Adrian Bell

Experience

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  Albis UK Ltd

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2020

  Production Shift Manager / Supervisor

  Provided leadership and direction to a team of 8 operatives (Feedstock blending, recycling officer and 6 pigment personnel) managing performance based on agreed KPIs, manpower planning to align work activities with production programmes. Liaising with production planners to ensure that all raw materials are available prior to production and the Sales department to enable efficient delivery schedules.Operational responsibilities:• Day to day operation of the FFS machine ensuring overall equipment efficiency and delivery times are achieved in an efficient manner.• Ensured all aspects of site Health & Safety, environmental regulations and quality standards were adhered to.• Carried out preventative maintenance, general maintenance and servicing enabling run rate efficiency for maximum capacity output.• Optimising product changeover from general product to medical grade, complying with ‘Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.Achievements:• Increased average tonnage per day from 12 to 22 through in-depth understanding of machine operation.• Reduced complaints from 15 per year to 2 per year through the implementation of standard operating procedures.• Training and coaching of operatives both in the UK and German production plants which enabled 24hr working as required.• Implemented new stock control process using the ‘First In, First Out' (FIFO) method and control function using SAP, reducing unaccountable losses from £118,000 to £20,000 within 12 months. Show less

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  ALBIS (U.K.) LIMITED

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2013

  Provided leadership and direction to a 15-person shift team.• Ensured all aspects of site Health & Safety, environmental regulations and quality standards were adhered to.• Ensured compliance to ‘Good Manufacturing Practice' (GMP) as required.• Carried out 5S, 5C, Production, Line and Shift audits as well as planned general inspections.• Direct Line Management responsibilities for shift operators, including regular performance appraisals, identifying training and development needs and disciplinary action as required.• Maintained good team communication via morning meetings, shift safety meetings and handovers.• Managed the day to day operation of all extruders across the plant in the absence of the Production Manager, liaising with planning and engineering to ensure smooth running and production targets achieved. Show less • Ensured production targets were achieved on site without compromising Safety, quality or efficiency.• Managed the performance of team members based on agreed KPIs.• Ensured that all raw materials and packaging were prepared prior to production.• Ensured all production documentation was accurate and completed.• Monitored, reported and recorded incidents, abnormalities and deviations, taking immediate corrective action to maintain production.• Assumed responsibility as the senior person on site during leave. Show less

  • Shift Manager / Supervisor

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  • Deputy Shift Manager / Team Lead

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2009
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  ALBIS PLASTIC GmbH

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Form, Fill and Seal (FFS) Trainer and Technical Advisor

  Led the decommissioning of the FFS machine for relocation to Germany following the closure of the Albis UK Ltd manufacturing plant. Undertook a secondment in Germany to provide commissioning and technical support on a €3M multifunctional packaging project: • Performed on-site testing and configuration work with installation contractors. • Worked closely with Project Engineering team and Project Manager to prepare timely commissioning activities in line with the project programme.• Trained 11 operators and 2 fitters across two sites at Obernburg and Zulpich, implementing lean process.• Provided a platform for problem solving, making improvements to, and offering advice about, operational procedures.• Ensured that Handing over process was defined and followed systematically and continuously reviewed and improved. Show less

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  Rapid Colour Services Limited

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2024

  Process Manager
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  Production process/Manager

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  Production Manager
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  Manplas Ltd

  Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

  Production Manager
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  Looking

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  Production Manager

  production manager, supervisor, Automation technician

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  FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO.

  Oct 2024 - now

  Production Manager

  production manager of small batch plant medical and food grade products. specialist in GMP.