Christopher Ridley
OBJECTIVE
A Management position in a manufacturing organization where
an extraordinary record of lean and quality processes can
make a lasting impact on the bottom line (EBTA)
SUMMARY
A strong leader with a proven history of over 17 years of
quality manufacturing excellence in the flooring industry,
both in the UK and US. An outstanding communicator with
strong computer skills and IOSH Health and Safety trained.
An energetic self-starter with excellent analytical and
organizational skills. Master Black Belt accredited in Six
Sigma.
Areas of expertise:
. Implementing improvement programs to maximize
productivity
. Six Sigma philosophy
. People management
. Compiling Action Plans to achieve budget
. SAP and AS400 implementation
EXPERIENCE
General Manager - Arborcraft/QEP
Promoted to General Manager within 2 years of joining the
company. Responsible for all manufacturing areas, quality
output and achieving production schedules. Direct
responsibility of approximately 100 employees.
Communication with Customer Services to ensure all customer
requirements and expectations are met. Delivering on time
and in full
Director of Lean Manufacturing - Tarkett/Arborcraft
Responsible for planning and implementing company standards
across site, including production and clerical areas.
Identifying potential savings to increase productivity,
lower running costs and justify capital expenditure.
Ensuring Master Plan is ready for the start of the
financial year with actions and responsibilities assigned.
Area Team Leader - Tarkett
Management of 32 staff, time and attendance records, back
to work assessments and interviewing potential employees.
EDUCATION
Born and raised in the United Kingdom. Educated at Blaydon
Comprehensive School where I achieved CSE Grade 1 in
English, Computer Studies and History. CSE Grade 2 in
Math, Geography and Technical Drawing.
REFERRALS
Sandy Westelaken - Human Resources Manager
QEP, 225 Eddie Williams Road, Johnson City TN 37604
Email abmeev@r.postjobfree.com
Esther Liu - Senior Cost Accountant
QEP, 1001 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite A, Boca Raton
FL 33487
Email abmeev@r.postjobfree.com
164 Painter Rd
Fall Branch
TN 37656
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