Nathan Coulton

Experience

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  Sainsbury's

  Jul 1998 - Aug 1999

  Customer Services Advisor
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  BD

  Aug 1999 - May 2022

  Reporting to the Operations Manager, I lead a team of Engineers and Technicians in BD Plymouth's most recent and state of the art manufacturing areas, utilising the skills of both my team and other cross functional teams to optimise production output and product quality whilst driving down cost Responsible for all Engineering activities on shift. I provide a high level of engineering support to the production team, including the implementation of process improvements, and fault finding. I develop and drive maintenance plans, tasks and workloads. I also develop training plans for Production Technicians and implement training structure, based on the business needs Working under the Engineering Shift Leader, my role incorporated a large amount of responsibilty, including the planning of PM tasks, the development of new Production Technicians and the implementation of small projects Following my 4 year electro/mechanical Apprenticeship, I was employed in a permanent position as a Production Technician. Attending breakdowns, assisting the Process Engineering department with small projects and perfomring PM tasks were some of the activities I became involved with

  • Process Engineer

    Sept 2015 - May 2022

  • Senior Engineering Technician

    Aug 2009 - Sept 2015

  • Assistant Shift Engineer

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Production Technician

    Aug 1999 - Jul 2007
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  Advanced Medical Solutions

  May 2022 - now

  I lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving performance through a focus on key site engineering KPIs. I am responsible for overseeing CapEx projects, managing logistics, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to guarantee timely project delivery. I am committed to fostering continuous improvement by spearheading process optimisation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, boost machine output, and reduce waste.In addition to technical leadership, I prioritise the professional growth of my team, investing in training and development to enhance their skills and capabilities. I create a psychologically safe work environment where open communication and collaboration are encouraged, allowing team members to thrive, share innovative ideas, and contribute to positive cultural change. Through these efforts, I aim to cultivate a culture of excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement within my engineering team. Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

    May 2022 - Jul 2023