T25KCB
Manufacturing Consultant and Executive Coach
Automation
Project Manager
Project Length
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3 Months
Objective
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To complete 3 Projects on time
Issues to start with
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Projects running late
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Experienced Project manager had left the business
Plan to fix it
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Project-managed a refurbishment/ re-tooling of two machines used for assembling rear metal scuff plates on X761 for JLR via GSM.
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Oversaw the implementation of three new fixtures for Plastic Omnium, to do the Ultrasonic Welding on Bumpers for JLR.
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Supported the management of a conveyor fill line build for Bushmills, midway through the project.
Issues on the way
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Continued adjustments to plan to match resource and materials availability in real time.
Result
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All 3 projects delivered on time
Machine Retrofit
Project Length
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6 Months
Objective
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Reduce downtime on critical path slitting machine (Durmec).
Issues to start with
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Machine was made up of old sections from different machines.
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Hard wired control system was out of date.
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Electrical spares were not available
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Repairs relied heavily on the person who originally put the system together
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Hydraulic System had been neglected.
Plan to fix it
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Install new control system for machine
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Carry out a full review service and upgrade of hydraulic system
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Complete a capex for £70K of capital expenditure
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Plan stock build to enable final installation and commissioning in 2 weeks
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Identify maintenance plan and implemented regularly
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Re-train employees
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Monitor issues and review daily for Corrective actions
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Issues on the way
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Continued downtime issues eroding safety stock.
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Upskilling of employees for touch screen and Can Bus technology.
Result
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Control System was installed and commissioned in a 2 week window over Christmas
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Hydraulic system re-furbished
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Downtime due to breakdown reduced to less then 1%
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No disruption to customers commitments
