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A senior leader at MM Packaging Deeside is celebrating the latest milestone in a career spanning more than two decades with the company, after achieving one of the highest leadership qualifications available in the UK.
Keith Brazier, Head of Print Operations, Production Planning and Pre-Press at MM Packaging Deeside, has successfully completed the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management in just 10 months, a qualification equivalent to a master's degree and the highest level offered by the Institute of Leadership & Management.
The achievement marks another chapter in a career that began 27 years ago with an apprenticeship in the print industry after Keith completed a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design. Seeking a practical route into a career that would allow him to continually develop new skills, he joined a print apprenticeship programme and quickly discovered a passion for the industry. Since then, his path has led him to drive operational improvements at MM Packaging Deeside and support initiatives across MM Group sites internationally.
Keith said: "When this qualification was suggested to me, I knew it would be a significant challenge. It had been quite a long time since I'd undertaken formal study, and because of the level of the qualification there was definitely some apprehension, but I wanted to keep progressing and prove to myself that I could do it.”
The qualification required him to demonstrate strategic leadership through major business improvement projects, many of which have delivered measurable benefits for MM Packaging and the wider MM Group.
He added: "I'm incredibly proud to have completed it. More than anything, it's reinforced the importance of always pushing yourself and remaining open to learning, no matter what stage of your career you're at.
"It's helped me develop as a leader and given me a fresh perspective on how I approach challenges, people and decision making."
Keith’s achievement also underlines MM Packaging Deeside’s commitment to developing staff and to allow them to build a career in manufacturing. Keith was instrumental in re-establishing the site’s apprenticeship programme, which helps develop young talent.
Since relaunching the programme, eight apprentices have successfully progressed through their training under Keith’s management, with more set to join the business in the coming months.
"Apprenticeships provide people with real opportunities to learn, develop specialist skills and build long-term careers,” added Keith “Not everyone knows what opportunities exist in our industry, but there are fantastic careers available for people who are willing to learn.”
Commenting on Keith's achievement, MM Packaging Managing Director Dave Whitworth said "We're proud to see Keith succeed and to achieve this diploma is an inspiration to everyone at the business.
"Whether you're a senior manager or an apprentice, it's our goal to provide people with clear career paths. If Keith's journey shows anything, it's that an apprenticeship can be the start of something bigger."
About MM Packaging Deeside
MM Packaging Deeside is a market leader in sustainable cartonboard packaging for the UK market across confectionery, tissue, pet food, cereal, frozen food and beverage sectors.
Equipped with the most modern printing and cutting facilities as well as finishing machines, the business also has its own repro department. Its inhouse packaging development centre supports the development of customer concepts and designs through to a final product. Specialties include UV printing, window patching, tray forming and inkjet coding.
Alongside innovative and sustainable packaging development, the award-winning MM Packaging prides itself on its ability to work with clients and make quick decisions. And, as part of the wider MM Group, it is the only European carton manufacturer that has a board arm offering supply security, alongside agility and extensive know-how.
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For MM Packaging Deeside sales enquiries in the UK please contact:
Paul Jones, Sales Director
T: 01244 289885
E: paul.jones@mm.group
For MM Packaging Deeside media enquiries in the UK please contact:
Nielsen McAllister
T: +44 1332 293939
E: mm@nmpr.co.uk
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