Candidates of the week: Experienced Manager - Product Development, UK

Personal statement:
I would like to think of myself as a very open, honest and approachable person.  I hope from my following CV that you can gain a brief insight into my targets and achievements before considering me for your vacant position.

I am currently a manager of both Product Development and Outsource departments within a global print and trims company.  I believe that the rapid progress and development in my career has been attributed to a strong will and a sound knowledge of most print processes, as well as being a highly motivated individual who can work well within a team or as an individual.

I like to set myself very strict targets and goals.  I look forward to solving problems, not only to improve my own personal performance but to supervise and guide others to work towards the same targets, deadlines and goals.

I believe I can bring increased motivation and direction to any team, in any environment.  I am always willing to take on new responsibilities and push myself and my team to the next level.  I love the challenge of print and as can be clearly demonstrated from my background in many print processes, I can implement, develop and improve working procedures and tasks in order to work towards increased sales and productivity.

I am currently enjoying the success of evaluating digital, outsource and Product development procedures in the UK, as well as being heavily involved in a new Global RFID project.  I have traveled to many of our print locations around the world to help influence better practices and procedures; this has lead to a 25% increase in productivity in each print location.

I strongly believe I can transfer my analytical, logical thought processes to any situation, with my knowledge of digital printing I am confident that I can add value and input new ideas to help your business grow.

I have experience of working within a global company and hope this can help with my application.  I am able to communicate on any level and I thrive on meeting new customers, colleagues and professional alike.

Employment History:
2002 – Present & 1999 - 2001       
SML Gresham Ltd, Corby.
SML Gresham Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers of Point of Sale tickets and labels for the retail industry.  I have progressed through various positions within SML Gresham Ltd.  I started in the Despatch and Finishing teams meeting deadlines in an often pressured and demanding environment.  During this time I operated various machines including Platens, Stringers and Guillotines etc.

I joined the Print bureau team, as part of this team I was responsible for general laser print and quality control checks on all printed goods.

In May 2000 I was seconded to SML (Gresham) Hong Kong where my role was assisting the Production Manager, setting up and maintaining despatch systems, stock control and print bureau, recruiting local staff to create a stable and profitable small print company.  I returned to Hong Kong on several further occasions where I had the responsibility for the smooth running of the production department and the administration of the general office.

I progressed to Trainee Production Manager, planning and controlling wet print and digital production, including stock control for both sites.

During winter 2001 and summer 2002 I took a break in my career, I visited Hong Kong and Thailand and spent six month in Australia working on various building and landscape gardening jobs.

I re-joined SML (Gresham) as a flexo printer on large 3 and 4 colour web presses.  In October 2003 I was given the responsibility of introducing new HP Indigo digital presses and production procedures to SML.  Since the introduction of this new department I have gained many new skills working with some of the latest digital printing presses and prepress technology, this has allowed me to train and support colleagues not only within the U.K., but help to set up and stabilize a digital print facility in China.

My current responsibilities are to manage, evaluate and improve our Product Development department.  I am responsible for product development of print for all of our European offices as well as our China branch, this has allowed me to think outside of the box and to implement new procedures thus ensuring we evolve within the industry by looking at new and existing technologies.

Please contact me for a full resume and references.

Email:  luke@forest81.wanadoo.co.uk