Stuart Loudon

Experienced people leader who has natural leadership skills and has a passion for building great teams that can achieve even greater results. I am a proven and highly qualified Manufacturing Leader offering many years of experience in Lean Manufacturing Operations. I am proficient in coordinating manufacturing operations with quality, engineering and maintenance teams, together with other departments to optimise safety, quality and procedures. Listed below are some of my exhibited competencies used throughout my employment history: *Proficiency in business needs such as process improvements, 5S, TPM, record keeping, payroll (SAP & Kronos) and employee training/assessment. *Well versed in maintaining visual management boards i.e. Business Plan Deployment, Safety, TPM. *Hardworking Manufacturing Team Lead skilled in organising and prioritising tasks, achieving schedules and monitoring equipment operation. *First rate communication, problem solving and conflict management skills. *Versatile Manufacturing Leader knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. *Able to step into leadership positions and work hands on with team members in order to enable successful process requirements. *Mentor & Coach to aspiring future Leaders and to those employees whom are in need of improvement. *Versed in documentation, compliance and auditing. *Focused on quality of materials and finished products, as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. *Adaptable and responsive leader with a decisive and detail-oriented mindset.