objective

Self motivated Technical Manager with experience of design, commissioning, manufacture and project development within the nonwovens textile industry.

Strong leadership skills and analytical thinking best suited to solving problems in a busy manufacturing environment.

Experience

Jan 2005 - present Camtex Fabrics Ltd, Workington South Ridge, SC

Technical Manager

Involvement in all elements of the manufacturing process from design to production. Managed staff, stock and machine utilization. Working to strict deadlines towards a JIT approach.

■ Client interface and specification

■ Concept design and market research

■ Machine Commissioning

■ Price/Profit margin analysis

■ Operation scheduling

■ Product quality assurance and certification

■ Logistics

Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 Camtex Fabrics Ltd, Workington South Ridge, SC

Research Associate

Completed a Masters by Research. Focused on new product development, adding value to exisiting products and gaining practical experience of working in a manufacturing environment.

■ Development trials

■ Fabric testing

■ Academic Research

Sep 2003 - Dec 2003 Heckmondwike FB, West Yorkshire South Ridge, SC

Researcher

Evaluated all current and potiential outlets for end of wear life carpet and in house process waste, with a view to reducing landfill. Practical, financial and logistical issues were presented to the Directors at the end of the project.

Education

2004-2005 University of Leeds/Camtex Fabrics Ltd Leeds

■ Masters by Research

■ Thesis titled 'The effect of process parameters and blend composition on the physical and mechanical properties of point bonded nonwoven fabrics'

2000-2003 University of Leeds Leeds

■ BSc Honours Textile Studies

■ Classification 2:1

■ Studied all areas of textile products and processes from a managerial, manufacturing and technical aspect.

1997-1999 Guildford College Guildford

■ A'level Sport Studies, History and Human Biology

1991-1997 George Abbot Secondary School Guildford

■ 10 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science

software/system skills

■ Microsoft Wi ndows applications including Word and Excel

■ MS Dos programmes

■ Interent and e-mail