1. STEPHEN HESKETH
• 40 Oriole Drive, Worsley, M28 7XF • Home: 0161 790 5333 • Cell: 07714 701199
• stephen_hesketh@yahoo.com
Summary
Dedicated Operations Manager bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added
responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced
problem solving skills. Demonstrates effective leadership in all aspects of the job. Excels at reducing
costs and streamlining operations. Solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects including
budgeting and administration.
Skills
 Effective Leader • Exceptional interpersonal communication
 Staff training / development • Deadline orientated
 Consistently meet goals • Highly organised
 Project management skills
Work History
Operations Manager July 2012 – Current
Edwards Technologies Vacuum Engineering – Shanghai, PR of China
 Worked directly with all departments (Engineering, Design, Sourcing, Logistics & Assembly)
to achieve on time delivery and to budget.
 Implemented innovative programmes to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
 Developed and rolled out new policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
 Exceeded company objectives with a 30% increase in OTD & 10% reduction in costs.
 Responsible for all day to day activities regarding the manufacturing facility.
Contract Manager Jan 2011 – June 2012
Edwards Limited – Burgess Hill, United Kingdom & Cheonan, South Korea
 Responsible for all project planning, recruitment, assembly, test and final witness for EUV
(Extreme Ultra Violet) vacuum & abatement systems.
 Liaised closely with Field Service team for final installation at various customer jobsites.
 Final commissioning and customer sign off.
Project Manager Feb 2007 – Dec 2011
Edwards Limited – Bolton, United Kingdom & Shanghai PR of China
 Responsible for all engineering aspects from receiving P.O. to delivery to customer’s jobsite
for Liquid Ring Pump and dry pump vacuum systems for a variety of industries.
 Production of detailed purchasing specifications to ensure alignment with customer’s
requirements.
 Verification of designs, including P&ID’s, Installations Drawings & Electrical Schematics.
 Provided Engineering support to the manufacturing facility in Shanghai, PR of China.

2. Project Manager Sep 2005 – Jan 2007
WEGO Chemical & Mineral Corporation – Manchester, United Kingdom & Penglai, PR of China
 Production of Engineering Method Statements for the decommissioning & decontamination
for all mechanical & electrical equipment.
 Co-ordination with civil contractor for safe removal off all equipment to ensure it was in a
usable condition.
 Planning of all logistic & transportation requirements for shipment to PR of China.
 Responsible for mechanical design of new iron blue pigment chemical plant in PR of China,
including 3 months on site overseeing installation & commissioning.
Project Engineer Oct 2000 – Aug 2005
Degussa Limited – Manchester, United Kingdom
 Planning & contract managing a wide range of medium to high value engineering projects.
 Co-ordinating all design, schedules, costs, labour & HSE aspects of new projects and site
work.
 Leading external engineering design & installation engineers.
 Provision of high quality engineering drawings for projects & site work in various disciplines,
mechanical, piping, civils & various types of vessels.
Design Engineer Oct 1991 – Sep 2000
Construction Systems Associates – Warrington, United Kingdom
 Responsible for the creation & delegation of work packages to ensure completion to request
and to budget.
 Production of intelligent 2D / 3D computer models to the plant & process industries including
nuclear & fossil fired power stations, shipbuilding & paper mills.
 Offering solutions to design problems encountered by customers in various engineering
disciplines, piping, cable tray, HVAC, equipment & steelwork.
Design Engineer Sep 1986 – Sep 1991
GEC Turbine Generators – Manchester, United Kingdom
 Design & development of large and small bore pressure piping for feed heating, condensing &
auxiliary systems within power station turbine buildings.
 Preparation of general arrangement drawings for tendering purposes.
 Successfully completed a mechanical technician apprenticeship covering all aspects of basic
engineering practices.
Education
HNC Mechanical / Production engineering – 1989
ONC Mechanical / Production engineering – 1987
North Trafford College – Manchester
7 ‘O’ Levels – 1985
Walkden High School - Manchester