Stephen Ward
Mo I Rana,18
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Implementation Leader
Freyr Battery
01.2024 - Current
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation towards achieving organizational objectives.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
- Directed high-impact projects from conception to completion, consistently delivering on time and within budget constraints.
Senior Operational Excellence Engineer
Freyr Battery
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
- Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes, reducing production costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts to successfully implement new technologies into existing systems.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
Production Supervisor
Envision-AESC
08.2011 - 01.2021
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Streamlined communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment for efficient problemsolving.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during new product launches to ensure a seamless transition from design to manufacturing stages.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Managed team of 70 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Team Leader
Johnson Controls
03.2000 - 08.2011
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing workflow improvements.
- Reduced waste and increased profitability through effective inventory management and quality control measures.
- Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, resulting in enhanced skill sets and improved productivity levels.
- Assessed and addressed production bottlenecks, improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
Education
Diploma Level 3 - Business Management
Gateshead College
Sunderland UK04.2019
No Degree - EV Instructor Working With High Voltage
Apave
France08.2018
No Degree - NVQ Level 3 - Production Supervisor
Gateshead College
Sunderland UK06.2015
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Expense Control
- Continuous Improvements
- Process Improvement
- Line Management
- Coaching Abilities
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Motivating Teams
- Operations Management
Timeline
Process Implementation Leader
Freyr Battery
01.2024 - Current
Senior Operational Excellence Engineer
Freyr Battery
01.2021 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
Envision-AESC
08.2011 - 01.2021
Production Team Leader
Johnson Controls
03.2000 - 08.2011
Diploma Level 3 - Business Management
Gateshead College
No Degree - EV Instructor Working With High Voltage
Apave
No Degree - NVQ Level 3 - Production Supervisor
Gateshead College
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