Steven Brooks

Background

About Steven Brooks

Leading a Global team delivering innovative & disruptive engineering solutions in Snacks Automation with strategic focus on 3 specific areas- Sustainable Engineering - Affordable Automation - Next Gen technologies – Adaptive Manufacturing Developing technology solutions to decarbonise Packaging Halls designed to remove the use of plastics, inks & resins. Reducing raw material usage such as corrugate & flexible films through new packaging formats (e.g. SRP, bag formats), improving recyclability levels, reducing landfill. Leading a World Class program, designing & developing “Low-Cost” automation solutions. Sourcing reliable global suppliers capable to unlock added value such as reducing our capital spend. Developed & implemented a bespoke governance process to fast-track adoption of new concepts from inception to commercialisation. Connected to a Global network to be pioneers in breakthrough technologies (e.g. Humanoid Robotics, AI, Visions Systems, additive manufacturing) and deliver adaptive manufacturing (e.g. In-store touch-less packaging) to unlock Customer & Consumer needs. Operating across all continents, constantly working with key partners (academics, start-ups, global network of equipment manufactures and integrators) to remain at the cutting-edge to maintain differentiation with our peer companies. Unlocking & nurturing leadership capability in people to deliver strategically-focused & optimum team results. Recognised track record in providing personal growth, customer value and Automation of the future.