Susan Branton  
 

Susan Branton
Customised Consulting

West Yorkshire


 

Tel: 
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07812 958289

Email:
bcandcs@yahoo.co.uk
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Core Disciplines
Manufacturing
HR
ICT/IT
 
 
Key Skills & Services:

·         Operational Information systems

o        Support in computer systems procurement

o        Helping clients to make better use of current systems

o        Review of in-house ICT/IT/IS services: identify opportunities to cut costs / better meet business needs

·         Process improvement & cost and waste reduction.

·         Techniques include: value chain analysis; activity based costing; statistical process control; process mapping and re-engineering

·         Project reviews & project management advice

·         Business reviews

·         Change management: assisting clients to enable change and develop a culture of continuous improvement

·         Coaching

 

Career Background:
  • Sponsored engineering student with GEC Telecommunications
  • Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Nottingham University
  • AT&T Istel – Software House. Progressed from business analyst / programmer role to leading projects developing and implementing operational computer systems for manufacturing (discrete items) and assembly plants
  • MBA at Bradford University. Specialised in operations and total quality management
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers – manufacturing and service industry clients. Projects focussed on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the client’s business
    • Development and implementation of operational information systems
    • Process improvement
    • Change management
    • Coaching (clients and internal)
    • Project management
    • Project and business assessments/reviews
  • Creation and management of a regional service for a national charity providing parental support
  • Child education provider: Replacement of existing premises with new building. Staff recruitment & support. Developed operational policies and procedures.
Industry sectors:
  • Manufacturing: aerospace, automotive, clothing, personal care products, construction vehicles, fuel processor and distributor.
  • Service: automotive distribution and after sales service, facilities management provider, water company, electricity supply and distribution, childcare provision, central and local government, parental support charity.

Qualifications:

BSc (Engineering) Chartered Engineer MBA

Comments:

I offer a structured, practical, collaborative approach delivered in an open and supportive manner.
   
 
 

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