The document is a curriculum vitae for Ian Booth that outlines his professional experience and qualifications. It details his roles as Operations and Continuous Improvements Manager and Operations Manager for LKAB Minerals from 2006 to 2016, where he was responsible for safely and efficiently operating three sites. It also outlines his previous roles from 1988 to 2006 as Works Manager for Monocon International Refractories, including setting up their operations in China and Taiwan.

1. Ian Booth - Curriculum Vitae
15 Manor Farm Court,
Thrybergh,
Rotherham,
South Yorkshire,
S65 4NZ
Phone: 01709 852374
Mobile: 07920582993
Email: ian.booth66@hotmail.co.uk
Profile
I am a result orientated, professional, successful and self-motivated Operations Manager
with a proven track record as an organisational leader and team player. I have experience
in leading and contributing to a wide range of business and operational management
related activities and projects.
LKAB Minerals April 2006 to February 2016:
LKAB Minerals is a world leader in processing and trading of minerals and associated
products. It has operations and sales offices throughout the world and employs
approximately 360 personnel. There are 3 sites located in Scunthorpe for which I was
responsible for the safe and efficient operation.
Roles
2014: Operations and Continuous Improvements Manager.
2009: Operations Manager and Group Safety Manager.
2006: Works Manager.

2. Duties/Responsibilities
Implementation of World Class Manufacturing through Total Productive Maintenance /
Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Group Safety Manager ensuring high standards were established and maintained
regardless of country or culture.
Budgetary responsibility totally circa £4 million per annum
Managing a team of 50 + employees including Production Managers, Stock Control and
Planning Managers, Operatives, engineering and office staff.
Personnel development, training and succession planning.
Environmental legislations compliance.
Negotiating contracts, ensuring they balance value and risk.
Establishing, implementing and maintaining departmental policies, goals, objectives and
procedures.
Creating, managing and analysing performance data and KPI measures.
Ensuring that capacity and capability are continually planned.
Encouraging, identifying and developing best practice strategies and techniques.
Working closely with other departments and managers.
Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
Notable Achievements
Introduced and established a H&S system which has been adopted globally throughout
the group
Set up reporting systems which encourage all employees to contribute to continuous
improvements. This has been adopted on all sites within the group.
Completely overhauled the method of working and culture within the business resulting
in the following improvements:
A 92% reduction in LTA,s with group responsibility for health and safety.
Efficiency and cost saving initiatives totaling more than £1’000’000
Reduction in unauthorised absence of 85%
Improvement in stock control by more than 70%
Setting up and establishing operations and offices in China and Taiwan
Project managing a £2.3 million installation for the manufacture of refractory products,
on time and within budget.
Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance

3. Monocon International Refractories 1988 to 2006
Job Title: Works Manager
Monocon International Refractories is a world renowned supplier refractory products to
the steel industry with operations in the UK, USA, China, Taiwan and Brazil.
Roles
2002 to 2006: Works Manager
1998: Production Manager
1996: Works Supervisor
1993: Production Supervisor
1988 Plant Operative
As Works Manager I was responsible for the safe and efficient management of the
Purchasing, Manufacturing and Maintenance departments. Additionally I was assigned to
Asia to set up Operations in China and Taiwan whilst retaining responsibilities for the
UK operations.
Qualifications/Courses
ISM certificate in supervisory management (NVQ level 4/ A level equivalent)
NVQ assessor and verifier
IOSH managing safely
LKAB International Management (LIM) course
Background information/hobbies
Married with 2 children
Playing golf
Going to the gym
Socialising
Walking my dogs