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Shift Leader
Aston Labs – Christian Breakwell

2.
A little bit about me…

3.
A little bit about me… professionally!

4.
Why Shift Leader?
Analytical
Chemistry
Systems
Engineering
Six Sigma &
Lean
Business
KPI’s
Process
Refinement
Utilisation &
Process
Complexities
Carry on in current
role, be competent
and stand still.
Incorporate what
currently enjoying,
with developing
skills further.
How to
Improve Business
/ Myself?

5.
The ‘Shift Leader’ Role for me…
• Believe it is someone who sets the standard;
 Leads by example
 Drives change and gives direction.
 Has clear goals and integrity.
 Inspires Change.
• Engage and motivate team to deliver together.
• Create solutions to sustain team success.

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We all make mistakes… it’s how we learn from it that shapes us!

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It isn’t always pretty, sometimes you have to do it the hard way!

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Everyone has the chance to impact the future, nothing is set in stone!

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My Skills and Why I’m Here
• Great Problem Solver
• Lean/ Six Sigma
• Green Belt / Advanced
• Several successful projects at Aston/ Group level
• Innovate not replicate
• Approachable and forged great relationships.
• Positive ‘Can Do’ Attitude
• Driven & Self Motivated
• Never Happy…. !
• Always want to learn more, develop myself and others.
• Very attentive and have an eye for the minutest detail!
I WANT TO MAKE THINGS BETTER!

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Vision and Aims…
• On a personal level..
• Get to know everything and everyone.
• Continue to learn.
• Increase communication and teamwork between shifts, departments.
• Fortnightly alternating departmental committees
• Regular briefs and interaction
• Introduce a 24 hour promise on queries (holiday’s, pay queries etc.)
• Relaunch our feedback communications.
• Respect and individual responsibility.
• Give more transparency of process
• Removing bottlenecks
• Increasing awareness
• Providing answers to process complexities.
• Know our limitations and necessities.

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Thank you ….