Ashley Jones

Fractional COO

AVAILABLE from August for new projects

Ashley Jones

DISCIPLINES
Quality
Engineering/Technical
Maintenance
HR
Coaching
Learning & Development
General Management
Project Management
SERVICES

OPERATIONS/LEAN & CI
Operations & Process, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Lean / Six Sigma, SOP Documentation, Continuous Improvement

QUALITY
Quality & Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Continuous Improvement / Kaizen, Process Auditing

ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
Engineering & Technical, Mechanical Engineering

MAINTENANCE
PPM / TPM set up, Cost reduction, Team leadership support

MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing & Production, Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Health & Safety (Operational)

HUMAN RESOURCES
Culture & Engagement, Coaching & Mentoring

COACHING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Training, Coaching & Development, Corporate Training, Leadership Coaching, Business Coaching

GENERAL MANAGEMENT
General Management, Operations Leadership, Transformation / Change Management, Turnaround Management, Board Advisory / Non-Exec Support

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Change Management Delivery

CONSULTANCY
Cost reduction programmes, Transformation programme strategy, Performance improvement projects

SECTORS
Manufacturing, Consultancy
LEVEL
Director / VP
Senior Manager / Head Of
CONTRACT TYPE
Fractional Interim
Project Based
Non-exec Director

A dynamic and charismatic international leader with over 30 years of senior management experience in Corporate and Private Equity environments. Proven expertise in manufacturing and sales, supplying FMCG customers across diverse markets. Adept at navigating cultural complexities in the UK, Continental Europe, and the Far East, with an empathetic leadership style that drives performance through engagement and collaboration.

Renowned for strategic vision paired with a practical and pragmatic approach, I specialize in business transformation, particularly under challenging circumstances. Passionate about continuous improvement, I bring a straightforward, transparent, and direct management style that fosters trust and results. Known for building high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams and effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels, I thrive in professional environments with high standards and ambitious goals.

Notable Companies
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  • cedo
  • coveris
  • global-closure-systems
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