Stephen Higby
About Stephen Higby
Stephen Higby is a Project Manager, IWS (Lean/TPM) Leader, Technical Support Leader, Process Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer at Procter & Gamble with extensive experience in the FMCG industry.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Stephen Higby currently holds multiple roles at Procter & Gamble, including Project Manager, IWS (Lean/TPM) Leader, Technical Support Leader, Process Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer. His tenure at the company has spanned from 2004 to present, and he operates out of the Reading, United Kingdom location. His responsibilities encompass various facets of project management and technical leadership, particularly in the realm of Lean/TPM methodologies.
Previous Experience at Sonoco
Prior to his current roles at Procter & Gamble, Stephen Higby worked as an Engineer at Sonoco. He was employed there from 1997 to 2004, a period spanning seven years. During his time at Sonoco, he gained substantial experience in engineering, contributing to the company's projects and initiatives from its Hemel Hempstead location in the United Kingdom.
Earlier Career at Molins Tobacco Machinery
Stephen Higby started his career as an International Service Engineer at Molins Tobacco Machinery. He worked there from 1987 to 1997, for a decade. This role was based in High Wycombe, where Stephen managed various service engineering projects on an international scale. His tenure at Molins Tobacco Machinery gave him a robust foundation in engineering and international service operations.
Educational Background
Stephen Higby obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Buckinghamshire New University. He completed his degree program from 2001 to 2004. Prior to higher education, Stephen attended Tring School from 1982 to 1987, where he achieved O levels in subjects including English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, and Engineering.
Expertise in Engineering and Management
Stephen Higby has accumulated extensive experience in the consumer goods industry, with a particular focus on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). His expertise includes Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), a systematic method used to identify potential failures in processes. Stephen also has a strong background in engineering management, overseeing engineering projects and teams efficiently. He has a rich history in process engineering, specifically in designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial processes.