Ari Philippides

Highly skilled professional gained in Senior Roles within Manufacturing and Processing Organisations developing and implementing Business and Operational Strategies to meet Key Performance Targets sustainably

High rate of achievement incorporating both Operational, Regulatory and Quality lead multi-functional and shift teams incorporating to deliver key objectives

Hands-on professional with strong people skills and problem-solving abilities and the gravitas to deliver goals and objectives for the organisation are met and developing people and teams to maintain and increase performance further.

•Senior Leadership roles within regulated organisations (COMAH), Health Care- meeting pre-requisite standards of compliance. (Smith and Nephew, ASTRACAST, BRENNTAG, INCO Europe)

•Full responsibility for delivering and exceeding Operational and Financial Performance through management and leadership of people and teams utilising Planning and Forecast tools to manage budgets and costs reflecting actual and forecast demand including recruitment and retention.

•Implemented effective Maintenance Strategies, through focussed maintenance and RCM improving Equipment Reliability and Productivity enhancing OEE including reduced set up times through SMED..

•Led a range of CAPEX (max £1.3m) Investment programme including commissioning assets at budget and ahead of time. (INCO Europe, SAFC Hitech)

•Delivered savings of £6.0 million of cost savings and 10% increase in capacity through the deployment of Lean Manufacturing Strategy and a VSM with improved customer services and reduced customer complaints. (Innovia Films).

•Raised OTIF to >90% through changes to Supply Chain- establishment of a Pick to Production System, reduced Picking Times, the creation of Shop Floor KANBANS and Cycle Count Accuracy. (Astracast, Plater Group)