Curriculum Vitae

Christopher Ronald Pounds

4 Hawthorn Close,

Little Paxton,

St Neots,

Cambs.

PE19 6QQ

Mobile: 07910 413427

Telephone Number:	01480 477320

Email: chris@duloe.freeserve.co.uk

Profile

A seasoned, highly motivated manufacturing professional who has a successful track record in production, manufacturing, operations, project and general management within the defence, aerospace and automotive industries. Extensive experience in both the manufacture and assembly of a diverse range of electro-mechanical and precision engineered products in conjunction with the project management of major infra-structure and product improvements has provided him with a comprehensive toolbox of problem solving techniques and strategies. A grass roots background of an engineering apprenticeship, a degree level academic qualification supported by formal management qualifications and specialist training in World Class Manufacturing techniques ensure that this pro active professional is a successful facilitator for change.

Areas Of Impact & Expertise

World Class Manufacturing

Lean / 5S / ACE

Operations & Project Management

CNC Machine Shop Organisation

Man Management & Motivation

Industrial Engineering

Lead Time Reduction

Subcontract Management

Mould Shop Organisation

Health & Safety

Education & Qualifications

Slough College of Technology	HNC Engineering

HNC Endorsements Industrial Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Aylesbury College of	Further Education	Institute of Works Manager

Certificate in Management

Luton University	Diploma in Management Studies

Professional Experience

Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial Engineering Consultant	Colnbrook, Berks.	2006-2007

Responsible for the project management of the re-location and improvement of the Companies Service and Overhaul facilities within an MOD site / environment having due regard to its security issues. Reporting to the MD my brief was to define, plan and manage all aspects of this re-location incorporating the concepts of lean manufacturing and single piece flow within a “ 5S “ operating methodology.

Analysed existing production and test facilities as to their capabilities, flow, space requirements and conformance to current Health and Safety legislation

Selected, appointed and managed a range of external contractors concerned with building,decorating and the installation of power, gas , water.

Liased with local planning authority in order to obtain the requisite planning permission for two new buildings.

Restructured the new production area into discrete cells improving operator handling equipment and using both Kaizan and Single Piece Flow techniques where appropriate

Commissioned three “state of the art“ high pressure gas filling rigs, new large external gas store and high pressure gas pipework into the new area.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. Production/Assembly Manager	Bedford, Beds.	2004-2005

Responsible for factory, site, personnel, assembly, test, commissioning, installation, and production engineering of sophisticated paper/film converting machinery. A member of the management team with responsibility for all matters relating to Health and Safety as well as output, quality and efficient utilisation of labour.

Restructured assembly into a cellular structure with discrete multi discipline teams and modern supervisory and reporting structure.

Introduced and implemented the concept and practise of a Logistic Hub to replace 3 conventional Stores.

Played a major role in the closure of a 20,000 square feet factory and identifying key personnel and facilities, then relocated them into the existing facilities of the main production unit some 22 miles away.

Managed the move of a complete electro mechanical product range to an Assembly plant in Italy ensuring logistics, supply chain, training, quality, test / commissioning, information and personnel issues were resolved.

Micra Instruments General Manager	Luton, Beds.	2000-2004

Responsible for factory and personnel involved in the design/manufacture and sales of specialist Titanium medical instruments.

Restructured purchasing/material control/manufacturing in line with modern lean manufacturing philosophies.

Changed company from a traditional instrument supplier to a proactive ‘solution provider’.

Managed and co-ordinated the design/manufacture/test/FDA approval of a lens implantation device for two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.

Farsound Engineering Ltd. Senior Production Manager	London	1998-2000

Responsible for purchasing machine/material control/sheet metal/assembly shops to the aerospace, defence, and automotive industries as well as their associated personnel. Involved in supplying piece parts and assemblies.

Managed the introduction of cellular manufacturing and associated supervisory structure

Reduced manufacturing overdues to an all time low

Restructured the aircraft engine overhaul section to achieve and maintain the shortest lead time for engine overhaul part refurbishment in the UK and France.

MaCarthy Interiors Ltd. Works Manager	Surrey	1997-1998

Responsible for factory and personnel involved in the manufacture of aircraft interiors and equipment.

Restructured the company following parent group going into receivership.

Reorganised the shop floor into cellular manufacture with multi skilled teams trained to carry out a range of tasks.

The Autarky Machine Co. Ltd. Works Manager	Sussex	1995-1997

Responsible for all facilities and personnel involved in the manufacture/installation/commissioning of special purpose machines and project equipment.

Reorganised the manufacturing facilities to provide just in time delivery of parts to assembly shops.

Motivated and managed personnel to provide on tome/on cost manufacture and installation of complex major process equipment to UK food industry.

Organised and implemented a company move to new premises without loss of production.

L.A. Rumbold Ltd. Special Project Engineer	Surrey	1994-1995

Change agent appointed to analyse manufacturing facilitated and infra structure involved in the piece part manufacture and assembly of aircraft seats, galleys and lavatories.

Reorganised the stores to reduce inventory and provide modern kitting with JIT material supply to KAN-BAN areas on assembly floor.

Reduced direct labour hours in seat production by 50%.

Specified, purchased, installed and commissioned £200K anodising plant.

Flight Equipment & Engineering Ltd. Works Manager	Leighton Buzzard, Beds.	1991 – Nov 1994

Responsible for the management of personnel across 4 separate factories involved in the piece part production (sheet metal, fabrication machining, vac forming) and assembly of aircraft seats.

Project management of the reorganisation of the company on to one site that necessitated the closure of 3 factories, the restructuring of two factories of 25,000 and 12,000 square feet and the construction and equipping of a new 48,000 square feet facility.

In parallel to the above the successful introduction of flowline assembly techniques.

Management and motivation of the team to achieve record levels of seat output and the shortest lead times in the industry world wide.

Other Employment

Details of my earlier career in both electrical, electro mechanical, switchgear and interconnection products can be supplied if requested. They show my ability to make a significant and positive impact to improve the manufacturing infrastructure of companies with consequential benefit to customer service levels, lead times, production efficiencies all of which favourably impact the bottom line.

References

These can be supplied on request.

General

Enthusiastic and committed in all I do. My interests away from the workplace include walking, swimming, photography, following Formula 1 Grand Prix racing and a keen interest in vintage motorcycles.

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Chris Pounds

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