John Hallewell

Site Superintendant / Production Manager

* ******* ****, *******, ***** Yorkshire, BD23 1NY, United Kingdom

+44-757******* acvr52@r.postjobfree.com

Production Manager with a strong background and over 40 years’ of experience in the planning, supervision and operation of large scale oil, gas and power generation projects on an international scale. Holds a proven track record of achieving time, budget, safety and quality targets throughout the installation, operational and maintinence phases of projects. Key skills include being highly experienced in identifying and resolving inefficient operative processes and being able to motivate others to achieve optimal production rates whilst maintaining safety standards. With excellent communication skills across all levels, adapts with ease to the challenges faced when working on a worldwide scale.

Demonstrated Success Record in:

In-house training and on-site task management and delegation.

The review and reporting of manufacturing processes and the making of subsequent recommendations to improve both productivity and safety.

The leadership of a multi-skilled and multinational workforce.

Adaptation of standard machinery for bespoke manufacturing needs.

Motivating staff to maintain performance and quality.

Working to American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards.

Core Competencies:

Cross-cultural Communication

Delegation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Meeting of Performance Targets

Undertaking of Inspections

Health and Safety Compliancy

ISO 2008 Quality Management Systems

Production Planning

Career Achievements:

Site Construction and Site Relocation: Hydro-link, United Arab Emirates

The relocation of manufacturing plant from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to the new location in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on a Greenfield site.

Implementation of Management Change: Saudi Factory for Fire Equipment, Saudi Arabia

Re- structuring of department heads and section leaders, by creating stronger chain of information between shopfloor and management

Increase of Productivity: TSC Group Holdings Ltd., China

In response to a bottleneck in production, an improved work-schedule of both personnel and equipment was devised and implemented.

Control of Operational Costs: TSC Group Holdings Ltd., China

After review, operational tasks migrated from third party provider to in-house production.

Introduction and Implementation of Health and Safety Measures: Boustead International Heaters., Thailand

The undertaking of a large-scale review of health and safety polices and procedures resulting in the introduction of daily meetings, regular seminars and risk assessments.

Education and Relevant Training:

Higher National Diploma: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: Accrington College, Lancashire

VCA Diploma: Safety for Operational Supervisors

Working Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCCOHS1001A)

Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (R11WHS202D)

Enter Confined Spaces (MSAPMPER2015C)

Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit (MSAPMPER200C)

Professional Experience and Responsibilities:

2014 – Present

BIH Boustead International Heaters, Europe and Far East: Site Superintendant

Management of oil, gas and liquefied natural gas refineries and power generation, including offshore locations.

The planning, coordination and supervision of on-site functions and project goals with onsite administration staff, engineers as well as senior management to fixed completion dates.

Review of project safety, quality control, scheduling, engineering and material control.

Liaison with the UK and Malaysian Project Teams, client representatives and other contractors.

Coordination of effective time management by setting up weekly progress meetings and implementing recovery plans to ensure all targets met.

Over-seeing the fabrication, assembly, material surface treatment, blasting priming and final painting coordinating third party contractors.

Witnessing NDT, MPI and NACE testing. Ensuring that ITP and manufacturing procedures are followed.

2012 –2014

TSC Group Holdings Ltd., China: Manufacturing Manager

Ensured that goods were made to the right specification, met Quality Standards and delivered on time.

Liaised with both sales teams and client representatives to meet their requirements.

Encouraged, identified and developed best practice strategies.

Set out the production plan and ensured manpower efficiency was used. Monitored manufacturing costs against budgeted works costing

2012

SFFECO, Saudi Factory for Fire Equipment, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.:

Interim Production Manager

Management of production planning including the overseeing of Quality Assurance and Quality Control measures.

Management of production including raw material inward and the dispatch of final products.

2011 –2012

Global Technology Services, U.A.E.: Site Engineer

2010 –2011

Top Oilfield, U.A.E.: Yard Superintendant

2006 –2011

Gates Engineering, U.A.E.: Manufacturing Manager

2002 –2006

GI Hadfield Recyclers, U.K.: Production and Operations Manager

2000 –2006

Northern Pumps, U.K.: Operations Manager

1999 –2000

Cuno, France: Project Manager

1975 –2000

Carlson Filtration, U.K.: Plant Director

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