Alexander Hardy

• Senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Managing Director. • Delivered a 12% improvement in OEE through the implementation of TPM, autonomous maintenance, and condition-based monitoring. • Led Value Stream Mapping initiatives to identify and reduce process waste. • Rolled out 5S programmes to enhance workplace organisation and safety. • Improved workforce capability through development of SOPs and skills matrices. • Mentored TPM Technician in CI principles, problem-solving tools, and TPM routines. • Reduced changeover time using SMED, boosting productivity and flexibility. • Applied FMEA to identify process risks and implement mitigation strategies. • Introduced Kanban systems to optimise inventory and reduce WIP.

• Led a CI team (2 CI Technicians, 1 TPM Technician) supporting multiple manufacturing units. • Identified and delivered CI projects focused on process efficiency, quality, and waste reduction. • Facilitated Kaizen events and Lean workshops involving cross-functional stakeholders. • Embedded a variety of Lean tools across teams, including SMED, 8D, VSM, mistake-proofing, and standard work. • Supported leadership development through coaching and training Production Managers in Lean principles and team leadership. • Rolled out TPM and 5S programmes across production areas. • Delivered measurable cost savings through waste reduction, improved labour efficiency, and improved product flow.

• Managed a high-volume production area with over 200 staff, including 2 Assistant Managers and 14 Team Leaders. • Delivered operational performance across safety, quality, output, and labour efficiency. • Oversaw production planning, shift management, labour allocation, and skills utilisation. • Maintained GMP and safety compliance through proactive risk management. • Managed absence, disciplinary issues, and team development initiatives.

• Held progressive manufacturing leadership roles across 3 production units. • Responsible for shift operations including 30–40 operators, technicians, engineers, and QC staff. • Championed safety culture, conducted risk assessments, and led incident investigations. • Delivered the production plan while improving reliability through collaboration with Engineering and CI. • Led implementation of preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and reactive engineering support. • Managed team development through appraisals, performance reviews, coaching, and training. • Active in recruitment, succession planning, and absence management.

• Completed rotational placements across 4 manufacturing units as part of the Unilever Graduate Development Scheme.