise relevant external training sessions. Show less · Manage and facilitate CI projects and Kaizen events to improve productivity.· Set the agenda and manage CI across the site.· Identify and implement solutions to improve process performance.· Train all operators on how to use new IFS system with documentation on hand to assist.· Implement CI activities on the production floor while training and educating production staff in lean manufacturing principles.· Implement, maintain and monitor visual management.· Ensure all employees understand SOP’s Quality Standards and Health and Safety requirements.· Complete post implementation reviews (PDCA) to ensure successful delivery has been achieved and ensure improvements can be made for future projects.· Lead and facilitate process-based workshops to drive ideas and solutions. Show less • Direct front line management of a specific area within the Assembly department.• Responsible for the daily monitoring and completion of core KPI’s including S,Q,D and C.• Set strategic direction for direct production teams with short-term and long-term visionary plans in mind.• Lead, drive, motivate and mentor my team to meet the required goals.• Drive and take pride in continuous improvement activity throughout the department.• Responsible for recruitment within all manufacturing areas• Work closely with direct and senior management to ensure a smooth and harmoniously flow of work.• Work closely with the senior management team to identify capability and succession planning within teams.• Communication and team working across all functional levels. Show less

  • TPU Production Manager

    Nov 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Production Supervisor

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022
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  ISD Solutions

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  Production Planning Manager

  • Define, implement and capture the required process flow to develop the business system to launch the company.• Create and implement the introduction of SOP’s to enable consistent process repetition.• Develop and implement processes and process improvements.• Generation of production plans for multiple products.• Responsible for the daily monitoring and completion of core KPI’s.• Implement, maintain, and monitor visual quality control standards.• Provide clear direction consistent with company vision and values. • Liaise with all departments from acceptance of order to completion of work order.• Organise relevant external training sessions. Show less

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  G-TEKT Europe Manufacturing Ltd

  Mar 2024 - now

  Production Improvement Technician

  • Control PFU register, communicating with all departments from fault identification until closure.• New model introduction, ensuring all processes are at the required level before mass production.• Provide clear direction at production meetings.• Develop and implement processes and process improvements.• Implement CI activities while training and educating production staff in lean manufacturing principles.• Implement, maintain and monitor visual management.• Identify and implement solutions to improve process performance.• Enhance site efficiencies through change, including removal of seven wastes and associate engagement. Show less