Stewart Dickson

Driven professional with over 30 years' experience in production and quality management within complex international environments.Looking for the next challenge

Hungary

About

With a track record of optimising production lines and workflow, I consider my expertise to be in driving processes to reaching maximum productivity in outputs. I possess an extensive history of advancing productivity within teams, while heightening the quality of products. Among my skills are an ability to thoroughly assess systems, plants, and methods, in order to find areas of improvement to advance production minutes, output figures, and team performance. In addition, I have extensive experience in leading production lines within multi-national industries. I am passionate about restructuring systems through analysis, aiming to achieve optimal outcomes. I welcome our connection!

Experience

  • Technical Quality Manager at Arafa Group
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    Responsible for ensuring Technical and Quality is adhered to for UK customer base of BMB as well as other customers made within ETC3 Customer base includes Ben Sherman,Racing Green,Ted Baker,Limehaus,as well as Bytom,Mens Warehouse ,Peerless both Jacket and waistcoat production Cintas - Mens and Ladies corporate wear

  • Production Coordinator at Lara Intimates
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 · 6 mos

    Responsible for coordinating planning and suppliers to ensure smooth workflow into production. Liaise with suppliers on regular basis to ensure items are available for production,keeping and optimising stock levels on trims and accessories. Make order plan,quantities ,styles. Plan markers using Vetigraph and print for cutting. Coordinate sample production and feedback information on any method,construction amendments needed to ensure bulk flows smoothly.

  • Technical/Production Manager Berwin Zrt at Berwin Zrt
    Jun 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    As Production Manager, I am responsible for directing production activities, while simultaneously ensuring high-quality alignment with standards and requirements. I design, implement, and control production layouts, to secure optimal productivity within workflows and work towards achieving maximised output quantities. In order to identify areas for improvement in bulk production and increase minute value, I thoroughly assess operating production methods. I review the performance and output of our production team of 500, to verify their production quality, instruct them on suitable amendments, and confirm the timely delivery of products to clients. Some of my key achievements within the past year include: • Decreased head count and production minutes, maintaining optimal output figures, by redesigning line configuration. • Increased production from 2 500 to 3 500 sleeves per week through the successful improvement of workflow. • Boosted quality and accuracy of first-time sampling process while offering alternative production methods to reduce workflow efforts.

  • Factory Engineering Manager at Nha Be Garment Joint Stock Company (NHABECO)
    Apr 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Spearheading the management of systems in the Ho Chi Minch suit manufacturing unit, I navigated the layout of production systems to achieve optimal outcomes. I coordinated three production lines, focusing on enhancing skill levels and reducing standard minute values. I established effective methods to suit production demands, while improving output amounts and quality of products. I facilitated the communication with internal and external stakeholders, in order to gain consensus on the requirements of orders, industry regulations, and standards. I travelled to other plant systems on various occasions, to provide recommendations for improvements in production. My achievements for this position include: ~ Restructured line configuration by introducing automated machinery, resulting in reduced inline head count. ~ Advanced productivity in working methods by reorganising the layout of workflows and leading the training of teams in an efficient manner. ~ I generated heightened efficiency levels in bulk suit production procedures, by implementing pattern and assembly method alternations in construction.

  • Head of Production | Technical Manager | Production Director at Berwin & Berwin Ltd.
    Oct 2008 - Dec 2016 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    United Kingdom | Hungary | China I was promoted through roles of increasing scope and responsibility during this time at Berwin, managing operations and overall production in the UK, Hungary, and China. I mobilised the establishment of new production plants. My expertise included formalising production and standardising systems over various plants. With weekly sessions and assessments, I efficiently steered the communication between units. Providing comprehensive results related to deliveries, meeting of KPI's, and budget status, I formulated detailed reports for the owner. I was responsible for leading over 600 factory workers, as well as the technical team to drive performance. within the execution of operations. I evaluated methods, samples, and lines, to guide development and resolve technical issues. Some of my key achievements for these positions were: ~ Improved quality of garments by establishing internal QC/QZ systems and successfully integrating local and European production skills, minimising returns to line. ~ Stimulated improvement of delivery schedules and reduction in head count.