Event
NIRAS UK SPARK event - Operational transformation and factory masterplanning
A breakfast briefing exploring Operational Transformation and Factory Masterplanning.
Address: NIRAS Group (UK), Millennium Court, First Avenue, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WH. Easy and free parking available.
Date: March 26, 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost of admission: Free and limited to 2 people per manufacturing business.
Organiser: NIRAS
Join us for a focused SPARK session
Operational transformation and factory masterplanning are often discussed as separate topics, but in practice they only deliver value when they are properly aligned.
This event is designed to share practical insight, explore what good looks like in practice, and open up honest discussion around the challenges manufacturers are facing today.
The session will be co presented, bringing two expert perspectives and encouraging open conversation and debate throughout as well as being a great networking opportunity.
Why attend
- Gain clear, practical insight from industry specialists, into the issues shaping manufacturing today
- Understand how to approach factory masterplanning in a way that supports your business goals
- Learn how to drive operational improvement while staying flexible
- Build connections with peers facing similar challenges
- Places limited to 2 people per manufacturing business.
What we’ll cover
- What transformation really means, and how it differs from transition
- Turning strategic drivers into a clear, workable roadmap
- CAPEX vs OPEX and how to get the most value from investment
- The key steps in successful site masterplanning, with real case examples
- Delivering the future state and making change stick through effective transition strategies
In this session, two NIRAS experts will share different perspectives on how manufacturing organisations can connect strategic business objectives with day to day operations. Drawing on real experience from across the process industry, they will explore how the right approach to transformation and site masterplanning can support future capability, capacity and cost, while still delivering long term value.
The discussion will also touch on:
- Operational transformation through digitalisation and Industry 4.0, including smarter use of data
- Lean manufacturing approaches to reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Change management and leading people through transformation
- Performance measurement, including KPIs and analytics for continuous improvement
- Factory masterplanning and strategic site selection
- Layout design to support flexible, scalable and efficient production
- Incorporating environmental considerations and future-proofing facilities
- Capacity planning that balances current demand with future growth
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Who should attend?
This event is ideal for professionals involved in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, and industrial engineering, including:
- Operations Directors & Managers
- Factory & Plant Managers
- Production Planners
- Process Improvement Specialists
- Industrial Engineers
- CapEx Project Managers
- Business Transformation Leaders
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in operational transformation and factory masterplanning. Whether you are embarking on an evolution, planning a new facility, or simply seeking ways to optimise your existing operations, this event promises actionable knowledge, inspiring discussions, and a network of industry pioneers ready to share their expertise. We look forward to welcoming you!
Meet the speakers
Phil Mason
Business Consulting Director
Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
Phil has over 25years’ experience in operational leadership and consulting and leads the Business Consulting discipline for both Food & Beverage UK and the wider Process Industry sector within NIRAS.
Phil specialises in helping clients with decision-making from front-end evaluation studies and business case development to the governance of the project delivery phases. By bringing together key client stakeholders and NIRAS subject matter expertise, he facilitates the evaluation, definition and delivery of future state operations.=
With a career blending the delivery of complex manufacturing supply chain transformations with day-to-day operations excellence, Phil understands the key challenges and transition dilemmas facing industry leaders today and helps develop pragmatic, yet challenging, road maps for success.
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Chris Bullock
Director of Engineering (UK)
Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
Chris also has over 25 years in project delivery, leading capital projects in the food and beverages industry, working with global clients and brands.
Chris leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team covering process and packaging, sustainability and utilities, electrical & control. He specialises in packaging systems and project management from concept to implementation.
Having built his career in project-based environments and project management consultancy, Chris brings extensive experience across the entire project lifecycle. In particular, delivering complex solutions within live production environments, leading performance improvements and technology enhancements while maintaining operational continuity. By establishing robust and achievable capital investment plans, he drives efficiency and delivers measurable, sustainable operational benefits for our clients.
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Have any questions?
Matthew Hidderley
Sales & Marketing Director (UK)
Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
