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RICHARD JOHN ALLEN

Bristol

Summary

Forward-thinking, detail-oriented Operations Specialist bringing 15 years of expertise in Metallic & Composites for the Aerospace industry.

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognised for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on improving processes and supporting team objectives. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimise project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Microsoft and S.A.P.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader – Press Shop & Paint – Metallic

GKN Aerospace
01.2021 - Current
  • Role model GKN Aerospace's culture principles, motivating and recognizing contributions of individuals and teams to establish an inclusive, collaborative environment.
  • Conduct open, honest performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support team members in bridging performance gaps while developing their strengths.
  • Maintain a "safety first" mindset, ensuring adherence to GKN Aerospace's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, and fostering a healthy and safe workspace.
  • Actively lead the deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM) to meet PSQDCC targets and customer commitments, engaging in hands-on management and coaching.
  • Build a pipeline of first-class Team Members with the potential to advance into leadership or other critical roles within the organization.
  • Promote a "go to Gemba" approach, aiming to resolve 95% of issues at the source and cooperating with other Team Leaders to achieve optimal area performance.
  • Facilitate effective communication across zones, fostering material flow and accountability among functional support staff, while driving team engagement and following up on engagement actions.
  • Manage the zone's budget in collaboration with the Group Leader, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet performance goals.
  • Uphold all legal and regulatory standards, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion policies, Compliance and Ethics Policy, and Export Control Regulations.
  • Lead, engage, train and develop direct reports.
  • Demonstrable ability to work with various stakeholders.

Team Leader – Press Shop & Paint – Metallic

GKN Aerospace
01.2021 - Current
  • Role model GKN Aerospace's culture principles, motivating and recognizing contributions of individuals and teams to establish an inclusive, collaborative environment.
  • Conduct open, honest performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support team members in bridging performance gaps while developing their strengths.
  • Maintain a "safety first" mindset, ensuring adherence to GKN Aerospace's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, and fostering a healthy and safe workspace.
  • Actively lead the deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM) to meet PSQDCC targets and customer commitments, engaging in hands-on management and coaching.
  • Build a pipeline of first-class Team Members with the potential to advance into leadership or other critical roles within the organization.
  • Promote a "go to Gemba" approach, aiming to resolve 95% of issues at the source and cooperating with other Team Leaders to achieve optimal area performance.
  • Facilitate effective communication across zones, fostering material flow and accountability among functional support staff, while driving team engagement and following up on engagement actions.
  • Manage the zone's budget in collaboration with the Group Leader, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet performance goals.
  • Uphold all legal and regulatory standards, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion policies, Compliance and Ethics Policy, and Export Control Regulations.
  • Lead, engage, train and develop direct reports.
  • Demonstrable ability to work with various stakeholders.

Primary Operator – Composites

GKN Aerospace
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Responsible for technical process and HSE training in the area/zone and/or specialist Category.
  • Ensure team are aware of the process and procedures, communicate and retrain where Changes impact the original requirements.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Conduct the evaluation and endorsement of operator’s initial category applications.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Ensure company behavioural principles are followed personally and demonstrated Through the training standards to all members of the team.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Complete the inspection of team worked activities where the conformity inspection cannot Be completed through individual certification.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
  • Ensure all phases/operations are fully confirmed, prior to release of parts from area.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Ensure First Article Inspection processes are carried out where applicable by the Appropriate person with the relevant authorisation.
  • Ensure customer protection is in place for all customer (internal or external) reported, non-conformance And customer protection boards are updated.
  • Responsible for final inspections and reporting where there is a product or process deviation.
  • Proven Excellent performance as a Team member, demonstrating rigorous adherence to standardised work Supporting the dispositioning of process and product deviations with the required Information through the non-conformance management procedure.
  • Raising and amending the Quality Notification in the SAP system with all the Relevant information.
  • Confirmation all physical work content and records are completed in accordance With the disposition decision.
  • When required and if part of their development, the Primary Operator will deputise for the Team Leader.
  • Gained a B-Stamp in accordance with Proc MB04 for Lay up, Bagging, Cureing, Tape layering with AFP/ATL Drape forming using a DDF Machine.
  • Train the trainer qualified.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
  • Facilitated smoother onboarding process for new machinery through creation of detailed operating manuals.
  • Reduced waste and increased recycling, contributing to more sustainable production practices.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Primary Operator – Composites

