Operations professional with significant experience in fast paced batch production manufacturing. Succesful in the building and leading of teams through the introduction and adoption of lean manufacturing, as well as many other best practice methodologies. With a consistant history in the management of major capital projects as well as firm budgetary control at an operational level

Head of commercial operations @ From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) General Manager @ From October 2013 to March 2014 (6 months) UK Site Manager @ From October 2007 to June 2013 (5 years 9 months) Factory Manager @ From September 2004 to June 2013 (8 years 10 months) Operations Manager @ Operational control of all aspects of supply chain and manufacturing producing products sold into blue chip retailers From October 2000 to January 2004 (3 years 4 months) Project Manager @ Project manager on major capital projects including green field site development From August 1999 to October 2000 (1 year 3 months) Operations Manager @ Responsibility for all manufacturing operations within the automotive division, including Lean initiatives, workforce rationalisation and productivity improvement From September 1997 to August 1999 (2 years)

MSc, Lean Operations @ Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd From 2006 to 2008 MSc, Maintenance systems and Risk management @ Glasgow Caledonian University From 1994 to 1996 BEng(Hon), Microelectronics @ Glasgow Caledonian University From 1990 to 1995 HNC, Industrial measurement and process control @ Glasgow college of nautical studies From 1982 to 1987 Ian Smith is skilled in: Operations Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, 5S, Quality System, Management, Food Industry, FMCG, Food Safety, Operational Excellence