Paul Butterworth
About Paul Butterworth
Paul Butterworth is a Senior Production Supervisor at Bridgend Engine Plant, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in production efficiency and product design integration, having previously held various engineering and supervisory roles within the automotive industry.
Work at Ford Motor
Paul Butterworth has been a Senior Production Supervisor at Ford Motor Company since 2013, working at the Bridgend Engine Plant. In this role, he has overseen various production advancements, including the rollout of the Sigma GTDi upgrade and the integration of product design changes in collaboration with Ford’s Sigma design team in Merkenich. His focus has been on cost reduction and improving CPU efficiency within the production facility.
Previous Roles at Ford Motor
Prior to his current position, Paul Butterworth held several roles at Ford Motor Company. He served as a Production Supervisor from 2004 to 2013, and before that, he worked as a Sigma Engine Forward Planning Engineer from 2000 to 2006 at the Bridgend Engine Plant. His earlier experience includes working as a Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman from 1991 to 1998 and as a Condition Based Monitoring Specialist from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Paul Butterworth studied at The Open University, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering and a Diploma in Design Initiatives (DFM/DFA) from 1992 to 1997. His academic focus included Design, Material Science, and Managerial Systems Thinking, which has contributed to his expertise in production and engineering processes.
Achievements in Production Efficiency
Paul Butterworth led the launch and finalization of an efficiency program that increased the Sigma Production throughput at the Bridgend Engine Plant from 570,000 to 619,000 engines per annum. He also played a key role in the implementation of Material Handling and SMART initiatives on both existing and new engine production and machining lines.
Corrosion Protection and Stockpile Management
In 2004, Paul Butterworth was solely responsible for the corrosion protection and storage facilities during the completion of an ATR stockpile of 22,000 Zetec Engines as part of the Exit Strategy. This role highlighted his capability in managing critical production resources and ensuring quality standards.