GKN Aerospace
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Responsible for technical process and HSE training in the area/zone and/or specialist Category.
  • Ensure team are aware of the process and procedures, communicate and retrain where Changes impact the original requirements.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Conduct the evaluation and endorsement of operator’s initial category applications.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Ensure company behavioural principles are followed personally and demonstrated Through the training standards to all members of the team.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
  • Complete the inspection of team worked activities where the conformity inspection cannot Be completed through individual certification.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
  • Ensure all phases/operations are fully confirmed, prior to release of parts from area.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Ensure First Article Inspection processes are carried out where applicable by the Appropriate person with the relevant authorisation.
  • Ensure customer protection is in place for all customer (internal or external) reported, non-conformance And customer protection boards are updated.
  • Responsible for final inspections and reporting where there is a product or process deviation.
  • Proven Excellent performance as a Team member, demonstrating rigorous adherence to standardised work Supporting the dispositioning of process and product deviations with the required Information through the non-conformance management procedure.
  • Raising and amending the Quality Notification in the SAP system with all the Relevant information.
  • Confirmation all physical work content and records are completed in accordance With the disposition decision.
  • When required and if part of their development, the Primary Operator will deputise for the Team Leader.
  • Gained a B-Stamp in accordance with Proc MB04 for Lay up, Bagging, Cureing, Tape layering with AFP/ATL Drape forming using a DDF Machine.
  • Train the trainer qualified.
  • Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
  • Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
  • Facilitated smoother onboarding process for new machinery through creation of detailed operating manuals.
  • Reduced waste and increased recycling, contributing to more sustainable production practices.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Education

Ashley Down Collage

The Grange School

Skills

  • Facilitation & presentation trained
  • Risk assessor & lean manufacture trained
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • SAP & Microsoft applications
  • Operating DDF machine, Saracen oven, autoclaves, spray and tool cleaning booths, ply cutter, AFP and laser cleaning cell
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team motivation
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Staff education and training
  • Team building
  • Key performance indicators
  • Deadline management
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy my work and have a good set of skills organizing team work and using my hands. I have good interaction skills and I like the challenge that comes with the responsibilities of being a leader within a good working team. I’m good at teaching and looking after co-workers. I am excellent at managing people, materials and jobs when given a time scale. I also have an excellent understanding of how an industrial area operates & I feel it would be beneficial for you to place me in the leader position within your business. I have helped introduce safe, lean ways of work, with timely certification to help us get to hit production rates Being acknowledged by the site Lead. Personally, I have always looked to improve upon a working process, where I see or feel is possible. As an individual, where in my control only, I have never left a job unfinished or a problem unresolved. Being a particularly driven individual that I am. I enjoy working as part of a close team and working alone. Communication is a key skill, as I like to work with clarity alongside my team senior/managers instruction. When working with customers I use a professional yet personally individual tone, with the company’s best interests in mind at all times. Admittedly my weak point can be caring too much when problems cannot be resolved & working alongside unmotivated individuals has proven to displease me in the past. My Clifton strengths are – Restorative – Responsibility – Individualization – Learner – Belief.

Timeline

Team Leader – Press Shop & Paint – Metallic

GKN Aerospace
01.2021 - Current

Team Leader – Press Shop & Paint – Metallic

GKN Aerospace
01.2021 - Current

Primary Operator – Composites

GKN Aerospace
01.2011 - 01.2021

Primary Operator – Composites

GKN Aerospace
01.2011 - 01.2021

The Grange School

Ashley Down Collage

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