David Cloake

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About David Cloake

A masters qualified professional with over 25 years experience in business within international automotive manufacturing and precision engineering / technical services. An inspirational leader with a proactive approach to continuous improvement, able to communicate at all levels of the organisation and with a record of achieving positive change through the involvement, development and commitment of people. Fully conversant with contemporary manufacturing, management and business principles. Key skills and experiences include. Operational management experience (production, procurement, engineering, logistics,) for major manufacturing facilities, Excellent business and commercial intellect, MBA graduate, able to develop and implement strategic plans through interpretation of business and environmental data. Conversant with P&L and corporate financial analysis to deliver bottom line improvement. Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System including policy deployment (Hoshin Kanri) kaizen, standardised work, process mapping, shop floor management and continuous improvement methodologies. Specialties: Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production Systems, Business Strategy Development and Implementation, Shop Floor Management, Kaizen, TPM, Hoshin Kanri process, Policy deployment,