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Operations Leader specialising in Continuous Improvement - Lean Six-Sigma Blackbelt
Craig Davies MEng MSc
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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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An operational leader, experienced in Lean thinking and applying the theory and practices of World Class Manufacturing (WCM). A track record of engaging teams to achieve sustainable performance improvement as leader of business change programmes at multiple sites in a range of manufacturing industries and business maturities.
I studied Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough and completed my MSc at Warwick University before starting my career in the Automotive sector. It was during the 5 years spent in this sector that my passion for Lean really grew, leading me to become a Lean6Sigma Black Belt. I then spent a decade working in FMCG leading the site Lean change program and latterly moving into Engineering and Operations Leadership roles at the UKs biggest brewer.
I focus on delivering three key elements that enable manufacturing organizations to succeed & thrive: high people engagement and development; strong leadership team with a compelling vision of the future; and the development of Lean/WCM processes that underpin a sustainable, competitive advantage. I am a data driven decision maker, and excel in helping businesses with poor quality or incomplete data to analyse their data and make better decisions.
I studied Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough and completed my MSc at Warwick University before starting my career in the Automotive sector. It was during the 5 years spent in this sector that my passion for Lean really grew, leading me to become a Lean6Sigma Black Belt. I then spent a decade working in FMCG leading the site Lean change program and latterly moving into Engineering and Operations Leadership roles at the UKs biggest brewer.
I focus on delivering three key elements that enable manufacturing organizations to succeed & thrive: high people engagement and development; strong leadership team with a compelling vision of the future; and the development of Lean/WCM processes that underpin a sustainable, competitive advantage. I am a data driven decision maker, and excel in helping businesses with poor quality or incomplete data to analyse their data and make better decisions.
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2019 - ?
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Group 'World Class Manufacturing' Manager, Citu, Leeds
CITU LTD.
Feb 2019-Present
Lean Construction transformation at innovative Yorkshire-based Timber frame housebuilder. Citu exists to tackle the Climate Crisis by creating amazing zero-carbon places to live, work and play.
Group 'World Class Manufacturing' Manager, Citu, Leeds
A member of the Operations Senior Team working across Citu's value-stream through the Leeds Factory team, and the Erection team and Fitout teams at multiple development sites
* Developed and deployed Citu Production System - A series of 9 pillars to provide the guidance, processes, and Lean tools to help our people continually improve the manufacture and delivery of Citu places
* Implemented Takt planning to transform 4 Bed House fitout durations from circa 50d to current 26d and a plan to reach 17d with no additional resources. Takt Planning was used to break the construction process down into smaller work tasks of equal duration, which are completed at a steady beat by a train of trades flowing through the house.
* Reduced waiting times for material through 5S and improved Bill of Material accuracy to reduce fitout costs by over £2/sqft
Lean Construction transformation at innovative Yorkshire-based Timber frame housebuilder. Citu exists to tackle the Climate Crisis by creating amazing zero-carbon places to live, work and play.
Group 'World Class Manufacturing' Manager, Citu, Leeds
A member of the Operations Senior Team working across Citu's value-stream through the Leeds Factory team, and the Erection team and Fitout teams at multiple development sites
* Developed and deployed Citu Production System - A series of 9 pillars to provide the guidance, processes, and Lean tools to help our people continually improve the manufacture and delivery of Citu places
* Implemented Takt planning to transform 4 Bed House fitout durations from circa 50d to current 26d and a plan to reach 17d with no additional resources. Takt Planning was used to break the construction process down into smaller work tasks of equal duration, which are completed at a steady beat by a train of trades flowing through the house.
* Reduced waiting times for material through 5S and improved Bill of Material accuracy to reduce fitout costs by over £2/sqft
Operations, Lean, Transformation, Development, Production, Processes, Manager
2009 - 2019
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Change, Operations & Engineering Manager
Molson Coors UK Ltd.
Operations, Engineering, Manager
2007 - 2009
job
Plant-wide Deployment Leader
GWK-AMTEK LTD.
2007-2009
Tier-1 agile cellular machining of cast & forged components for the Automotive sector
Business Excellence Champion, Coventry, West Mids:
Plant-wide Deployment Leader for Lean and 6Sigma at Tier-1 Automotive Engine & Chassis component supplier.
Tier-1 agile cellular machining of cast & forged components for the Automotive sector
Business Excellence Champion, Coventry, West Mids:
Plant-wide Deployment Leader for Lean and 6Sigma at Tier-1 Automotive Engine & Chassis component supplier.
Agile, Deployment, Lean, Business excellence
2005 - 2007
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KTP Process Improvement Leader, Warwick & Walsall, West Mids
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK.
2005-2007
2-Year Manufacturing Process improvement partnership between commercial vehicle bodybuilder JC Payne Truck Bodies Ltd (JCP) and the University of Warwick.
KTP Process Improvement Leader, Warwick & Walsall, West Mids
Developed and transferred manufacturing & business process improvement knowledge from the University to the partner company developing the 'Flowline' manufacturing concept.
2-Year Manufacturing Process improvement partnership between commercial vehicle bodybuilder JC Payne Truck Bodies Ltd (JCP) and the University of Warwick.
KTP Process Improvement Leader, Warwick & Walsall, West Mids
Developed and transferred manufacturing & business process improvement knowledge from the University to the partner company developing the 'Flowline' manufacturing concept.
2003 - 2005
job
Production Design Engineer, Lincoln
NMB-MINEBEA UK LTD.
Graduate designer of rod-end & spherical bearings for aerospace applications
Design, Production
My education
2006
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2008
University of Warwick
MSc, Engineering by Research
MSc, Engineering by Research
1999
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2003
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Loughborough University
Masters, Product Design and Manufacture (Minor in Mechanical)
Masters, Product Design and Manufacture (Minor in Mechanical)
1997
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1999
Ulverston Victoria High School
Secondary, Europe
Secondary, Europe
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