Career history

1. Philip John Ellis
16 Bourne RD Gravesend Kent DA12 4EB
E: Philellis18@sky.com M: 07725 576598
Professional Profile
A highly motivated leader with over fifteen years experience in professional roles of
ever increasing responsibility. Communicates effectively at all levels, displays calm
assertive leadership and is highly organised. Superior coaching skills and highly
confident outlook allows teams and individuals to pursue their full potential. Change,
difficult challenges and bold initiatives are all embraced as a means of learning and
growing both professionally and personally.
Key Skills
• Change Management CI Professional Green Belt – proven track record of
managing change and process improvement programs through LEAN
methodology/ transformation, strategy deployment and six sigma etc.
• Leadership –resolves conflicts, motivates, coaches and influences colleagues
through change, excellent interpersonal skills, strong facilitator and negotiator.
• Management – confidently manages varied team structures, qualified coach,
confident in training and developing multi-skilled work teams.
• Communication – sound communicator and skilled problem solver.
• Decision Making – takes and implements decisions by combines business
needs, data with experience.
• Analytical – analyses information and produces solutions for organisation,
system and process issues through the application of LEAN tools and six
sigma
• Innovative - creative at suggesting improvements and new ideas. Thinks
laterally and creatively to effectively solve problems.
Career History
Current Role/Key Achievements 2003-Present
Kimberly Clark Northfleet Andrex Operations & Continuous Improvement
Leader
Accountable for safe, effective manufacturing / maintenance operations and best
practices across multiple Andrex tissue manufacturing lines. Through the application
of LEAN methodology/transformation, direct leadership of asset team members and
partnering across the operation I have delivered the following key achievements:
• Implemented tier structure for UK cluster coupled with A3 and TIP activity to
support and sustain continuous improvement in people, safety, quality,
delivery and cost
• Accountable for production planning and budget control
• Designed and implemented a system to improve latex treatment achieving
92% removal from 40% also reducing fresh water consumption to 18m3
/tonne
breakthrough for Northfleet and built a strong relationship with Environmental
Agency
• £400k cost saving achieved in energy and chemical through waste water
treatment plant (WWTP) optimisation also reducing operational complexity.

2. • $3.5MM cost saving achieved through reducing fibre loss (raw material) 4.4%
to 0.05% breakthrough for tissue manufacturing facilities globally and
Northfleet Mill – best in class 2015.
• OEE increase on PM2 from start of year baseline (2014) 59% to most recent
full month performance of 78%, breakthrough for PM2 & Northfleet Mill
• $1MM cost saving (2013) achieved through waste and energy reduction on
PM 1 & PM2 with zero investment.
• Supported closure of line 14 and integration of team into tissue manufacturing,
Perini / packaging operations.
• Embedded McKinsey transformation model as a methodology to deliver step
change and continual improvement across the mill, aligned with 6P leadership.
Capability development of others to lead elements and now full transformation
processes with support.
• Enhanced asset team capability and team working through 1:1 development
and performance management. Management system and mindset improvement
to build a culture of accountability and delivery against commitments.
• Enhanced, KPI visualisation, dialogue and problem solving on the floor
including enhancements in safety and quality.
• Partnerships and relationships built between traditional team divisions (Perini
to PM and shift / asset team) through formal and informal systems.
• Ensure quality and production targets are achieved/exceeded.
• Support team and senior management process and organizational change to
ensure success.
• Develop – implement systems/processes to drive continual improvement of
management, operational process and communication.
V G Clements Contractors – Forman/supervisor 1997-2003
I worked on a wide range of building and civil contracts - Stratford Station rebuild,
M25 Surry section upgrade with continued maintenance and Stratford Box high speed
rail link leading multi-skilled teams on each project.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are maintained and adhered to at
all times with a strong focus on safety of the public while interacting with
construction areas (CDM and communication essential)
• Ensure quality of work was completed on time, within budget and to a high
standard.
• Ensure supply chain is in order.
Comma Oil & Chemicals LTD – Team Leader 1994-1997
Barrel line team leader supporting a team of 5 people on a production line supplying
oil and chemical’s 25-205 litre drums.

3. • Ensure safety and environmental standards are maintained and adhered to at
all times.
• Ensure quality and production targets are achieved.
• Responsible for development and training of all team members.
• Ensure oil and chemical blending correct, testing carried and documented.
• Ensure line was maintained and run to a safe high standard.
Can-Do Plant Hire - Mechanical/Electrical Fitter 1992-1994
My duties included servicing, maintaining and repairing all electrical tools and small
plant.
• Working as part of a workshop team.
• Mega testing all electrical appliances.
• Maintaining detailed records of all assets and work carried out
Qualifications
GCSE’s; Mathematics A; Science B; English Language A; English literature B;
Geography B; Economics A; Physical Education A
Additional Qualifications / Courses Attended
IOSH managing safely
CI Professional (Green Belt)
WCM training / LEAN training
Managing by achievement
Leadership mind-sets
Coaching skills course + FA Coaching Certificates (level 2)
Interests
I take avid interest in current affairs and equity investment. I play football and keep fit
in the gym and by running. When I get the chance I enjoy coaching various sports.