Phil Gray

Head of Operations

Cowling, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Head of Operations at Anglo Metal Forming
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Operational process consultant. at Self-employed
    Dec 2025 - Apr 2026 · 5 mos

  • Operations Director at HWL Windows Group
    Jun 2020 - Feb 2026 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Operations Director at HWL Windows Group & Nordic Aluminium https://hwlwindows.co.uk/ https://nordicaluminium.co.uk/

  • Interim Operations Manager at Epwin Group Plc
    Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    FTC to oversee smooth transition of personnel, plant and process from a unit too small to cope with an ever growing requirement and an expanding market place, into a purpose built unit. Successful completion of: 1. Personnel liaison / consultation with no losses. 2. Successfully ran 2 units consecutively with no loss of order completion. 3. Commission & installation of new plant alongside existing plant movement. 4. Identification of process enhancement requirements in conjunction with move. 5. Development of an updated raw material warehouse location process. 6. Identification & recruitment of skill set requirement. 7. Development coaching of existing management team to manage a high change environment whilst out of comfort zone. 8. Training of staff in process control development techniques.

  • General Manager at Windowbuild Cardiff & Wrekin Windows, Telford
    Feb 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Managing high volume window & door manufacture for the New build, Trade & replacement and Social housing sectors. 1. Realignment of both manufacturing plant. 2. Identification & purchasing of new CNC machinery to further enhance process flow balance and efficiency. 3. Development of FDS machine settings to incorporate advanced process techniques. 4. Increased efficiency. 5. Developed personnel, through engagement processes and mentoring. 6. Enhanced communications throughout business, via senior management discussions and aligned cascade technique. 7. Businesses manufacturing process flow alignment in conjunction with TMS ( Total Machinery Solutions) project & solution development through innovative manufacturing development. Case study available if necessary.