Chris Summers

Responsibility for production of specialised sheet metal and machined parts, for the Aerospace industry for both International and European customers who include Rolls-Royce, Meggitt, Pattonair, Goodrich, GE and FACC. When I started Paul Fabs my remit was to improve the Quality score from 20% and the Delivery score from 1% and reduce a large amount of arrears, this I succeeded in doing within 10 months. I implemented visual management and introduced Team work and open communication. Paul Fabs is now Clas

Working with Senior Directors to implement Lean Manufacturing Systems to ensure the quality, cost and delivery of product. Product group best known as Tommee Tippee

Transfered Train Seating Manufacturing Business from London to the Midlands. Main customer Bombardier

Responsible for the operational activity of the company at the Mansfield production department of the PLC company and liasing with major customers including Rolls-Royce, Siemens Westinghouse in both Germany and the US

Worked at various leadership levels within the Weld Department supporting: - Shell body Sub-Assembly, Shell body fit, Body Quality group, Underbody Group. Gained a comprehensive understanding and ability to practically apply Toyota Production System principles including – Standardized work, JES, Takt time, Heijunka inventory control, T.P.M. Quality control tools Kanban, Yokoten, JIT, Budget control, OPR and safe working. Also supported the Introduction of many new models, including the factory’s change from