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Gary John Ridgway is a seasoned manufacturing and operations professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including plastics, beverages, and soft drinks. Currently serving as Manufacturing Manager at Silgan Closures since December 2022, Ridgway has held significant roles such as Site Operations Manager at PolyGlobal and Production Manager at Klöckner Pentaplast. Notable previous positions include Chief of Engineering and Operations Manager at Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company, where responsibilities included overseeing a high-speed glass operation, and High Care Unit Production Manager at Berendsen, managing production processes and staff development. Ridgway's career began at Cadbury, progressing from Technical Team Leader to various operational management roles. Educational qualifications include a City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science from the Open University.