Ashley Kingston, MEng CEng MIMechE

 
Ashley Kingston, MEng CEng MIMechE
A highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic Operations Professional & Chartered Engineer
+44 (0)7867 697464
Beck Royd, Saddleworth Road, Barkisland, HX4 0AJ
Skills
Operations Management
Communication & Negotiation
Team Building & Development
Resource & Material Planning
ERP Systems
Change Management
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Analytical Thinking
Engineering
Finance

Excelling in implementing proven methods and the latest technology to successfully increase productivity, reduce costs and significantly contribute to increasing profits whilst maintaining exceptional service levels.  

 

Consulting Manufacturing & Engineering
Business Owner
AMK Business Consulting2017-Date

Sole-trader running a Manufacturing and Engineering Consultancy specialising in Interim Management Support, Project Management and Engineering/Manufacturing and ERP Consultancy Services.

Currently undertaking several projects for a prestigious London-based luxury goods manufacturer (under NDA).

Also undertaken interim management in MAGTEC, a leading-edge UK commercial EV drivetrain design/manufacture/installation and service company.

A pivotal timeframe as the business entered double-digit growth and a move from concept to production.

https://www.amkbusinessconsulting.co.uk

 

Information Technology
Business Owner
Home Automation Solutions (HAS)2016 – Date

Providing understandable advice, training, installation and set-up of a variety of home technology and automation systems to support our clients whilst providing the option of ongoing support. We specialise in helping our customer get the most from their consumer and prosumer hardware.

https://www.has-uk.com

Operations Management
Operations Manager
James Heal Ltd.2014-2017

The leading manufacturer of Test Instruments and Test Materials to the worldwide Textile Industry.

 

 

 

Manufacturing Manager
Renold Couplings Ltd.2013 – 2014

The leading manufacturer of transmission couplings for power generation, industrial & marine applications.

Part of the Renold PLC group with production facilities around the world.

Providing direction for Manufacturing at Renold Couplings for a team of managers with ultimate responsibility for over forty employees across multiple disciplines.

 

 

Production Controller
Renold Couplings Ltd.2009 – 2013

Leading a team at Renold Couplings responsible for production planning, warehousing & logistics.

 

Operations Engineer
CCL Stressing Systems Ltd.2006 – 2009

Britain’s largest manufacturer of pre-stressing and post-tensioning equipment for concrete systems. 

 

Planning & Materials Manager
Crosslee Plc2005 – 2006

Europe’s largest manufacturer of domestic tumble dryers (capacity 700,000 dryers per annum).

Annual turnover of £60 million with over 700 employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

 

Graduate Trainee
Crosslee Plc2003 – 2005

A two year structured Graduate Trainee program including secondments to all operational departments within the business and inclusion with special projects within the business.

Education & Qualifications
Managing Safely
British Safety Council (IOSH)2014

IOSH – Managing Safely: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Chartered Engineer
UK Engineering Council2010

Achieved Chartership. Registration Number 589721.

Corporate Member
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)2010

Achieved Corporate Status after successful completion of Chartership.

Masters of Automotive Engineering (Class 2:1 Hons)
The University of Leeds1999 – 2003

Attained a Class 2:1 (Hons) Masters degree.

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Yorkshire Region Committee Member & Media Officer
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)2011 – 2017
  • Part of the re-establishment of the West Yorkshire Region Group.
  • Media & Publicity Office and Committee member for the Yorkshire Region involved in the organisation, financing and management of all activities within the region for it’s members.