Karen Duncan the BioDundee Coordinator with Rob Taylor and Bruce Marshall, Specialists at Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) will be on-site at the James Hutton Institute on Friday 30th of May for people based there to have discussions with.
BioDundee is a partnership between the public, private, academic and third sector organisations. The purpose is to build the strength of the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors in Dundee and the wider Tayside region internally through:
- partnership working
- networking
- knowledge and skills development
While externally promoting and positioning the region to relevant audiences as fundamentally contributing to Scotland's world class Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors.
Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service – Scottish Enterprise
At the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS), we're here to help manufacturers in Scotland build a sustainable future.
Technology, automation and global supply chain opportunities mean the business world is changing fast. To maintain future competitiveness, it’s increasingly vital you engage your entire workforce in supporting innovation and the adoption of new processes and technology.
We can help your manufacturing business plot a course to take advantage of new opportunities, such as efficiency and cost saving measures, that will increase productivity and boost competitiveness.
Our specialists combine many years’ experience with Lean tools and techniques to support your business to grow for a sustainable future.
We offer a free one-day review of your business, providing you with potential ways to invest and grow.
Rob is a dynamic and proactive business leader with a proven track record of success in both military and private sectors. He brings extensive experience in business leadership, professional engineering, operations, project/programme management, and digital business, all with a Lean approach. He is analytical, with robust planning skills, and adept at managing complex change, multiple stakeholders, and regulatory compliance. His sector experience spans Oil & Gas (including a £1m project with Chevron-Australia, Manufacturing, Rail, Logistics, Defence, and IT/OT Cybersecurity. He has been with the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service of Scottish Enterprise for almost 12 months.
Bruce has an Honours Degree in Microbiology from the University of Glasgow, gained registration in the UK and Canada as a laboratory technician during his six years of clinical laboratory work prior to moving to the private sector as an operations technician.
Quickly moving through supervisory roles to management level he has gained more than 18 years of operations and production management experience in Pharmaceutical GMP environments of production (Human and Veterinary), Medical Devices and Contract Manufacturing.
“He has built a reputation of taking tried and trusted solutions and deploying them where they make the most difference. His knowledge of the processes that can create both employee engagement and tangible deliverables is valued by both his colleagues and his clients alike. Working with management and Director Levels, his contribution to organisations on the shop floor and the board room has been very well received. "
Utilising key Continuous Improvement techniques (5S, TIMWOODS waste reduction TPM, Kaizan) he managed the work being performed by a third-party filling and freeze-drying company, became a key member of the design team for a £45 Million manufacturing facility, increased facility output by more than 400% through expansion of cleanrooms and streamlining production.
Bruce has been a member of the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service for the past 13 years covering the Highlands and Islands Region. He has worked with manufacturing companies from sole traders to large firms with over 500 employees, Auction Companies, Social Enterprises, Charities, Cafes, Hotels, Entertainment groups and Community Enterprises.
Areas of expertise:
· Good Manufacturing Practices
· Production management
· Operations management
· Lean Manufacturing
· Coaching and Mentoring, ILM5 Level Certified Business Coach
· Six Sigma Greenbelt certified
· Certified EFQM Auditor