1. ANDY WIGLEY
11 Willow Drive, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire. WA4 2AT
Tel: 01925 470151 Mob: 07525 968499
Email: andrew.wigley@astrazeneca.com
PROFILE
Having over eight years experience in engineering as a mechanical fitter, nine years
as a chemical process operator, three years as a lead operator and over 5 years as a
process leader I have a well rounded view of manufacturing. I enjoy working in multi-
disciplinary teams, assuming responsibility and taking a leading role when required.
Proven ability to achieve targets, whilst maintaining consistently high GMP and quality
standards. I possess the necessary skills and initiative to work independently, as well
as working cooperatively as part of a team. Self-motivation and excellent personal and
interpersonal communication skills are other key strengths.
CAREER HISTORY
Process Leader
March 2011- present. Astra Zeneca
 Scoped out and delivery of a significant safety project to improve product
containment on granulation plants, this involves collaborative working
between several departments to ensure 27 work streams can be delivered
effectively and safely via the change control system.
 Works rep on a building and lighting upgrade to bring the plant in line with
current regulatory standards/expectations.
 Established routine manufacture on a Zoladex sterile packing line. This
involved change management, product establishment and the recruitment of
8 operators.
 Managed two production including 27 operators facilities during a period of
change and uncertainty due to asset closure approaching.
 Successful closure of the TXF granulation plant in a safe and compliant
manner due to deceasing demand, this required relocation of personal,
changes to working patterns and negotiations with union officials. 12 months
later the plant was restarted without issue due to an unexpected increase in
demand. This again required union negotiations to the proposed changes in
personal and working patterns which.
 Implemented standard ways of working to ensure consistency.
 Set expectations, made people accountable and rebuilt operator confidence
in the team, plant and management.
 Prioritised individual and team development to fully utilise the abilities within
the granulation teams. One team member progressed from operator to lead
operator then to manager.
 Used data gathered by short interval control to identify and implement plant
and process improvements.
 Reduced Quality incidents and process order variance significantly every year
since 2011.
 Collated and analyzed asset capacity information then implemented
appropriate shift patterns to ensure loading matched capacity.
 Promoted safe working practices and improved the SHE performance of the
plant
 Part of the 3 man SA91Job evaluation team which establishes the pay grades

2. on a national basis.
 Focal point SHE issues including safe systems of work and containment.
 Assisted with site isolation procedures for PTW and led changeover isolation
project for granulation.
 Area representative for HSE audit preparation
 Provided support for the Newark granulation facility project manager on
various aspects of granulation.
 Quality Incident manager – deviations and route cause investigations
consistently completed to a high standard and a timely manner.
 Accident investigations completed to high standard with root cause
identification and improvements ensuring reoccurrence does not happen
 Promoted and implemented several continuous improvement initiatives
including change over reduction.
 Experienced in leading FDA, MHRA and HSE Inspection tours.
 Permit to work issuer and mentor.
Lead Operator
Sep 2007 –March 2011. Astra Zeneca
 SHE responsible person dealing with issues and capturing concerns out of office
hours
 Planned the shift output, allocating resource, organizing overtime and holiday
cover
 Run short interval control meetings, setting clear goals and objectives to ensure
the production targets were achieved.
 Effective issue resolution by supporting and challenging operating, technical and
support personnel to identify, prioritise and manage issues to minimise downtime
 Authorised person to review and sign off batch documents
 Involved with various projects to improve performance
 Conduct SHE audits and actively engage staff and contractors on safety issues.
 Permit to work issuer
 Fire Auxiliary
 First Aider
During this period I worked alongside the Site Incident Manager in my own time gaining
valuable experience in Incident Management and a greater knowledge of Health and
Safety policies and procedures.
Chemical Process Technician
1998 - Sep 2007. Astra Zeneca
 Commissioned and ran various manual and computer controlled plants on two
top tier COMAH sites
 Initiated various improvement projects
 Worked alongside PRD Chemists on new product development
 Co-ordinated the permits to work system on commissioning and shut down
projects
 Scheduled and completed trips and alarms and ensured that all the critical
instruments were in calibration
 Briefed the engineering team of the daily requirements.
 Designing and delivering training packages

3. Mechanical Engineer
1990 – 1998. Dale Manufacturing, Dukinfield, Tameside.
I served my apprenticeship as a Turner/Miller and as a Mechanical fitter with Dale
manufacturing. I was part of a team who provided maintenance for a number of
production companies. Due to the age of some of the machines parts were not
always available so I worked from calculations and technical drawings to produce
new parts. We also designed and built machinery in house to meet our clients’
personal specifications.
TRAINING COURSES
 Various management and people skills courses
 NEBOSH
 IOSHH
 Foundation course of hazardous awareness
 Accident investigation
 Project management
 Change control
 Water system owner
 Fire Auxiliary with training at Chorley International development centre and Bristol
Airport
 Chemical Spillage Containment
 Emergency Control Team Training
 First Aid
 Permit to work
EDUCATION
1983-1988 Stamford High School, Ashton Under-Lyne, Tameside.
7 GCSE’s: Grades B-D