Geoffrey has experience in the steel melting, casting, forging industries and a unique approach to lean processes and concepts
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Geoffrey BoltonEntrepreneur & Principle Consultant at Geoff B Associates |
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United Kingdom, Leeds www.askvisory.com/gbolton |
Why you should speak with me:
Summary:
Recent Projects
Best Foundry Melting Practice for World Class Performance
In company training programmes associated with NAMTEC and NOF Energy
Introduction to RCC-M workshop
Comparison between ASME3 and RCC-M workshop
Special Bar Quality and Boron Alloy Steels, Consolidation of Specifications
Stainless Steel Production
Indepenedent Third Party Inspection and Sign Off
Nuclear New Build: Supply Chain Approach presentation
ASTM A217M C12A investigation into nitrogen gas evolution during casting
Lean manufacture and value stream mapping in fabrication sector.
Throughout my career I have sought to improve the businesses, in which I have been involved. Examples are; cost reductions through technical improvement; implementation of management systems to meet business needs, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001; management development, through targeted training; budgetary responsibility; continual improvement, development of product and material specifications.
Firth Brown and Sheffield Forgemasters:- primary and secondary electric arc steelmaking, vacuum treatment and ingot casting for automotive, aerospace, defence, power generation and nuclear industries. The roles of shift manager, melting shop manager and technical manager.
Catton & Co. Ltd:- steel founders in the roles of process development manager and product manager, a combination of operational, technical and quality responsibilities.
At MSI Forks; part of the Forging Division of MS International PLC:- manufacturers of fork-arms for forklift trucks and forgings for the defence, oil, gas and power generation industries, as Technical Director. Areas of responsibility were operational, technical and quality. The business also created opportunities to take responsibility for; the project management and purchase of capital equipment; HR and recruitment policies
Best Foundry Melting Practice for World Class Performance
In company training programmes associated with NAMTEC and NOF Energy
Introduction to RCC-M workshop
Comparison between ASME3 and RCC-M workshop
Special Bar Quality and Boron Alloy Steels, Consolidation of Specifications
Stainless Steel Production
Indepenedent Third Party Inspection and Sign Off
Nuclear New Build: Supply Chain Approach presentation
ASTM A217M C12A investigation into nitrogen gas evolution during casting
Lean manufacture and value stream mapping in fabrication sector.
Throughout my career I have sought to improve the businesses, in which I have been involved. Examples are; cost reductions through technical improvement; implementation of management systems to meet business needs, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001; management development, through targeted training; budgetary responsibility; continual improvement, development of product and material specifications.
Firth Brown and Sheffield Forgemasters:- primary and secondary electric arc steelmaking, vacuum treatment and ingot casting for automotive, aerospace, defence, power generation and nuclear industries. The roles of shift manager, melting shop manager and technical manager.
Catton & Co. Ltd:- steel founders in the roles of process development manager and product manager, a combination of operational, technical and quality responsibilities.
At MSI Forks; part of the Forging Division of MS International PLC:- manufacturers of fork-arms for forklift trucks and forgings for the defence, oil, gas and power generation industries, as Technical Director. Areas of responsibility were operational, technical and quality. The business also created opportunities to take responsibility for; the project management and purchase of capital equipment; HR and recruitment policies
Career History
- Enterprise:
- The National Metals Technology Centre
- Position:
- Associate Consultant
- Summary:
- Course leader for NAMTEC technical and metallurgical training courses.
- Year:
- May 2011 – Present
- Enterprise:
- Geoff B Associates
- Position:
- Entrepreneur and Principal Consultant
- Summary:
- Geoff B Associates
Recent Projects:
Best Foundry Melting Practice for World Class Performance
In company training programmes associated with NAMTEC and NOF Energy
Introduction to RCC-M workshop
Comparison between ASME3 and RCC-M workshop
Special Bar Quality and Boron Alloy Steels, Consolidation of Specifications
Stainless Steel Production
Indepenedent Third Party Inspection and Sign Off
Nuclear New Build: Supply Chain Approach presentation
ASTM A217M C12A investigation into nitrogen gas evolution during casting
Lean manufacture and value stream mapping in fabrication sector.
Geoff B Associates are Chartered Engineers; interim and project managers; specialising in manufacturing, combining a thorough understanding of the metallurgical processes to be incorporated into lean manufacturing solutions; reducing inventory, improving product quality and customer delivery. - Year:
- Sep 2009 – Present
- Enterprise:
- MSI-Forks
- Position:
- Technical Director
- Summary:
- 1988 – 1991
Pre and post heat welding process / procedure for heat treated alloy steels
1990 - 2009
Developed all the weld procedure qualification records, procedure specifications, welder control and weld equipment management procedures, to comprehensive quality requirement standard, now ISO 3834-2:2005.
1991 – 2006
Implementation of three separate management system standards, ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety.
1993 – 1996
Technical and operational expertise to improve; product quality, delivery, offered size range and traceability. The manufacture of rectangular section boron steel flats at Stomana JSC in Pernik and the manufacture of closed die forgings at Preskov EAD.
1999
Collaborative project with The Welding Institute to determine the suitability of Friction Welding Processes in the manufacture of fork-arms.
2002 - 2009
Identified potential in the workforce, devise a programme of professional and personal development to help their career progression and improve their technical knowledge. These colleagues are now effective managers within the business.
2006 – 2009
Partial quench and temper process, using residual forging heat in the manufacture of fork-arms. Successfully incorporated into a lean manufacturing solution.
2008 – 2009
Implementation of a restructuring programme for manufacturing and technical operations to balance operations in line with reduced sales activity.
2009
ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems, gap analysis and compliance programme. - Year:
- Nov 1989 – Aug 2009
- Enterprise:
- Catton & Co. (Steel Founders), Leeds
- Position:
- Product Manager
- Summary:
- Process Development Manager
Product Manager - ESCO Ground Engaging Tools - Year:
- Apr 1986 – Oct 1989
- Enterprise:
- Sheffield Forgemasters International
- Position:
- Shift Manager / Melting Shop Manager / Technical Manager
- Summary:
- 1980 - 1982
Vacuum Decarburisation to manufacture low S, Si and Al very clean alloy steels (viz. oil platform tension leg elements)
1984
Replacement of expensive nitrogen bearing ferro-alloys by gas bubbling in the manufacture of high strength austenitic stainless steels (viz. Staballoy and Rex 734). - Year:
- Feb 1974 – Mar 1986
Education & Qualifications
- University:
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Degree:
- MSc
- Year:
- 1986
- University:
- The University of Sheffield
- Degree:
- B Met(Hons)
- Year:
- 1972
Other Qualifications & Awards
1977 Professional Member institution of Metallurgists now IOM3
1978 Chartered Engineer
1998 Member ASM International
2011 Member ASME
1978 Chartered Engineer
1998 Member ASM International
2011 Member ASME
Languages Spoken
Industry Focus:
Manufacturing
Key Skills:
ASME & RCC-M nuclear codes;
Direct Quench Technology;
Norsok M650;
Lean Manufacturing Solutions;
Open & Closed Die Forging;
Weld Procedure Qualification;
Melting, Casting & Vacuum Treatment;
Management Systems
Direct Quench Technology;
Norsok M650;
Lean Manufacturing Solutions;
Open & Closed Die Forging;
Weld Procedure Qualification;
Melting, Casting & Vacuum Treatment;
Management Systems
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