Ian Langton
Runcorn
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in decision-making aptitude, adaptability to changes, and risk mitigation. Demonstrates proficiency in manufacturing best practices, workforce motivation, and time efficiency. Adept at productivity optimisation and lean manufacturing principles, aiming to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the industry.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Manager
Encirc
01.2014 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
- Overseeing the day to day running of 6 filling and packaging Lines.
- Responsible for 130 production staff and 6 direct reports.
- Collaborating with Engineering, Process, Laboratory, CI, HR and planning departments to make sure the smooth running from product intake to finished goods into the warehouse.
- Working closely with the quality department and championing the continued improvements in Health & Safety.
- Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
Shift Manager
Encirc
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
- Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
Shift Supervisor
Encirc
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
- Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
Technical Operator
Encirc
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
- Encirc employs almost 2000 people and each year we produce more than 3 billion glass containers for the leading global brands. Encirc is also one of the leading wine, beer and soft drinks bottle fillers in the UK, enjoying a 40 per cent market share and bottling 18 of the top 20 wine brands in the UK.
Machine Fitter
YKK LTD
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: YKK is a global leader in zipper production and offers a range of coil, metal and VISLON zippers.
- YKK is a global leader in zipper production and offers a range of coil, metal and VISLON zippers.
Machine Operator
YKK LTD
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: YKK is a global leader in zipper production and offers a range of coil, metal and VISLON zippers.
- YKK is a global leader in zipper production and offers a range of coil, metal and VISLON zippers.
Education
ILM Certificate - Supervisory Management
IOSH Managing Safely - undefined
FAA Level 2 award - First Aid Mental Health
Process Management Safety - for Operations
GCSE’s - undefined
Frodsham High School
Skills
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Adaptability to changes
- Risk mitigation
- Manufacturing best practices
- Workforce motivation
- Time efficiency
- Productivity optimisation
- Lean manufacturing principles
Accomplishments
- Successfully led a cross-functional initiative that increased OEE by 7% and performance by 14% using Data led decisions to focus on poor performing machines and behaviours.
- Implemented a lean manufacturing program that improved line efficiency by 10% and reduced waste across multiple SKUs.
- Developed and launched a leadership development framework for team leaders, resulting in improved employee retention and succession planning.
- Played a pivotal role in achieving BRC AA
- Certification by standardizing processes and improving traceability in the filling area.
- Reduced workplace incidents by 40% over 12 months by reinforcing safety culture, conducting targeted training, and improving near-miss reporting.
Custom
- Travelling as a family
- Football fan
- Listening to Motown music
- Watching son play amateur football
Personal Information
Marital status: Married
Timeline
Production Manager
Encirc
01.2014 - 06.2025
Shift Manager
Encirc
01.2009 - 01.2014
Shift Supervisor
Encirc
01.2007 - 01.2009
Technical Operator
Encirc
01.2005 - 01.2007
Machine Fitter
YKK LTD
01.1997 - 01.2005
Machine Operator
YKK LTD
01.1995 - 01.1997
IOSH Managing Safely - undefined
FAA Level 2 award - First Aid Mental Health
Process Management Safety - for Operations
GCSE’s - undefined
Frodsham High School
ILM Certificate - Supervisory Management
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