Chilfen are delighted to announce that Russell Pearson has accepted a new key position as Operations Manager for the Chilfen Group. The responsibility will be progressive over the next six months to ensure the smooth hand-over of his current management role at Chilfen Joinery Ltd.

The Operations Manager role will include monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will help maximise the potential of the Chilfen Group. These KPIs include continuation of implementing methods to reduce waste and the reduction in the percentage of re-works. They will also include supporting the implementation of ISO 9001 within Chilfen Export Packaging, the continuation of the efficiency driving ‘5’s’ and ‘Lean Principles’ plus monitoring the return on any further capital investment for production based purposes for the group.

Russell has been a fundamental member of the Chilfen Management team for many years, effectively leading his production team and playing a crucial part in transforming Chilfen into the successful company it is today.