Michael Hodges

Divisional Manager

A capable and versatile Business Manager with over 30 years’ experience within the steel industry, successfully progressing from Machine Operator to his current role as a direct result of performance and experience.

Mike has been with Darlow Lloyd & Sons since 2012. He has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of a wide variety of site operations with a proven ability to manage large site teams and generate significant cost savings and improvements to process efficiency.

Extensive experience of planning, coordinating, leading, and problem solving across multi-site operations including Metal Recovery, slag processing, crushing, screening, and grading, drop-ball cranes, lancing, slag pit and iron ponding facilities, blast furnace, coolant charge upgrading, mill scale, Demolition, scrap metal collection and scrap cutting services.

A proven ability to manage teams of up to 100 men across various sites. Experienced in reporting on all site activities, productivity, and financial aspects.

Mike has demonstrated the ability to plan and manage budgets of up to £22M. Fully conversant with relative legislation and familiar with a range of procedures with a strong track record of safe working across all sites managed.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level six Demolition Manager
• CDM Coordinator
• ILM Level 3 Diploma Frontline Management
• Dupont – Safety Observations
• Six Sigma Lean Management Green Belt

Mikes Hobbies are spending time with his family and Caravaning.