Quality Control Manager

CURRICULUM VITAE

Tel: 019**-****** Name: Darrell

Powell

Marital Status: Married Address: 2 The

Meadows

Ketley Bank

Driving Licence: Full Telford

Shropshire

DOB: 24/10/1970 TF2 0BH

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Uniq Desserts - Mar 2009 - Present

Following redundancy from TRW, I accepted the role as Production Line

Manager within the Food Production Sector.

I am responsible for the production, quality and planning of the Business

Unit 3 Erca that produces chilled dairy products for Cadbury. My main

responsibilities include:

. The Set up, design and commissioning of a brand new Business Unit and

Erca machine (completed Sept 2009- efficiency target 70% actual continual

achievement >85%).

. Manage and distribute workload amongst my team

. Continuous Improvements using techniques such as 5 Why, 5 Step and 100yr

fix

. Responsible for ensuring production targets, costs and quality are

achieved

. Attend daily stand up meetings to identify and pro-actively resolve

machine issues

. Attend weekly zone meetings with senior management to identify and pro-

actively resolve any line issues within all departments

. Assess, identify and implement training and training schedules for my

team

. Assist Production Manager and Business Unit Director with Visits from

customers

. Responsible for interviewing and employing new team members

. Responsible for back to work interviews and disciplinary procedures

. H&S issues: Awareness, monitoring and implementation of procedures

. Ensure team strictly adhere to food safety legal requirements

. Report writing and Audits

. Liaise with customers & suppliers to resolve quality issues

TRW Automotive Electronics Ltd - Production Supervisor May

2007 - Feb 2009

I returned to TRW to embark on a more challenging role. I am responsible

for the efficient planning, production & management of the entire

electronics module, manufacturing ECU's (electronic control units) for

Volvo worldwide. My key activities include:

. Identify, provide & expedite efficient & workable solutions

. With a continuous hands-on approach, manage & distribute workload amongst

my team

. Working knowledge of ISO9000

. Continuous improvement techniques, including Kanban, 5S's, Six Sigma

. Accountable for quality issues

. Responsible for ensuring production targets, costs & minimal scrap levels

are achieved

. Attend regular meetings with Plant & Senior management, promoting

progressive & proactive ideas/solutions

. Responsibility for the implementation of continuous training &

development skills for the team

. Weekly QRCM meetings with Quality Management

. Conducting & implementing disciplinary procedures

. Team building

. Assess, identify & implement training & training schedules

. Implement OE workshops

. Report writing & audits

. Health & Safety issues: awareness, monitoring & implementation of

procedures

. Initiate & present team briefings

. Working to stringent quality procedures

Scotsman Beverage Systems - Senior Team Leader October

2004 - April 2007

I held overall responsibility for the efficient & cost effective management

of a 48 strong team, providing & exceeding a demanding customer base, for

the service & sales of new & refurbished cooler units & accessories to the

brewery & soft drink sector. Our Blue Chip customers include Coca Cola,

Britvic, Scottish Courage, Brewmaster etc. My main responsibilities, in

additional to those held within TRW - see below, are:

. Design & implement new systems to enhance work in progress, finished

goods throughput & profitability. I have developed & initiated our brand

new system within the strict constraints of the given budget.

. Managing goods in & despatch.

. Negotiate pricing, ordering & stock control of vital parts & equipment.

. Manage & control budgets.

TRW Automotive Systems Ltd Jan 1995 -

Sept 2004

I began my career within TRW initially as a Machine Setter/Operator. My

main responsibilities involved the setting of Centreless Grinding machines,

obtaining pass-offs & completing SPC data. Through hard work, & with an

effective & conscientious approach to fulfilling & exceeding these

responsibilities, I enjoyed promotions, & held the position of Production

Supervisor. My main responsibilities included:

. Identify, provide & expedite efficient & workable solutions

. With a continuous hands-on approach, manage & distribute workload amongst

my team of 30 strong

. Continuous improvement techniques, including Kanban, 5S's, Six Sigma

. Accountable for quality issues

. Responsible for ensuring production targets, costs & minimal scrap levels

are achieved

. Attend regular meetings with senior management, promoting progressive &

proactive ideas/solutions

. Team building

. Assess, identify & implement training & training schedules

. Implement OE workshops

. Report writing & audits

. Health & Safety issues: awareness, monitoring & implementation of

procedures

. Initiate & present team briefings

. Working to stringent quality procedures, including Ford Q1, ISO9000/1

Johnson Controls 1993-1994

I was employed at Johnson Controls, where I held the position of Quality

Technician. My main responsibilities included:

. The set up & efficient running of all 12 production lines

. Quality control

. Troubleshooting & problem solving

. Direct customer liaison

. Conducting site visits made by major key accounts

M C Hives Ltd 1991-1993

My position within the company was a CNC operator. My main

responsibilities included:

. The running of Takisawa CNC lathes with Fanuc control

. Quality control for all components produced

. Identify & compile SPC charts

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Stirchley Upper School 1984-1988

O'Level

Mathematics Grade C

English Language Grade C

English Literature Grade C

Physics Grade C

General Science Grade D

TRAINING

Grinding Wheel Regulations Certificate

Fork Lift Truck Licence (Counter Balance)

Institute of Supervisors & Management Certificate

Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) Certificate

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

I would consider myself to be quite an active person, & enjoy playing

football, bowling & golf. Together with my Wife, we enjoy going to the

pictures, eating out, visiting historic sites, & overseas holidays.

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