Tony King

Operational and Production Leader with over 35 years' experience delivering operational excellence within aerospace, defence, life-critical manufacturing and engineering environments. Experienced in leading production, maintenance, engineering, quality and HSE functions while driving Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and major site development projects. NEBOSH qualified with a proven track record of improving productivity, reducing waste, strengthening safety culture and developing high-performing teams through an "Inspire • Enable • Support" leadership approach.

Production manager at UTS Sales and Repairs ltd (2026 – 2026 short term contract)

Responsible for the daily management of customer demands, ensuring orders are completed on time and to the industry specifications.

• Introduced new layouts by combining several departments
• Responsible for final quality process
• Introduced daily operational targets
• Advised on HSE issues, strategies
• Responsible for labour allocation, holiday approvals, absenteeism, behaviour issues
• Worked with maintenance with installation of new equipment

Operational Development Manager at Swegon Air Management (2022-01 – 2026-12)

Responsible for Maintenance, HSE, Quality and Process Engineering across the business.

• Led multiple site improvement and capital investment projects including new machinery, office refurbishment, roofing works and facility upgrades
• Introduced a digital maintenance management system, improving visibility, planning and response times
• Redesigned manufacturing layouts to improve productivity and workflow
• Developed TPM and contractor maintenance programmes
• Led Continuous Improvement through Gemba Walks, KPI reviews and Lean initiatives
• Managed contractor compliance, RAMS, inductions and HSE standards
• Delivered safety leadership through toolbox talks, investigations and workforce training

Assistant Production Manager at Swegon Air Management (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed Team Leaders across CNC and feeder cell operations
• Acted as Production Manager during a seven-month leadership transition
• Introduced Tier Meetings, 5S and improved production planning
• Worked closely with Customer Services to meet customer demand and delivery targets

Team Leader at Swegon Air Management (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Managed CNC manufacturing operations
• Introduced structured shift handovers and standardised work instructions
• Developed an NRFT scrap reduction programme

Team Leader at AEM AMETEK (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed Engineering, Plating, Paint and NDT departments
• Maintained MOD and Civil Aviation compliance
• Introduced production bottleneck analysis to improve throughput

Team Leader at Amphenol Ltd (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Managed eleven aerospace and defence assembly areas
• Introduced shop floor training hub and visual work instructions
• Improved manufacturing layouts and supported Lean initiatives

Production Manager at Harry Levy Amusement Contractors (2011-01 – 2015-12)

• Increased production by 35% within two years through process redesign
• Introduced daily cross-functional planning meetings
• Developed a UK and European maintenance database
• Improved supplier performance and HSE awareness

Installation Supervisor / Senior Production Supervisor at Blighline Ltd (1997-01 – 2010-12)

Managed UK and European installation teams, established licensed manufacturing operations in Turkey, developed contractor training programmes and led manufacturing teams and improvements.

Production Supervisor at Amey Grilles & Doors Ltd (1985-01 – 1997-12)

Progressed from shop floor operative to Production Supervisor, managing production across multiple manufacturing departments.

Nebosh general certificate, management of HSE, controlling workplace hazards, practical application leadership training

NVQ City and Guilds in management, direct training and support, skills training in the workplace

NDT overview, requirements of NDT certification in an aerospace environment

NDT hardness testing level 2

EASA part 145 understanding the requirements of maintenance conflict resolution training competency based recruitment training lean management supervisor workshop

IOSH train the trainer in manual handling