1. Simon Grigg-Williams
56b Swansea Road, Waunarlywdd, Swansea, SA5 4TD
E-mail: simongw5@hotmail.com
07469935914 (Mobile)
07435784804 (work)
A hard-working, reliable and professional person with dedication and leadership skills. Thrives on challenges
and achieves results.Personal strengths include determination, attention to detail and a desire to make a real
contribution to the organisation. Computer Literate. NEBOSH qualified.
CareerHistory
Company: Toyoda Gosei March 2012 – Present
Business:Automotive Manufacturing
Position: Quality QRE and Jnr Quality Engineer
Department: PPCC New Projects and BMW
Responsibilities
 Ensuring all documentation is up to date for new model and current projects, FML,IAC,BPC, PCQT.
 Ensuring all 8D and PPS documentation is updated,on time and correct to customer requirements,
with robust root cause analysis and countermeasures.
 Lead 8D problem solving teams using Ishikawa, 5 Why and other problem solving tools.
 Carrying out R&R and capability studies,joint check and appearance approval documentation.
 Complete all Parts Quality MSA, ISIR, Control Plans and FMEA documentation for new models.
 Implementing OEE as a workforce tool to improve productivity, maintenance schedules and morale of
the operators into taking ownership of the centre.
 Liaise with Leading Car manufacturers to mitigate risk and / or cost to the business,according to their
quality supply manuals.
 Creation of up a quality monitoring systemto control all incoming supplies and liaise closely with all
suppliers, reporting Quality and delivery concerns.
 Working closely with customers regarding PPAP,APQP and FMEA submissions to meet the program
and customer expectations.
 Read drawings to deal with any changes via the ECI system, or ensuring parts are measured to drawing
requirements and specifications.
 Knowledge of TG’s quality standards TS16949 and ISO 9000 & 14001 is essential.
Company: Cordant Group Plc October 2011 – February 2012 ( night shift)
Business:Amazon Fulfilment Centre
Position: Shift Manager
Department:
Responsibilities
 Ensure smooth running of the shift via effective people management, delegation and monitoring
 Set the team up at the start of each shift, communicating relevant updates,priorities for the day
 Liaise with attendance and welfare supervisor, report and assess absence data daily
 Monitor team members ensuring core objectives are fulfilled
 Support, motivate and direct team to achieve best results
 Prepare for and attend Go No Go and management meetings
 Audit systems,processes,activity and trackers to ensure 100% compliance, efficiency and accuracy
 Collate and communicate key data to Account Managers,identify trends or areas for improvement
 Train and develop new and existing team members

2. Company: Aleris Recycling (Swansea) Ltd April 2011 – August 2011
Business:Aluminium Recycling
Position: Furnace Floor Operator
Department: Process
Responsibilities
 Monitor equipment operations,gauges and panel lights in order to detect deviations from standard.
 Discuss with supervisors and otheroperators to report equipment malfunctions and resolve production
problems
 Examine and test samples of processed Aluminum, for laboratory testing in order to ensure
conformance to specifications
 Ensure recoveries are maximized
Company: Neath and Port Talbot Recycling April 2009 – March 2011
Business:Waste Recycling / Incinerating
Position: Driver/Lead Operator
Department: Process
Responsibilities
 Operate a range of heavy mobile plant and control vehicle movement
 Maintain company policies and procedures in all matters relating to British / European legislative law
and Environmental / Waste management
 Ensure good housekeeping and safety standards are carried out and maintained
 Ensure discipline is maintained to high company standards i.e. time and attendance,attitudes,quality
of work
 Support the Waste To Energy Centre in shift cover and abnormal conditions
Company: Novelis UK Ltd April 2007 – April 2009
Business:Aluminium Rolled Products
Position: Shift Leader
Department: Cold Bay and Remelt
Responsibilities
 Manage and control shift production – 15 operators plus crane, truck/tug drivers and additional staff of
technicians, fitters and specialists.This can take the manning levels to 25.
 Ensure all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) protocols are adhered to using a hazard / accident /
environmental near miss database,constructing Safe Working Practice’s and risk assessments in
compliance with external legislation ISO14001/18001 and Novelis policies
 Continuous Improvement Activities – 5’s, Kanban, Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), and
Kaizen projects
 Resource Management – Cost savings through reduction of downtime, materials and consumables,
implementing a mini stores in the department rotated on a Kanban and First In First Out system(FIFO)
 Achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPI) from productivity,quality and plant uptimes using OEE
as a key indicator of the processes and operators.
Achievements
 Implementing OEE as a workforce tool to improve productivity, maintenance schedules and morale of
the operators into taking ownership of the centre.
 Involvement with Six Sigma Green belt and Black belt projects to resolve the continuing issues

3. surrounding the segregation of mixed scrap (more than one alloy).
Company: Alcoa EMP Swansea Mar 2004 – April 2007
Business:Rigid Container Sheet Products
Position: Process Assistant / Shift Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Responsibilities
 Development of Standard Operating Procedures
 Maintenance of accurate reporting in line with ISO 19001 and ISO 14001
 Implementing ‘best practices’ in manufacturing, quality, safety and environmental aspects of the
operation
 Shift specialist for plant wide computerised quality system
.
Achievements
 Shift Continuous Improvement Coordinator experienced in the management of the Alcoa Business
System (ABS) and its principles including the Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Continuous
Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Kanban, Total Productive Maintenance, Value Stream
Mapping, “pull systems”, and FIFO.
 Developed customer relationships by sharing ABS principles.
 Continuous Improvement project in 2006 that projected cost savings of $6mper year.
 Participated in a Kaizen Continuous Improvement project in 2005 that led to a 20% shift cost saving
CareerSummary
Company: Dura Shifter Systems Jun 2001 – Mar 2004
Business:Manufacturer of shifter cables and park brake cables
Position: Team leader
Company: Valeo Climate Control 1998 - 2001
Business:Manufacturer of air conditioning, heater and blower units for the automotive industry
Position: Team leader / Production Operator
Next PLC 1993 – 1998
Business:Fashion Retailer
Position: Stock Controller / Sales Assistant
Training / Education / Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
B Eng. In Computer Aided Engineering
OND in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering
City & Guilds 4351 CAD and 203 CAM
Fork Lift Truck license (RTITB registered)
Counterbalance (RTITB registered)
High Reach license (RTITB registered)
First Aid at Work

4. In-House Training
BBS (Behavioural Based Science), Shift Leader Leadership Skills, ILM Level 4 NVQ , Alcoa Business
Systems, Valeo 5 Core Strategy School
Crane Operators license
MEWP license
JCB Shovel
HGV level 1
Confined space training
PersonalDetails
Age: 45
Interests: Competing in Triathlon’s, cycling, swimming.
Attaining level 1 triathlon coaching,working through level 2
Attained level 1 swim coaching.