Simon Wells B Eng MBA
About Simon Wells B Eng MBA
Simon Wells is an Advanced Product and Process Improvement Engineer at 3M, where he has worked since 2015 in various roles, including Quality and Process Manager. He holds an MBA from Ulster University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Queen's University Belfast.
Current Role at 3M
Simon Wells serves as the Production & MT Group Leader at 3M, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from the company's facility located at 5-7 Balloo Dr, Bangor, Northern Ireland. In this role, he oversees production processes and leads initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and quality. His responsibilities include managing production teams and ensuring adherence to safety standards within the manufacturing environment.
Previous Experience at 3M
Prior to his current role, Simon Wells worked at 3M as a Quality and Process Manager from 2016 to 2020. He also held the position of Process Engineer at the same company from 2015 to 2016. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing production efficiency and implementing quality improvements across various manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Simon Wells earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ulster University, where he studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Queen's University Belfast, which he completed from 2003 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in process improvement and production management.
Early Career at Anglo Beef Processors
Simon began his career at Anglo Beef Processors, where he participated in the Production Management Graduate Scheme from 2010 to 2012. His experience at the Ellesmere and Doncaster plants provided him with foundational skills in production management and operational oversight.
Key Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Simon Wells has conceived and managed capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency. He has successfully delivered internal and external quality improvements in manufacturing processes and implemented cost-saving initiatives using Six Sigma methodologies. Additionally, he has monitored and improved production key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize operations and worked closely with production teams to enhance safety measures.