Sam Todd
@samtodd
Operations and product design leader blending e‑commerce, AI, robotics and UX to scale manufacturing businesses.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic operations and systems leader with over 20 years' experience in design, e‑commerce and manufacturing, skilled at bridging design and technology to drive sustainable growth. I have led e‑commerce platform design (Figma to WooCommerce), implemented MRP/CRM systems (CIN7, monday.com), and introduced AI vision and robotic automation that doubled e‑commerce turnover and halved manual labour in production.
I design for manufacture and build technical coordination systems and 3D visual assets (3ds Max, V‑Ray/Corona), recruit and manage distributed teams, and create automated workflows using n8n and GPT‑based models. I focus on improving end‑to‑end processes, real‑time KPI dashboards and scalable factory layouts to deliver cost‑accurate, efficient production and stronger market responsiveness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Business Systems Manager
Project Timber
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Led implementation of MRP/CRM (CIN7, monday.com) and automation workflows, introduced AI vision for robotics monitoring, and scaled e-commerce to double revenue from £5M to £10M in two years while reducing manual labour 50%.
Technical Co-ordinator
T2 Design Solutions
Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 (6 years)
Managed technical coordination and large-scale 3D visualisation projects, developed internal libraries and workflows, and coordinated remote teams to deliver high-volume renders and configurator integrations on time and to spec.
Product Designer
Kybotech / Garden Buildings Direct
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)
Led product design and design-for-manufacture for garden buildings, producing 3D models, drawings, BOMs and e-commerce content while improving workflows linking design, marketing and production.
Production Assistant
Lewis Design Associates
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Supported award-winning design consultancy with prototype development, model making and studio operations, contributing to commercial product and retail design deliverables.
Kitchen Supervisor
Mitchells & Butlers
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)
Supervised kitchen team in a high-volume hospitality setting, managing stock, rotas and health & safety to maintain service standards and operational efficiency.
Workshop Assistant
Hodges and Drake Design
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 (2 years)
Assisted in prototype assembly and display unit build, supporting workshop production and developing practical manufacturing and materials handling skills.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor of Arts, Product Design
2004 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Product Design, studying product development, design for manufacture, and 3D visualisation.
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College
A Levels, A Levels
2002 - 2004
Completed A Level studies including Design, Psychology, and Geography, and AS Level Art.
The Lancaster School
GCSEs, Secondary Education
1997 - 2002
Grade: 10 GCSEs A* - B
Secondary education achieving 10 GCSEs with grades between A* and B.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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