Engineer Manager
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae: Adrian Graham-Freshwater BSc.
Personal Details
Name: Adrian Graham-Freshwater
Address: *** ***** ***** ***** ******* Oregon 97504
Phone: 541-***-****
D.O.B: 11th April 1963
Email: *********@*****.***
Academic Qualifications
Sept 1992 - June 1996 BSc. Manufacturing Engineering
DeMontfort University, Leicester, UK
Sept 1979 - April 1983 Ordinary Technicians Certificate
E.I.T.B. Training in H4 and H29 Milling modules
Professional Education
Sept 2010 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing
Nov 2009 Manual Handling in the Workplace
Nov 2009 Safe Use and Operation of Overhead Travelling Cranes
Aug 2009 Frontline Leader Training
May 2007 Certificate III in Industry Training and Assessment
Nov 2006 MNMC201A Work Safely
MNMC205A Conduct Local Risk Assessment
Nov 2006 Value Stream Mapping Workshop
Oct 2002 - Feb 2003 Change Agent Training (Tools and Techniques for
implementation of Lean Manufacture and Continuous
improvement)
Led By the Industry Forum
Sept 1998 Internal Audit Training
Nov 1997 Introduction to Supervision
Employment History
Jun 2009 - Jun 2014 Donhad
Forge Foreman
In my last role I was responsible for the supervision of a busy
manufacturing unit involved
in the manufacture of bolts for the mining industry. I was responsible for
up to 30 employees, liaising with management, sales and the production
scheduler to ensure customers orders were dispatched in full and on time.
My role included managing any overtime requirements within the
manufacturing process. Part of my role required me to carry out a yearly
Performance Review of all my workers, where training needs were highlighted
and any concerns were discussed with each employee. I was also responsible
for the calibration of any measuring equipment. I was responsible for the
safety within the unit, encouraging the employees to embrace the safety
culture of the company, this included ensuring that all PPE was worn and
all procedures were followed. I also ran monthly toolbox meetings to
continually inform the employees of any issues concerning safety and re-
address procedures and policies. I was also the Fire Warden for the area.
Dec 2008 - May 2009 Fero Industries
Production Supervisor
Duties include supervising the running of a busy manufacturing unit,
liaising with Management and Leading hands to ensure production needs are
met in a timely manner.
Jul 2007 - Dec 2008 Matrix Asia Pacific
Production Supervisor
In this role my duties include overseeing the running of a busy composite
materials workshop, liaising with Management and Leading hands to ensure
production needs are met in a timely manner. Ensuring work is carried out
in a safe manner in line with company procedures and OH&S policies. I am
also responsible for manning levels on the shop floor and identifying
process improvements within the factory.
Feb 2004 - June 2007 Sandvik RC Tools (formerly SDS Digger Tools,
formerly Premier Rock Tools)
Production Manager (Premier Rock Tools / SDS Digger Tools)
Technical Manager (Sandvik RC Tools)
In my role as Production Manager at Premier Rock Tools I was responsible
for the day to day running of a busy manufacturing workshop, producing
hammers and drill bits for the mining industry. My role was a hands on
approach, working closely with the operators and staff to ensure the timely
production of the product to a high level of quality. I also dealt with any
HR issues and was responsible for any safety on the site, including running
monthly meetings with the staff to highlight any issues.
When SDS Digger tools acquired the company the two sites were merged into
one and my role continued as the Production Manager over the two
operations. In June 2006 the company was then acquired by Sandvik RC Tools,
my role was then changed to that of Technical Manager. In this role I was
responsible for quality control, introduction of new products to the site,
lean manufacture and the supervision of apprentices.
June 2002 - Oct 2003 Bowmill Engineering
Production / Planning Engineer
This position enabled me to consolidate my manufacturing experience within
engineering (24years) and my management experience.
Specifically my duties included liaising with customers and their
requirements to achieve on time deliveries of their component part. The
role involved procurement of material and assuring any tooling required for
the manufacturing process was available for use. It was my responsibility
to launch the job on time to achieve the required delivery date, and by
working within a team of Account Exec's, load the machine shop in order for
all the work to flow through the various machining processes until
completion.
