Stephen Ashworth

Stephen Ashworth is an experienced Plant Manager currently leading operations at National Oilwell Varco in Manchester, where responsibilities include overseeing P&L and successfully transitioning the plant from a loss-making to a profitable entity. Prior roles at National Oilwell Varco include managing operations and P&L in Shanghai, as well as serving as Value Stream and Site Contracts Manager, and Global Sourcing Director, achieving significant cost savings through strategic sourcing from Asia. Earlier experience includes positions at Betafence Group, Mattress Production Technology Group, Nordson Corporation, and Bulldog Tools, ranging from maintenance management to engineering roles. Stephen holds a variety of educational credentials, including an MCIPS in Purchasing and Supply Chain and an HND in Mechanical and Production Engineering.