Christopher Pace
Operations Manager @ Flowtech
About
Throughout my career, I have evolved from a technically grounded apprentice into a strategic engineering and operations leader with over 20 years of experience. My professional background is defined by a unique blend of shop-floor precision and high-level corporate governance, allowing me to bridge the gap between complex mechanical engineering and commercial objectives. My journey began in the precision engineering and hydraulics sectors where I developed a deep understanding of interpreting engineering drawings and producing high-quality components. Over the last two decades, I have transitioned through various management tiers including production and purchasing manager, machine shop manager, and my current role as an operations manager. In these positions, I have overseen multi-disciplinary teams of up to 40 personnel covering design engineering, sales, purchasing, and field operations. A highlight of my operational delivery includes managing the successful supply of critical infrastructure components for the Thames Tideway project. I coordinated the production and delivery of hydraulic power units, cylinders, and electrical control panels, ensuring these complex systems met the rigorous engineering standards required for one of the UK’s most significant environmental infrastructure schemes. One of my most significant achievements involved leading an 18-month data recovery and inventory optimisation project. By eliminating 15,000 duplicate codes and correcting 25,000 records, I facilitated a 53 percent reduction in inventory value from £2.15 million to £1.01 million. This initiative unlocked 1.14 million pounds in working capital and created a single version of truth for the organization's assets. Additionally, I spearheaded the establishment of a new machine shop division with a £150,000 capital investment, which achieved full operational status within six months and delivered £800,000 in its first year. I have developed a robust suite of skills that allow me to manage complex industrial environments, such as implementing safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people frameworks. My experience spans the entire asset lifecycle, from managing strategic capital requirements to overseeing plant maintenance and operating schedules. Furthermore, I act as the site lead for health and safety initiatives and provide strategic analysis on profit and loss performance directly to the engineering director. My commitment to the sector is evidenced by my active mentorship of apprentices to ensure technical skill retention.
United Kingdom
Runcorn
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Customer Satisfaction, Digital Marketing, Safety Engineers, Strategic Transformation, Vendor Partnerships, Mechanical Maintenance, Enterprise Integration, Health & Safety Consultancy, Procurement Outsourcing, Maintenance and Repair, Complaint Management, Data-driven Decision Making, Inventory Accounting, Sun Certified Java Programmer, Electro-Mechanical Products, Process Efficiency, NVQs, Mentoring, Occupational Health, Inventory & Pricing Controls
Experience
Operations Manager
Flowtech
Knowsley
• Direct Machining, Electrical, Fabrication and Assembly departments, ensuring multi-disciplinary technical engineering aligns with on-time, on-budget strategic delivery • Manage a talent pipeline of 40 personnel, focusing on the professional development and mentorship of apprentices to maintain a high-quality technical workforce • Drive daily stand-up meetings to synchronize Sales, Purchasing, and Production targets, ensuring stie and business objectives are achieved on-time and on-budget • Provide monthly strategic analysis on SWOT, P&L performance, and Health & Safety metrics directly to the Engineering Director to inform corporate governance • Inventory control, Own and mange all inventory and assets • Site Lead for health and safety initiatives, fostering a culture of compliance and workplace wellbeing • Minimize operational costs through rigorous process adjustment, budget management, and expense control • Utilize MRP/ERP systems and custom data solutions to track output and plan improvement actions for late deliveries
Machine Shop Manager
Primary Fluid Power Systems Ltd
Knowsley
• Managed the machining division, planning labour, expenses, and timeframes to continuously meet high-volume output targets • Directed plant maintenance and operating schedules to maximize uptime and efficiency across complex machine tool systems • Managed recruitment, training, and performance goals for a technical workforce, ensuring strong succession and skill coverage
Production Purchasing Manager
Betabite Hydraulics Ltd
Enabled accurate production planning by developing and implementing data-based solutions and clear quality assurance guidelines. Managed diverse supply chain partnerships, vetting vendors, and negotiating contracts to ensure material availability. Organized and prioritized complex facility projects to maintain safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
Production Manager
Betabite Hydraulics LTD
Runcorn
• Enabled accurate production planning by developing and implementing data-based solutions and clear quality assurance guidelines • Managed diverse supply chain partnerships, vetting vendors, and negotiating contracts to ensure material availability • Organized and prioritized complex facility projects to maintain safety, efficiency, and inventory accuracy
Sales/Technical Support Engineer
Betabite Hydraulics LTD
Runcorn
• Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback • Managed transactions with high accuracy to achieve smooth till reconciliations • Provided personalised client services • Processed multiple daily stock deliveries to maintain accurate order numbers and inventory records • Supported colleges with technical solutions to meet customer expectation • Liaised with customers to determine needs and provide recommendations • Resolved complex customer complaints in calm, efficient and friendly manner
Technical Support Engineer
Betabite Hydraulics Ltd
Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback. Managed transactions with high accuracy to achieve smooth till reconciliations. Provided personalised client services. Processed multiple daily stock deliveries to maintain accurate order numbers and inventory records. Supported colleges with technical solutions to meet customer expectation. Liaised with customers to determine needs and provide recommendations. Resolved complex customer complaints in calm, efficient and friendly manner.
Toolmaker (Apprentice 1996 to 2000)
Betabite Hydraulics LTD
Runcorn
• Maintained clean, tidy working environments to enhance smooth-running, safe production operations • Selected appropriate tools to job specifications, producing high-quality components and precision parts • Produced batch and one-off parts and components to exact quality specifications • Interpreted complex engineering drawings effectively, appropriately setting and programming machinery to specifications • Safely and responsibly operated handheld power tools • Adhered exactly to operational health and safety procedures, maintaining continued workplace compliance
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