Steve Rose Resume

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Steve Rose
20, Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex. RM12 6QB
rosesteve8@gmail.com • Mobile 07713367937 • Office 01708 442094
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephenrose • Skype: steve.rose1966
SUMMARY
Performance-driven Senior Operations Executive with 26 years of success spearheading high-dollar
manufacturing operations in International markets; offer effective blend of business acumen, Ph. D. - level (in
Metal Finishing) technical expertise, and experience in broad range of chemical, electronic, and mechanical
engineering sectors. Demonstrable record of setting and communicating the strategic direction and vision.
In-depth knowledge of employment & health and safety, regulations. Proven record of accomplishment of
goals; with excellent communication, influencing, presentation, problem solving, and developing relationship-
building talents.
Strong supply chain skills having held the responsibility for purchasing, planning and logistics and third party
logistics (3PL). At AGFA, we had 7 products and more than 4000 SKU, which I managed through internal
warehouses, distributors and 3PL providers. On time delivery, performance was 98.8%. Inventory turns
(sales/inventory) was on average 24.
Outstanding learning credentials; Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering & B.Sc. in Chemistry from Bradford
University. Solid experience implementing and training TS16949 / 5S / 6-Sigma / Lean & Kaizen.
Effective communicator with excellent presentation skills and the unique ability to build, train, lead and
mentor successful cross-cultural teams. Bilingual native English speaker with spoken Mandarin. Seeking
Senior Executive Operations / Engineering interim or permanent position anywhere in the UK.
Operations and Management Strengths
 Executive Team Leadership
 Commissioning / Start-up Management
 Business Development
 5S / CI / 6 Sigma / Lean Manufacturing
 Global Mergers & Acquisitions
 International Team Building & Training
 Waste Reduction & Cost Control
 Workplace Safety / Regulatory Compliance
WORK EXPERIENCE
China Greenfield Consultancy (London & China)
Managing Director – (May 2009 – October 2016)
I worked on Interim Assignments, Project Management, trading and training. The training subjects trained
included Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, Continuous Improvement & TS16949;
Selected Contributions:
 Purchased scaffolding & construction products in China for sale in the European market;
 Employed as Project Director for a UK sealing company to build a new facility in China & consolidate
two existing facilities into a newly registered company (1 year), the project was a £6,000,000 project
which involved construction, decoration, installation of facilities, the move of 18 existing machines &
the purchase an installation of 7 bevel & grooving machines & 4 laser cutting machines;
 This project was completed 4 months early & £300,000 under budget;
 Interim President of a high-end furniture factory in Shanghai (6 months) + a number of other short-
term assignments in China & the UK;
 Trained and implemented Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, Continuous Improvement &
TS16949;

2. Steve Rose
20, Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex. RM12 6QB
rosesteve8@gmail.com • Mobile 07713367937 • Office 01708 442094
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephenrose • Skype: steve.rose1966
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RIETER AUTOMOTIVE (company renamed Autoneum in May 2011) (www.autoneum.com)
General Manager (October 2007 to May 2009)
Held P&L and sales performance responsibility for joint venture between Swiss, Japanese, Chinese and
Taiwanese enterprises with annual turnover of £27M and EBIT of 25%.
Oversaw cross-cultural factory team of 360+ executive officers, managers, and direct workers across several
sites, capitalizing on strong understanding of cultural sensitivities to develop environment that promotes
teamwork and harmony between personnel from diverse backgrounds. Defined and communicated company
mission statement and values, created and implemented effective cost control policies, and generated
monthly KPI reports. Lead team building and training for Executive Management team.
Selected Contributions:
 Through the setting of KPI’s & targets, drove efficiency improvements that captured 7% EBIT
(£1.3M) increase within one year (from 18% to 25%).
 Championed lean manufacturing, training, and projects; led teams investigating methods to achieve
scrap reduction, yield improvement, OEE & preventative maintenance improvements, triggering
annual cost savings of £700K;
 Localised purchasing, reducing working capital by £2.5M / annum and saving £1.2M in freight &
customs clearance fees and improved our delivery time from 7 days to 3;
 Developed new carpet business, which enabled sales from to grow from £22M to £27M;
AGFA (www.agfa.com)
Director of Operations & Supply Chain (October 2005 to July 2007)
Held P&L & sales accountability and management oversight of 190+-member workforce at the factory with
£30M+ turnover for AGFA (European company with annual sales of £3.6B+).
Restructured management team to improve situational leadership and align collaborations to meet new
business needs, and guided staff from start-up to achieve profitability. Developed and promoted company
goals, and trained Executive Management team in 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing principles.
Created KPIs for all major processes; ensured achievement of all targets through in-depth training.
Selected Contributions:
 Implemented KPI’s and targets achieving a 46% increase in factory output within one year with no
additional headcount; developed plan to generate additional 100% increase over two-year period.
 Managed internal and 3PL warehouse to achieve on time delivery of 98.8% & inventory turns
(sales/inventory) of 18 (due to the complexity of the product range);
 Led the successful implementation of SAP from concept to full implementation over a nine month
period, involved in all aspects of the project;
 From 2005 to 2006 I Instituted successful turn-around strategies that transformed business from a
£1.35M loss into a £1.8M profit;
 Formulated and trained Executive Management team to improve Health and Safety stance;
coordinated efforts that reduced workplace accidents to zero.
SPECTRUM BRANDS (www.spectrumbrands.com)
Manufacturing Director (October 2004 to October 2005)
Completed short-term assignment to ensure seamless merger and acquisition of Ningbo Baowang by
Spectrum Brands, a Fortune 500 company with £2.5B+ in annual sales.

3. Steve Rose
20, Highfield Crescent, Hornchurch, Essex. RM12 6QB
rosesteve8@gmail.com • Mobile 07713367937 • Office 01708 442094
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstephenrose • Skype: steve.rose1966
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HEITKAMP AND THUMANN METAL COMPONENTS LTD (www.ht-group.com)
Plant Manager Operations and Sales (June 1999 to June 2004)
Managed P&L operations and sales performance responsibility, provided leadership of 123-member team of
managers, supervisors, and direct workers for £210M battery component manufacturer.
PJ MURPHY’S BAR & FINE DINING RESTAURANT
Co-Owner & Operations Director (August 1999 – May 2004)
I was the Co-Owner and weekend Manager of PJ Murphy is this was an Irish bar with fine dining. We had a
selection of cask ales, fine wines and rare cigars. Our food was a blend of Irish & Chinese food pitched to the
high end of the market. Our monthly turnover ranged from £70,000-£100,000 with an EBIT of 30%. Our
revenue ratio was 60% alcohol, 30% food, 10% merchandise.
DURACELL (www.duracell.com)
Senior Operations Manager (March 1991 to June 1999)
Advanced from process engineering management roles in the U.K., U.S. & Belgium to, QA Manager in China
to managing a JV between China and local Chinese business partner.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Honours Graduate)
BRADFORD UNIVERSITY – Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
Full Scholarship from the Duracell European Technical Centre; published 23 technical papers and granted
two patents (comprehensive listings upon request)
Professional Development
 Executive Management Mandarin Immersion Language & Culture Course for Native English
Speakers (one month). Certified Advanced in October 2009.
 Safety Training for Leaders & Managers (DuPont), 2006
 Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, SPC, 5S & Six Sigma Training (Mckinsey), 1998 &
1999
 Certified Lead Auditor (American Quality Institute), 1998
 NEBOSH certified, the Management of Health and Safety, British Safety Council, 6 days, 2014
 TS16949 Automotive Standard, BSI, 2 weeks, 2007