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Mark Edward Bland 16477 Fox Cross Dr, Granger, IN, 46530, USA
+1 574 2476824 mark@markbland.com
Qualifications for Operations Management
A seasoned operations manager with a proven track record of success in aligning operations strategy to achieve competitive
priorities. A strong background in engineering and personnel development. More than twelve years front line production
management experience using leading edge methodologies for process improvement. Excellent communication and team
leadership skills. Currently taking course units in Notre Dame’s MBA program. I have a valid USA work permit (originally
from the UK)
Areas of Expertise
Operations Management Inventory Control Budget Management Team Facilitation
Project Development Process Improvement Facility Management Quality Control
Policy Development Policy Deployment Staff Development Manufacturing Technologies
Special Accomplishments
• 90% increase in sales revenue and 100% increase in operating profit over a 5-year time frame.
• Developed and implemented the production strategy that delivered a 300% increase in throughput using 30% less floor
space with only a 25% increase in labour.
• Substantially improved a supplier base, achieved a 25% increase in quality and delivery performance within one year.
• Introduced plasma-profiling technology giving an overall increase in product throughput of 25%.
• Developed and installed a computer-based manufacturing system that loaded jobs directly from the sales ordering system
into production, reducing associated administrative tasks by more than 90%.
• Slashed required production lead-time from 20 days to less than 4 days for a treatments plant.
• Cut scrap in an aerospace production facility by more than 60% on one product line through devising and implementing
innovative improvements to handling processes.
Professional Responsibilities
• Led all operations of a medical device manufacturer, improving processes. Implemented ISO 9001:2000 in record time.
• Directed the initial activities of a start-up business, designing and patenting products with a “design for assembly” mindset.
Company achieved breakeven profit levels in year one.
• Managed logistical operations, procurement, shipping, and receiving of engineering supplies, components and products.
• Proposed, engineered and introduced products in a variety of production fields, including medical, aerospace, water
management and security.
• Coached, trained and developed staff to achieve company goals.
Career History
I graduated from Imperial College, London in 1992 and went straight into a team at British Aerospace tasked with restructuring
and refocusing the Airbus manufacturing process. Further management experience was gained whilst working with Santric Ltd
as Production Manager. With Texsol Hygiene Ltd, a start up venture, I established the supply chain, assembly facility and
computer systems to produce a range of electronic water management products. In my position as Operations Manager at
Penlon, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, I oversaw operations strategy development and implementation.
MBA Course Study, University of Notre Dame 2004 - 2005
Operations Manager, Penlon Ltd 1997 - 2004
Production Engineer, Texsol Hygiene Ltd. 1996 - 1997
Production Manager, Santric Ltd. 1994 - 1996
Logistics Controller, British Aerospace/Airbus Ltd 1992 - 1994
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) Imperial College
Attended numerous continuing education courses and seminars, including SAGE systems, MOST Production systems (TPS,
Forecast led MRP, TOC), qualified auditor / trainer in ISO 9001:2000 and the Leadership Trust course.
Computer Skills
Proficient in all Microsoft Office software applications, Visual basic programming and SQL server 2000.
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