Leading the Lean Manufacturing initiatives, I attended a Real Time
Workshop, further to this I completed the Change Agent training for Lean
Manufacture. This provided me with an in depth training into the tools and
techniques used in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing within a
manufacturing environment. The training programme involved required me to
work within a team to identify opportunities for lean manufacture in the
manufacturing environment of a host company. The training contained theory
teach points, introducing the candidates to techniques for lean and
continuous improvement and practical activities to implement lean changes
within the hosts existing manufacturing methods.
Nov 2000 - May 2002 Cromwell Tools Ltd
Technical Sales Engineer
In my role as a technical sales engineer I supported external sales
engineers across the customer base in the application of cutting tools to
their business. This involved the utilization of problem solving skills and
exploring solutions to existing machining problems. In addition to this
supportive and advisory role I was involved in carrying out tooling trials
in the workplace. I was encouraged to develop people management skills,
furthering my previous management experience gained as Senior Engineer.
Dec 1999 - June 2000 C4 Carbides Cambridge (Short term Contract)
Production / Design Engineer
Employed as a Production / Design Engineer, in the production of carbide
grit coated products. Generating designs using Autocad LT 2000. Some jig
and fixture design and manufacture.
Nov 1996 - Dec 1999 Linread Northbridge Leicester
Production / Project Engineer
Employed as a Production / Project Engineer, in the manufacture of
fasteners for Aerospace engines and products. Duties included the
generation of operational drawings, using Autocad, from the customer's
original drawing for use on the factory floor. Required to undertake jig
and tool design. Problem solving on the shop floor. Investigating methods
of improving productivity and supervising trials of improvements. Being
part of an interactive team involved in continuous improvement.
In my role as project engineer at Linread Northbridge, I was involved with
the introduction of a single piece flow cell. As part of this project, I
was required to explore overseas development, including trips to Belgium,
Holland and Spain. Later on in the project, I was required to manage the
day to day running of the new cell, including the team working on the
project. This involved liaising closely with the operators to achieve the
required daily output measures and resolving any breakdown or maintenance
issues that occurred.
Involvement with the introduction to the company of a different type of cam
operated lathe (TOWA) required me to attend training on the use of the
machine and supervising and teaching the operators in its use, also the
resolving of any problems encountered.
Acting as the Senior Engineer, I was responsible for checking that the
operational drawings, created by the other Engineers, conformed to the
company's own drawing standards, and the standards and specifications
required by the customers to achieve a quality product. I also acted for
the Technical Manager, attending meetings on his behalf. Working with a
colleague, I undertook many Process Improvement projects to implement
throughout the company. These projects involved working and liaising with
the production output of the company. Completing an Internal Auditing
course allowed me to carry out audits on the company's standard procedures
in line with the accreditation of ISO 9002.
July 1992 - June 1996
Summer and part time employment whilst studying for degree BSc
Manufacturing Engineering.
Duties included milling, turning, drilling and general machine shop work.
Oct 1983 - June 1992 Rockwell P.M.C. (formerly Baker Perkins)
4 years experience on CNC machining centre, including setting of tools and
proving of machine programs. Further experience in all types of milling and
some turning and drilling.
Sept 1979 - Oct 1983 Newall Engineering
Served four-year apprenticeship, 1 year in training school, 3 years on shop
floor in the production of precision grinding machines. Duties included
milling and some slotting, broaching and engraving.
Other interests: Soccer, Mountain Biking and renovating
References
Robert Meehan - Superintendent MEM 1st Response Group
Rio Tinto
West Angelas
Pilbara
Western Australia
******.******@********.***
Dr Gary Strickland - Chief Chemist
Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd
150 Quill Way, Henderson, Western Australia 6166
Paul Bradley - Superintendant
Sandvik RC Tools Vulcan Road Canning Vale WA Australia
Supporting Statement
I am looking for an opportunity to advance myself further whilst
maintaining my continued interest in lean manufacture and associated
technological developments. I consider myself to be extremely reliable,
punctual and very willing to undertake learning of new skills and be
involved with new developments and projects.
I work well in a team, am methodical and well organized and have a good
sense of humour. I am an experienced manufacturing engineer, with excellent
interpersonal skills and project and production management experience.
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