Curriculum Vitae - Paul Burns

9 Valley View Telephone : 07595940194

Ushaw Moor Email: pburns62@outlook.com

Durham, DH7 7LS

2002-2003 Komatsu UK LtdNVQ Level 4 Supervisory/Management Covering all aspects of Production Management and relevant processes and

KPIs

1990-1992 South Tyneside CollegeNational Certificate Fabrication & Welding

(2 year part time course)

1973-1979 Framwellgate Moor Comprehensive School9 CSE’s including: Maths, Physics, English Language, Engineering Drawing,

Metalwork and Computer Studies.

July 2015 – current MD Engineering Services LtdGeneral Manager – Cross functional role with responsibility for running a

Machine Installation & Maintenance Company with 16 Staff. Responsibilities

include overseeing of all HR, HS&E, Engineering, Quality, Cost and Delivery

of all projects. Duties included coordination of Planning, Materials &

Equipment availability to ensure Customer project requirements are achieved

and providing leadership and direction in all areas. Responsibilities include

communication and negotiations with Suppliers, Customers and Service

providers to ensure lean and efficient operation of the Plant.

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Education

Sept 2012 – Mar 2015 ADM Pressings LtdOperations Plant Manager Fabrications – Cross functional role with

responsibility for running Fabrication Facility with approx 100 Staff.

Responsibilities include overseeing of all HS&E, Engineering, Quality, Cost

and Delivery of all manufacturing within Production facility. Duties included

coordination of Planning, Materials, Warehousing, Manufacturing,

Engineering and Quality Depts to ensure Customer delivery requirements

were achieved and providing leadership and direction in all areas.

Responsibilities include communication and negotiations with Suppliers,

Customers and Service providers to ensure lean and efficient operation of the

Plant.

Dec 2010 – Sept 2012 ADM Pressings LtdFabrication Section Manager - Responsible for managing and overseeing

approx 25 production personnel in a Fabrication Section. Responsibilities

include Production planning of Customer Order requirements into

Manufacturing plan, Implementation and monitoring of plan to ensure

Customer demands are met. Load and Capacity planning, Recruitment and

Staff development.

Jan 2009 – Dec 2010 Self EmployedConstruction Project management – Estimate, plan and project manage

building projects on residential and commercial improvement contracts.

Feb 1987 – Nov 2008 Komatsu UK Ltd2004 – 2008 Logistics Supervisor – Responsibility to produce, manage cost reduction

project to achieve capacity cost reduction targets and operating cost

reductions within the internal Warehouse Dept. Responsibility to manage

main Warehouse and 30 Staff within Komatsu, storing and picking parts for

Production, Manage Procurement activities of Companies largest

Fabrication parts Vendor.

2000 – 2004 Production Supervisor - Responsible for managing and overseeing approx

40 production personnel, processes and engineering personnel supporting

fabrication, assembly and inspection for company fabrication dept.

Responsibilities to produce QCD plans, implement, monitor and report

monthly to Senior Management.

1987 – 2000 Production Teamleader - Responsible for Team work organisation,

production problem solving, training and mentoring Team of 12 Fabricators.

Also responsible for ensuring that delegated tasks are completed accurately

and on-time.

May 1978 – Feb 1987 Contractor Pumps Northern Ltd

1978 – 1983 Trainee sheet metalworker

1983 – 1985 Sheetmetal WorkerProducing various fabrications to Engineering drawings, cutting, forming,

welding and painting processes.

1985 – 1987 Chargehand Sheetmetal WorkerResponsibility for Team of 4 Sheet metalworkers, issuing work instructions,

problem solving and Training.

I am highly ambitious and enthusiastic, comfortable working both individually or as part of a team. Ability to

clearly articulate experience and lessons learned in supporting low volume / high mix assembly operations

as a key to securing a position offer. Skilled ability to set targets and then motivate personnel to strive to

achieve. Excellent analytical skills and communication skills. Highly creative and an excellent problem-

solver with experience instigating and establishing good relations both internally and externally throughout

all levels of organisation. I have gained valuable experience throughout my time as a Production

Teamleader and Supervisor in Man management Lean Production techniques and 5s and all aspects of

QCD. During my 4 years in Logistics I gained experience of the management and procurement of both

products and services from parts vendors. Whilst working for Komatsu I have shown my adaptability to

work in core and noncore skill areas demonstrating that I am able to transfer my skills diversely.

I constantly look for opportunities to progress and improve, and have done so by taking part in various

courses and educational routes. I have also completed courses in Man management, Leadership and

Presentation skills.

I am also trained in Health & Safety covering Safety Auditing and completing work station assessments

and in a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Internet explorer, Lotus notes

and Outlook express.

References – Available on request

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