Project 7 Consultancy
Performance Improvement Specialists
James Purse
Lean Learning, Performance Improvement Expert

James Purse (MIBC) MEng Sussex Uniiversity

 

Position: Partner
Tel: 0044 7920 488739
Email: James.purse@project7consultancy.com
Web: www.project7consultancy.com
OVERVIEW

Having previously worked in the Automotive, Aerospace, Cash Services, Ship Building and Food Industries, James has developed significant expertise in designing, developing and implementing Lean Transformation Strategy and Operational Excellence Programmes through all levels of business from Senior Management to Front Line personnel in both production and non-production environments.

James’s excellent Project Management skills coupled with his experience of successfully delivering Strategic Planning and Policy Deployment Programmes, Multimillion Pound Cost Reduction Initiatives, Business Turnarounds, Operational Change Programmes, Leadership coaching and the deployment of a range of Performance Improvement techniques to improve overall Business Performance in a range of companies and industries make him an invaluable asset to any business.

James also has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.



TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Project Management

James has Project Managed multi-million pound projects ranging from Major Footprint Moves, Ledger Diversification and Improvement Projects through to New Product Launches.

In addition James has designed, developed and implemented business/industry specific Project Management Systems for clients.

Operations Management

James has strong Operations Management experience developed through his career, managing large teams responsible for achieving production targets and driving continuous improvement in the workplace. He has first-hand experience/success of developing & delivering Business/Operational turnaround.

Lean/Operational Excellence Specialist

Possessing complete lean tools and techniques knowledge to instructor standard, James specialises in adapting/evolving existing best in class methodologies to create client specific world class systems and processes with results to match. This knowledge has evolved through diverse practical experience. James has mentored individuals in various roles from shop floor to general management in support of both their personal and professional development.

 

EXPERIENCE

Partner | Project 7 Consultancy Ltd.
2011 - Present
Associate Consultant | Project 7 Consultancy Ltd.
2008 - Present
Site General Manager | G4S Cash Services
2008 - 2008
Operations Manager | G4S Cash Services
2007 - 2008
Car Assembly Production Manager | PSA Peugeot Citroen
2006 - 2007
Operations Management Graduate Trainee | PSA Peugeot Citroen
2005 - 2006
Undergraduate industrial placement | La Société de Construction des Avion Hurel-Hispano
1999

 

CLIENTS

  • BVT Shipbuilding, UK
  • BAE Systems Surface Ships, UK
  • Vion Foods, UK

 

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