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.
