Astley joined the company in 2007 as European service manager, and was previously responsible for Mazak’s Spindle Service Centre and European Parts Centre in Belgium. In the new role, Astley now manages the introduction of all new models into production at Mazak’s 29,000m² advanced manufacturing facility. He is also introducing several workforce improvement initiatives.
Says Yamazaki Mazak European group managing director Richard Smith: “Stuart has a proven track record of delivering continuous improvement during his time with Mazak. Our European Manufacturing Plant in Worcester is central to both Mazak’s European and global supply chains. We have every confidence that Stuart will deliver significant productivity and efficiency improvements, which will enable us to supply machine tools to customers across the world with the shortest possible lead times.”
Adds Astley: “Having spent much of my career in an operations role, I’m looking forward to building on what is already a very efficient factory, and taking Mazak’s European machine tool productivity to new heights. With a series of recent investments, and a full order book, it’s an incredibly exciting time to be involved in the running of the European Manufacturing Plant, and I am looking forward to focusing my attention on increasing production volumes and reducing lead-times to provide the best level of service to our customers in the UK, Europe and beyond.”
Mazak strengthens operations team with new production director
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Yamazaki Mazak has promoted Stuart Astley (pictured) to production director, where he has assumed responsibility for the running of the company’s European Manufacturing Plant in Worcester.
