1. Philip Stuart Holland - T/A Redgate Support Ltd
Telephone: (0044) 01484 515300
Mobile (0044) 07810152269
Email : phil@redgatesupport.co.uk
Web: www.redgatesupport.co.uk
Linkedin: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/phil-holland/27/5b3/26/
An (MBA qualified) Senior Operations Professional with a proven record of Lean Implementation and
of Change Management. Substantial experience of operating within World Class organisations and of
supplying very demanding markets including Oil, Gas and Petrochemical, togetherwith the UK
commercial build sector. Known to be both commercially and financially astute and with a strong
technical / engineering background.Able to deliver excellence through teambuilding, through Strategic
Vision and through the application of appropriate Lean tools and techniques.
Career Details
2015 (Oct) - Redgate Support Limited (Business Owner) / Interim Manager
Current / Recent Assignments:-
 Project management - (c£1m capex investment - Client details withheld)
 Feasibility Study - plant relocation
 C.I. Support (Value Stream Mapping) and Capex Project Support at Kingspan
Environmental Ltd (Wakefield)
 BREEAM submission for Burlington Stone Ltd (Cumbria)
2014 (Nov) – 2015 (Oct) Burlington Stone Ltd, a member of the Holker Group - A prestigious
manufacturer of natural stone products operating from 8 quarries throughout Cumbria. Products range
from architectural slate, through decorative tiles and cladding to roofing and aggregate.
Operations Manager
 Amalgamation of two separate business units in order to achieve synergy and to
achieve cost-down.
 Implementation of Planned Maintenance and infrastructure upgrades in order to
improve reliability issues.
 Set-up and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV within the manufacturing
process including the establishment of a std cost infrastructure.
 Addressing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) issues through the installation of
suitable arrestment plant.
2014 (May) – 2014 (Nov) Interim Manufacturing Consultancy to Granular UK Ltd (T/A
Bikekini.co.uk)
Provision of Manufacturing / Supply Chain and Logistics support to this start-up company.
2013 (July) - 2014 (May) Trico Vitreous Enamels Ltd
A privately owned contract enamel and signage company with customer base including London
Underground, Transport for London (TFL) and Crane Automation (Valve bodies for the Oil/Gas and
Petrochemical sectors)
Operations Manager
 OEE improvement of 15%
 Manufacturing systems improvement and KPI implementation.
 Thorough review of Manufacturing cost structure in order to better understand the
business dynamics.
2000 (Dec) - 2013 (Mar) KingspanTarec Industrial Insulation Ltd
A joint venture company being part of both Kingspan and Recticel BV. KingspanTarec is a bespoke
insulation solutions provider serving the UK Construction,Oil/Gas/Petrochemical and Process industry
sectors.
Operations Manager

2.  A Director-level post with P&L responsibility for a site with T/O c£11m and a
headcount of up to 180
 Implemented and Managed Lean Manufacturing principles including 5'S, TPM,
OEE, Waste Minimisation, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen
 Served as a member of the Kingspan Insulation - Lean Steering Committee.
 Drove ROS from breakeven to >20% over an 8 year period.
 Designed, developed and implemented a £1.2M continuous production facility to
meet the requirements of the UK construction Industry (3 Day to site) the project was
delivered on-time, on-budget and with an audited paybackof <18months.
 Led the site in achieving the Queens Award for Industry in 2009 in the category of
innovation
 Responsible for submitting, gaining approval for and delivering annual capex and
projects plans including site relocation c£3m
 Relocated the company into a modern, purpose built facility and disposed of the
original land and buildings. The proceeds from the sale (£3M) covered the purchase and
development costs of the new facility
 Implemented and maintained ISO 14000 and BS OHSAS 18001 to compliment ISO
9000 previously achieved.
 Achieved "Zero to Landfill" status by recycling and waste-to-energy initiative
 Delivered tangible improvement in both culture and employee relations.
 Reduced both direct and indirect headcount by 50% over a five year period. This is
against a 100%+ increase in volume throughput. (Headcount c180 in 2001 – 68 by 2013)
 Reduced absenteeismfrom 16% to < 2%
 Substantial experience of Std Cost Management and control
1987 - 2000 Pilkingtons Tiles Ltd.
The second largest manufacturer of Ceramic Wall and Floor Tiles in the U.K. T/O £43.5M. Part of
BTR until 1996
Manufacturing Manager
 Responsible for a workforce of seventy,a budget of £3.3 million and for producing
2.5M m2 of wall tiles per annum
1985 - 1987 Spring Bathrooms PLC. ( Spring Ram )
A new and rapidly expanding organisation engaged in the manufacture of Home Improvement
Products.
Process Manager
 Commissioned the manufacturing facility producing 10,000 pieces of Ceramic
Sanitaryware per week
1981 - 1985 Armitage Shanks Ltd.
One of three major players in the UK Ceramic Sanitaryware Industry. A multi-national company and
part of Blue Circle PLC. UK production 50,000 pieces per week from 1200 strong labour force.
 Group Technical Manager.
 Technical Manager (Excelsior Works)
Personal Details
Marital Status : Married with two adult children

3. Educational Qualifications and Training
1993 - 1995 University of Huddersfield.
Masters Degree in Business Administration ( part time )
1992 - 1993 University of Huddersfield.
Diploma in Management Studies ( part time )
Completion of final year.
1983 - 1985 North Staffordshire Polytechnic.
Diploma in Management Studies ( part time )
Unfinished due to overseas work as Group Technical Managerfor
Armitage Shanks Ltd.
1978 - 1981 North Staffordshire Polytechnic.
Licentiateship of the Institute of Ceramics.
Technical Managers Diploma ( Ceramics )
N.E.B.S.S.
( Sponsored by Armitage Shanks Ltd )
1976 - 1978 City of Stoke-on-Trent, Sixth form College.
2 GCE "A" Levels, 1 GCE "O" Level.)
1971 - 1976 Trentham High School, Stoke - on - Trent.
7 GCE "O" Levels
Continuing Professional Development
April 2015 H&S for Directors and Senior Management – British Safety Council
May 2011 3 Day EEF Rohs Health and Safety Legislation Update
April 2006 1 Day Risk Assessors Update
June 2005 2 Day CAD / CAM (Edgecam) Training Workshop
February 2004 1 Day Managing Explosive Atmospheres DSEAR Regulations Update
Nov 1999 3 Day Risk Assessors Workshop
June 1999 Machinery and Work Equipment Legislative Review
Personal Interests
Sailing - Qualified RYA Coastal Skipper
Cycling - Recreational.