About Me
Nick
My Qualifications
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Master Of Science
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H.S.C
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S.S.L.C
My Experience
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Kodak
Position Held
Line Manager
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0000 - Present
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Production Line Manager Kodak, Leeds Jan 2011 - Aug 2014 Responsible for increasing productivity, quality performance and yield through the application of lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. Key Achievements : Devised, designed and led the implementation of an improvement program on the process-free plant achieving : 2.5% yield improvement and increased profit of £260K pa. Improved Overall Equipment Efficiency by 7.3% to 82.8% Improved Utilisation by 25% to 85.1% Reduction in defect rate from 5773 ppm in 2012 to 947 ppm in 2014. Contributed to a £3.5 million re-development project on the dual process plant that facilitated the production of a new, leading edge product both locally and internationally, being responsible for project planning/progress reporting health and safety compliance and risk assessments and resource management. Led the Apprenticeship Program within Kodak Leeds, managing the apprentices and ensuring their development program was aligned with both corporate strategy and National Apprenticeship Program standards Responsible for the introduction of lean and standard work, 5S, visual controls and quality gates within the production area. Implemented a 12 hour 50% reduction in product change cycle. Introduced a daily dashboard meeting to more effectively report on performance and planning. Transformed the performance of the ageing XD plant to its highest performing year Initiated, designed and implemented a reduction program for water consumption across three production plants producing a cost saving of circa £80 ,000pa.
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Kodak
Position Held
Production Chemist
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0000 - Present
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Production Chemist Kodak, Leeds 1994-2011 Key Achievements : Seconded to be the Employee Lead on a major reorganisation program. I was a key influencer in the development of new shift patterns and working practices, facilitating change management and conflict resolution. Mentored new members of the quality team. Developed and implemented documentation for departmental ISO9001 qualification. Developed new analytical techniques appropriate to product requirements.
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Leeds Metropolitan University BSc
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0000 - Present
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Education, Qualifications and Training 1989 - 1994 Leeds Metropolitan University BSc Hons Applied Chemistry 2 : 1
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Kodak
Position Held
Research and Development
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0000 - Present
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Research and Development Chemist Kodak, Leeds 1989-1993 Key Achievement : Developed new lithographic coatings and managed the successful transition through production trials, to highly profitable, large scale commercial products.
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Spillers Foods Ltd
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Research and Development
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0000 - Present
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Research and Development Chemist Spillers Foods Ltd, Merseyside 1987 - 1989
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Vitafoods Northern Ltd
Position Held
Assistant
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0000 - Present
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Assistant Chemist Vitafoods Northern Ltd, Merseyside 1984 - 1986
Company Name
Kodak
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0000 - Present
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1978 - 1982 Henry Meoles Senior Comprehensive A Levels in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry 8 O Levels Grades A to C 2011 Kodak Risk Assessment and Safetrack 2011 Kodak Internal Auditing 2012 Kodak Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 2013 Dale Carnegie Development and Leadership
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