Edward Barratt has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, starting as an apprentice and progressing to Production Manager. He has excellent leadership and communication skills and has managed teams of up to 29 people. Currently unemployed, he is looking for a new production management role where he can utilize his experience driving operational improvements through lean strategies and people management.

1. Edward Barratt,9 Hallgate, Mexborough,South Yorkshire
S64 0JT
Tel: 01709 322129
Mobile: 07817523848
E Mail: ewbarratt@gmail.com
PersonalProfile
I am a reliable and driven individual who gives one hundred percent to everything I do.
I have worked hard throughout my career starting as an apprentice on the shop floor and I
have now progressed to the position of Production manager so I know what it takes to be
successful and to progress in a company which is important to me.
I have excellent man management skills and I am able to lead and motivate people and
teams to achieve targets and goals.
I am a strong communicator which enables me to engage confidently with my colleagues on
all levels and become a valuable member of the team.
I have a proactive approach to health and safety and I am able to forward plan which means
that I can be proactive rather than reactive to dealing with issues that may arise.
EmploymentHistory
Date Job Title Employer/ Duties
May 2007-April 2016 Production Manager Schenck Process UK Ltd
Schenck Process is the global market leader of solutions in measuring and process
technologies in industrial weighing, feeding, measuring, conveying, filtration and automation.
Schenck Process develops, manufactures and markets a full range of solutions, products
and turnkey systems on the basis of combining process engineering expertise, reliable
components and field-proven technology.
I was initially employed at Schenck as the workshop supervisor leading a team of 15 people
consisting of assembly fitters an electrician and a painter producing pneumatic conveying
equipment to a very high standard. I excelled at this role for 5 years completing training
courses and taking on more responsibilities and eventually I was offered the position as
Production Manager.
As the Production Manager I was responsible for the welding and fabrication department, the
assembly shop, stores and the shipping department.
I managed a team of 29 personnel. 3 of these were direct reports which consisted of the
workshop supervisor, shipping supervisor and the stores supervisor.
I have also had to manage a lot of change at Schenck. When we moved to larger premises
and also when we brought the mechanical conveying part of the business to our factory and
we had to reconfigure the workshop to fit in welding and fabrication cells and equipment.
My other responsibilities include;
 Driving the Lean Strategy forward by looking at where improvements could be
made and pulling a team together to achieve these.
 Managing PDR’s and personal development throughout the team.
 Absence management
 Attending handover meetings and agreeing project milestones.
 Implementation of budgets.
 Promote Health & Safety awareness throughout the team.
 Lead department Health and Safety meetings.
 Creation of Safe Operating Procedures and risk assessments.

2.  Lead morning manufacturing meetings with all Operation’s staff, Project managers
and Engineering to ensure that milestones were being achieved and to discuss any
changes or issues which may affect the delivery to the customer and put any action
plans in place to prevent this.
 Align production capacity with sales demands.
 Produce & review KPI data with a view to continual improvement in the work place.
 Drive productivity and effectivity through my department
 Signing off completed equipment prior to dispatch.
2006-2007 Tooling Technician Johnson Matthey
1996-2006 Machine shop supervisor
Process Development
Engineer
Maintenance fitter
ACM Bearings Ltd.
1996 Welder Atlanta Sports Industries
1994-1995 Window Fitter Northern Frames Doncaster
1988-1992 Apprentice Fitter Wadkin Plc Leicester.
Key Skills
• Good project management skills
• The ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good numeracy and computer skills
• Key problem-solving skills
• Superb understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality standards
• The ability to make effective decisions while under pressure
• The ability to work to deadlines
• A willingness to work flexibly
• An understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
Professional Qualifications
Mechanical Production Competencies – Apprenticeship – Various modules awarded
CMI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Leadership and Management
Certificate of Verified Achievement
June 1992 Engineering training Authority
Awarded certificate which can be credited towards one or more NVQ’s
Training/Courses Attended
Four year apprenticeship in Engineering (Fitting & Maintenance)
Pendant crane driving & slinging techniques
Problem Solving
Risk Assessments
Supervisory Management Training & Development (5 modules)
IOSH Managing Safely

3. Education
1985-
1988
Sharnbrook Upper School & Community College
North Bedfordshire
Various GCSE’s
Hobbies & Interests
In my spare time I rebuild & ride scooters and bikes. I’m also a keen fisherman.
I love spending quality time with my family and to keep fit I like to go out mountain biking.
References available on request, clean driving license