Manufacturing software built by people who understand UK factories
TotalControlPro was founded to solve a specific problem: SME manufacturers lose millions every year running factories from spreadsheets, whiteboards, and yesterday’s reports.
We’re not consultants. We’re not massive enterprise software vendors. We’re a UK-based team that has built manufacturing software for the factories we grew up in.
Meet the people behind the technology
We’re a team of problem-solvers, creatives, and tech enthusiasts. But we’re also bakers, band members, beekeepers, and ballroom dancers. Meet the people dedicated to making your business better.
Dorian Smellie
CEO
Dorian Smellie
Dorian connects manufacturing needs with helpful technology. He supports Liverpool and Watford FC!
Dorian champions live music venues as he’s a former audio engineer who recorded the Royal Philharmonic by day, and Motörhead by night.
He also plays guitar in a rock band, and his motto is: “Help people get what they want.”
Dolores Sanders
CEO
Dolores Sanders
She enjoys upcycling furniture, making sloe gin, and doing Pilates. Roger Daltrey was once found asleep on her carrycot at the Tommy premiere!
Her motto is: “Pick up the phone – verbal communication beats multiple emails.”
Tom Haddock
Product Owner
Tom Haddock
Knows our application inside-out and all of the optimal usage methods.
He is a keen Northampton Saints rugby supporter who plays trading card games semi-competitively. He drinks Monster Mango Loco, and his desired superpower is ‘The Force’.
Tom’s motto is: “Make decisions to help you win, not delay your loss.”
Adam Goodson
Head of Operations
Damian Donn
Head of Commercial
Damian Donn
Resilient Springboks rugby and Manchester United supporter. He is passionate about the gym and shooting (for focus).
He’s a former Rottweiler owner and says, “They’re friendly and great with kids”.
He’s acted in films and drinks “peanut butter power bomb” smoothies post-workout. His motto is: “Always be early, if you’re on time, you’re late.”
Tom Drury
Marketing
Tom Drury
Our “Digital Marketing Luke Skywalker.” A passionate Everton fan who attends matches with his family.
Tom plays guitar in a band and likes to relax with an ice-cold Pepsi Max (from cans only). He once had a fish named Mikel - after former Everton midfielder, Mikel Arteta.
His motto is: “Failing to prepare = preparing to fail.”
Damian Smyth
Marketing
Damian Smyth
Our “AI and Marketing Yoda” owns a Fox Red Labrador therapy dog called Winnie, who brings joy to end-of-life patients.
He’s a lifelong Arsenal fan and National Latin and Ballroom champion with his dance partner, Donna.
Ask him about his Posh Spice story (over red wine). His motto is: “Sit down. Do the work.”
Our story so far...
2013
2015 - 2016
Our tried and tested, trustworthy software was growing and so was our team as we had 2 new recruits, one of which was our very first apprentice! TotalControlPro showcased at the Industry 4.0 Summit and attracted the interest of key partners such as Knowledge Transfer Network and Innovate UK.
2017-2019
We attracted angel investment funding to grow and expand our offering from a track and trace MES system to a complete manufacturing system. We expanded our board, and we moved to the Innovation Centre at UON.
Our innovation focus was acknowledged by Innovate UK via UK Growth Fund and Strategic Director, Dolores Sanders receiving "Women in Innovation Award ".
2020 - Present
Serving and expanding to manufacturing clients around the world, the Total Control Pro Manufacturing Platform has 6 interconnected modules, and full 3rd party connection - the promise of synchronised production becomes a reality.
Our team has grown from our 4 founders to a dedicated team of more than 20 people and a strong supply chain. Our commitment to innovation, nurturing talent and providing technolopgy that's available, affordable and accessible to all manufacturers remains as strong today as ever.
Stop firefighting and start seeing your shop floor truth
Move from spreadsheet chaos to real-time production control in just 90 days, starting with a focused pilot on your most critical line or value stream.
