Lee Simpson has over 20 years of experience in operations and maintenance roles in various industries such as manufacturing, recycling, energy, and the military. He is a trustworthy, reliable, and hardworking individual with strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills. His technical skills include experience operating and maintaining production lines, plants, and equipment. He is currently seeking a new operations or maintenance role where he can continue developing his skills and contributing to business performance.

1. Lee Simpson
28th February 1978
07516322624
leesimpson29@hotmail.co.uk
Flat 1 No1 Spital hill Retford Notts Dn22 6pn.
Personal Statement
Trustworthy and reliable
Experienced and innovative Shift Manager
High personal integrity and able to relate to and create trust in all
Highly articulate, confident and persuasive team builder, able to motivate and communicate to achieve
exceptional
business performance
Punctual, hardworking and willing to learn
Strive on achieve as and individual with minimum supervision
Key Skills
SKILLS AND COMPETENC
Leading a team whilst not being responsible for managing the team
Good interpersonal skills particularly communication (verbal and written)
Planning and organising
Continuous improvement mind set including risk assessment, analytical skills and fault finding
Change management
Computer literate (email, excel, word, PowerPoint and CMMS)
Problem solving skills, with an ability to see potential problems early
Excellent team working and team building skills.
Able to interact with people from both technical and non technical backgrounds

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Career History
Reckitt Benckiser pharmaceuticals October 2015 – present
Manufacturing technician Duties include but not restricted to
Operate lines at maximum efficiency to ensure all production plans are achieved on time and to quality standards
Lead the hourlydailyweekly performance reviews on the line ensuring corrective action is taken in a timely
manner.
LeadCo-ordinate operators’ activities in operational area ensuring most effective use of skills available
Ensure waste levels are minimized to achieve area targets
Lead the team to ensure changeover activities are planned, resourced and continuously improved.
Continually improve the performance of the team and equipment
Ensure team members have the necessary skills to operate their area to the required standards.
Actively influence the production planning process to optimize line performance
Communicate with internal customers and support functions to ensure delivery of KPIs
Define, plan and lead the Man Tech maintenance tasks making sure the line team fulfil their duties in respect of
autonomous maintenance
Leadco-ordination of all breakdown engineering activities for the line
Complete root cause analysis within scope of the role and technical expertise, with downtime procedure identified
and implement preventative solutions
Support successful implementation of planned maintenance and new projects within scope of role
Ensure maintenancerepairs are logged into Maximo (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
knowledge of escalation process for line stoppages or breakdowns
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in respect of safety and quality systems
Take ownership for own training plan with support from Area Team Leader (Operations) and Maintenance Team
Leader (Engineering)

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Veolia Leeds Recycling & Energy Recovery Facility September 2015 – October 2015
Operations supervisor/Operations and Maintenance Assistant (Dual Role)
Operating the MPT (Mechanical pre treatment) process lines in accordance with MPT procedures.
Hourly recording of plant throughput.
Adjust machine set points to maximise recyclate extraction rates based on input material and output bay
management.
Conducting essential machinery checks.
Rectify plant blockages and problems via SCADA systems with the assistance of General Operatives.
Liaising with mobile plant and 360 loader to co-ordinate loading of the waste.
Assist Shift manager with tipping hall and output bay management.
To make shift manager aware of any abnormal readings, unusual events and unrectified problems requiring
the maintenance team.
Co-ordination of cleaning conducted during their shift.
Operation of mobile plant including scissor lifts for high level cleaning.
Required to carry out maintenance tasks requiring specific training and expertise.
Ensure all actions are carried out in accordance with RAMS and company Health and Safety policy.
Ensuring General Operatives and any other personnel on site are wearing correct PPE.
ITI NRG August 2014 -September 2015 Operations and Maintenance Operator/Team
leader
Bentinck site Kirkby in Ashfield
operation and maintenance of combined heat and power plant
routine operations and fault diagnosis
water treatment management
remote monitoring using scada systems
commissioning on site
monitoring plant performance from routine checks

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reacting to changes in circumstances and the condition of systems
working to plant maintenance (ppms)
plant isolations
health and safety
EDF Energy West Burton PS June 2009 - July 2014 Assistant Materials Handling
Operator
Operation of flue gas plant and associated equipment through APMS and DCS
Supervise Local Operations staff
Working to strict emissions limits
Working to the large Combustion Plant directive
Plant inspections and safety awareness on site
Fault diagnostics and quick solution fixes
Reporting to shift manager daily any faults and plant availability
Maintain Coal flows to match generation output
Managing stock levels
Rota management
Communicating with external agencies daily ie Network Rail and Train companies to keep ahead of general
issues whilst operating and maintaining plants to maximum output
Minimise and prevent losses
Alstom Power UK October 2003 - June 2009
Day to day running of a flue gas plant
Routine operations and maintenance of power plant
Chemical delivery and reception duties
Waste and water treatment processes
Train unloading and out loading
General engineering duties
Shift Management
Thorough knowledge of the KKS system and permit system
Worked to stringent Health and Safety requirements
HM Forces February 1997 - August 2003 Infantry Soldier section 2ic

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Retford Glass Co. Ltd September 1995 - February 1997
Education
North Notts College September 2006 - 2008
NVQ Level 3 (ONC) Operations and Maintenance, Electrical and Mechanical engineering
HNC mechanical (ongoing studying)
Key Skills Level 1 Math's and English
Additional qualifications
(acquired in the last year)
First Aid at Work Level 3
IOSH Working Safety
Confined Space Rescue (Mines Rescue)
Working at Height Level 2
Defib / Medical Gasses
Fire Team Member
valid safety passport
360 tracked loader
Wheeled Loading shovel
Fork lift truck
Telehandler
(previous)
NVQ Level 2 Fork lift truck operations
Search Training
Specialist Fibre optic cabling used for specialist searching
Satellite and cable installation
Fibre optic cable installation
GCSES 1989 - 1995

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OTHER
Army Cadet Force Instructor
Responsible for health and safety of children / young adults
Teach all aspects of military Knowledge
Teaching Safe use of weapons and associated firearms in a safe manner
Planning and preparation of lessons Promoting fun
References
 Glen Ashton production stream leader glen.ashton@rb.com
 David Dickson, Dickson Windows, Church Street, Headon, Retford. DN22 7QU 07528 025477