Benjamin Sowerby

A Senior Operations Consultant with extensive experience in optimising operational performance and team engagement. Establish robust strategies to drive business success while identifying change and improvement opportunities to accommodate rapid organisational growth. A driven leader who empowers multi-disciplined teams to be aspirational in their approach while exceeding expectations. Nurture talent through hands-on performance coaching to aid teams to reach their potential while maintaining excellent employee retention. Embed a continuous improvement ethos to align with customer and market expectations while mitigating risk and adhering to regulatory requirements.  Adaptable and resilient, a confident decision-maker and pragmatic problem-solver who is not afraid to challenge the status quo to achieve outstanding results and drive an organisation forward. 

I am a Senior Operations Consultant and Manager with over a decade of experience in the nuclear, engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. I’ve led multi-site operations, delivered complex projects—including a £20 million research centre—and driven strategic change initiatives. My expertise includes stakeholder engagement, team leadership, continuous improvement, and project management, supported by a strong foundation in Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies. I’ve consistently improved performance, retention, and operational efficiency while working closely with government bodies, prime contractors, and research institutions to deliver impactful results.

Education & Professional Training Summary

• Level 5 CMI Diploma in Operational Management (In Progress)
• Sheffield LEADER Programme – University of Sheffield
• Association of Project Managers PFQ Certification
• Advanced PUWER Assessor Program – City & Guilds
• NVQ Level 3 in Multi-Process Welding – Rolls-Royce & Derby College
• BTEC Level 3 in Manufacturing Operations – Double Distinction – Rolls-Royce & Derby College
• Institute of Leadership & Management Level 3 – High Potential Future Leaders
• Various Engineering Certifications including:
  • IOSH Working & Managing Safely
  • First Aid
  • Electrical Safety
  • IPAF
  • 5T Counterbalance FLT
• HEECA – Higher Education Export Control Training