Ant G

I am a dedicated and reliable Manufacturing Supervisor with 25 years of SC-cleared aerospace and defence experience, working across civil and military aircraft, armoured vehicles, and advanced machining environments. I'm known for my steady leadership, strong work ethic, and commitment to delivering safe, high-quality production. I take pride in supporting my teams, improving processes, and keeping operations running smoothly in fast-paced, regulated settings.

I'm now looking to bring my experience and practical leadership to a new opportunity to leverage my experience and take the next step in advancing my career.

Manufacturing Supervisor – Armoured Vehicle Production (CAV) - UTAC Special Vehicles - Millbrook - Millbrook

(2024-02 - 2026-06)

• Led 6 – 25 multi-disciplined team leaders and technicians on the armoured vehicle (CAV) assembly line, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality output, and achievement of daily production targets.
• Delivered a £35 million defence manufacturing programme ahead of schedule, exceeding all performance, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Spearheaded the full setup of the CAV assembly line, organising build stations, establishing tooling and equipment requirements, and expanding the machine shop to increase capability, efficiency, and production flow.
• Strengthened operational discipline by implementing SQCDP, improving Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People performance through targeted training and daily accountability.
• Rolled out SAP, Apriso and a digital build book, improving traceability, workflow visibility, and manufacturing data accuracy across the shop floor.
• Played a key role in recruitment, conducting interviews, assessing candidate suitability, and building a high-performance production team.
• Managed all training records and compliance, ensuring full audit readiness and adherence to MoD, H&S, and quality standards.
• Conducted mid-year and end year performance reviews, alongside regular one-to-one coaching to support employee development and maintain high engagement.
• Demonstrated strong adaptability by covering additional supervisor responsibilities when required to maintain operational continuity.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, using Gemba practices, daily plan execution, and technician-led idea generation to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Maintained strict adherence to Health & Safety, Quality procedures, 5S and FOD controls, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-organised manufacturing environment.
• Delivered £340,000 in cost savings over two years through process optimisation, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements

Senior Team Leader – Manufacturing Operations - Lockheed Martin UK Ltd – Ampthill - Ampthill

(2017-02 - 2024-02)

• Key manufacturing contributor to a £1 billion defence programme, delivering complex, low-volume/high-complexity land systems and aerospace assemblies within a regulated, export-controlled environment.
• Led and coordinated 5–26 multi disciplined technicians and supporting functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production across multiple workstreams.
• Managed operational budgets, controlled production costs, and supported commercial decision-making to protect programme margins and maintain delivery performance.
• Represented Lockheed Martin independently at customer sites across the UK, ensuring programme requirements, quality standards, and delivery milestones were met.
• Worked closely with Quality, PP&C, Manufacturing Engineers, Inspection and PFAT teams to resolve build issues, drive cross-functional alignment, and maintain production flow.
• Provided daily leadership, SQCDP reporting, KPI ownership, and operational updates to support programme planning and schedule adherence.
• Took an active lead in coaching and mentoring team members, managing training records, and ensuring full MoD and BSI audit compliance.
• Supported production planning and schedule coordination through regular engagement with programme planners and operational leadership.
• Utilised Apriso and ERP/MRP systems to improve traceability, and workflow optimisation.
• Delivered £440,000 in cost savings and Kaizen improvements, strengthening operational performance.

Team Leader – Aerospace Machine Shop - GKN Aerospace - Filton - Filton

(2013-11 - 2017-02)

• Led a large multi-disciplined team within a 24/7 aerospace machine shop, delivering early-stage production for Airbus A320 Neo and A380 programmes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
• Oversaw all machining operations including CNC Milling & Lathe, 4- and 5-axis machining, vacuum solution treating, 3D weld printing, manual machining, and PFD treatments, ensuring precision, repeatability, and compliance with Airbus standards.
• Coordinated project planning, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and consistently meeting key milestones and delivery targets.
• Managed operational budgets, controlled expenditure, and identified cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality output and production efficiency.
• Drove SQCDP performance across multiple workstreams, achieving zero safety incidents, continuous quality improvements, £400,000 in cost savings, and a 93% on-time delivery rate.
• Reduced overall machining scrap by 21% through process optimisation, improved tooling strategies, and enhanced operator discipline.

Team Leader - Airbus – UK - Contractor - UK

(2013-01 - 2013-09)

Working as an Team Leader on the Airbus A380 wing rib foot adaptation with a small team, I performed the full structure adaptation work on the hybrid composite ribs and wing tips. I completed A350 training on advanced composites at the Airbus composite university and held Airbus approval stamps for self-certification and inspecting colleagues' fitting, cable, fuel and hydraulics assemblies. I also trained in SAP management systems and lean manufacturing.

I had an excellent and thorough understanding of Airbus procedures and worked hard to perform my duties efficiently and correctly on a daily basis.

Aircraft Fitter - Marshall Aerospace - Cambridge - Cambridge

(2010-06 - 2013-01)

I worked as an Aircraft Fitter and held skill codes for Boeing as a highly skilled fitter on the 737 Boeing P-8 Poseidon fuel tank project which required an extremely high standard of work with no real margin for error, I was expected to perform tasks such as drilling, reaming, using drilling and assembly jigs, integral sealing and plumbing, daily, to a very strict deadline. I also performed structural, electrical and mechanical assembly on a regular basis and worked on the complete assembly of the 737 fuel tanks.

Kitchen & Bathroom Department Lead - B&Q - Cambridge - Cambridge

(2007-05 - 2010-05)

I worked as a kitchen & bathroom department lead, working directly with the general public on a daily basis. I was quick to build a good rapport with my customers whilst also maintaining a high level of professionalism. I also achieved an NVQ in retail.

Aircraft Fitter - Marshall Aerospace - Cambridge - Cambridge

(2001-09 - 2007-05)

• Upon completing my apprenticeship, I was immediately employed as an Aircraft Fitter on a new concept Boeing 747 auxiliary fuel tanks as part of a small, specialist team.
• Our work was then scrutinised and subjected to a full Boeing inspection to ensure the extremely high standards they required.
• I also completed in house training for photogrammetry and was again personally selected to work with a Boeing engineer to test and write the procedure for measuring the fuel tanks.

Apprentice / Coach Builder - Marshall Specialist vehicles - Cambridge - Cambridge

(1998-09 - 2001-08)

• This is where I started and completed my Specialised Coach Building Apprenticeship and obtained my City & Guilds qualifications.
• I worked on several types of specialist commercial, military vehicles and concept structures ranging from small lightweight vehicles to larger specialist projects.

GCSE - Coleridge Community College - Cambridge