Alan Goldie
Chief Operations Officer at Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK- Claim this Profile
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Mark Burnside
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Alan for a number of years and had the opportunity to have learned from one of the most strategic and principle driven leaders ever known. Alan is a dynamic leader who thrives on improvement opportunities using the engagement of his team to find their true potential and in turn allowing them to deliver results. Alan's coaching and mentoring skills provide his team with the enthusiasm and determination to turn a vision into reality. His ability to deal with a crisis applying the relevant proportion of action proves how effective a leader Alan has always been.
Peter O.
Alan possess a highly detailed knowledge of lean principles and methodologies specifically relating to Manufacturing Operations and General Supply chain. Alan displays strong leadership principles and displays high levels of personal integrity at all times. He treats people with dignity and respect whilst maintaining and demanding appropriate levels of accountability from members of his team. Alan is very well versed in organisational design and the implementation of standardised systems and processes to drive operational excellence. Utilising his in depth knowledge of lean thinking to drive performance through instilling a continuous improvement methodology in teams he manages. Alan also works effectively to develop individuals and teams through the use of structured personal development programmes, identyifying both functional and leadership opportunities. Alan his a reliable and self motivated individual capable of working under his own guidance or as part of a multi functional team.
Mark Burnside
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Alan for a number of years and had the opportunity to have learned from one of the most strategic and principle driven leaders ever known. Alan is a dynamic leader who thrives on improvement opportunities using the engagement of his team to find their true potential and in turn allowing them to deliver results. Alan's coaching and mentoring skills provide his team with the enthusiasm and determination to turn a vision into reality. His ability to deal with a crisis applying the relevant proportion of action proves how effective a leader Alan has always been.
Peter O.
Alan possess a highly detailed knowledge of lean principles and methodologies specifically relating to Manufacturing Operations and General Supply chain. Alan displays strong leadership principles and displays high levels of personal integrity at all times. He treats people with dignity and respect whilst maintaining and demanding appropriate levels of accountability from members of his team. Alan is very well versed in organisational design and the implementation of standardised systems and processes to drive operational excellence. Utilising his in depth knowledge of lean thinking to drive performance through instilling a continuous improvement methodology in teams he manages. Alan also works effectively to develop individuals and teams through the use of structured personal development programmes, identyifying both functional and leadership opportunities. Alan his a reliable and self motivated individual capable of working under his own guidance or as part of a multi functional team.
Mark Burnside
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Alan for a number of years and had the opportunity to have learned from one of the most strategic and principle driven leaders ever known. Alan is a dynamic leader who thrives on improvement opportunities using the engagement of his team to find their true potential and in turn allowing them to deliver results. Alan's coaching and mentoring skills provide his team with the enthusiasm and determination to turn a vision into reality. His ability to deal with a crisis applying the relevant proportion of action proves how effective a leader Alan has always been.
Peter O.
Alan possess a highly detailed knowledge of lean principles and methodologies specifically relating to Manufacturing Operations and General Supply chain. Alan displays strong leadership principles and displays high levels of personal integrity at all times. He treats people with dignity and respect whilst maintaining and demanding appropriate levels of accountability from members of his team. Alan is very well versed in organisational design and the implementation of standardised systems and processes to drive operational excellence. Utilising his in depth knowledge of lean thinking to drive performance through instilling a continuous improvement methodology in teams he manages. Alan also works effectively to develop individuals and teams through the use of structured personal development programmes, identyifying both functional and leadership opportunities. Alan his a reliable and self motivated individual capable of working under his own guidance or as part of a multi functional team.
Mark Burnside
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Alan for a number of years and had the opportunity to have learned from one of the most strategic and principle driven leaders ever known. Alan is a dynamic leader who thrives on improvement opportunities using the engagement of his team to find their true potential and in turn allowing them to deliver results. Alan's coaching and mentoring skills provide his team with the enthusiasm and determination to turn a vision into reality. His ability to deal with a crisis applying the relevant proportion of action proves how effective a leader Alan has always been.
Peter O.
Alan possess a highly detailed knowledge of lean principles and methodologies specifically relating to Manufacturing Operations and General Supply chain. Alan displays strong leadership principles and displays high levels of personal integrity at all times. He treats people with dignity and respect whilst maintaining and demanding appropriate levels of accountability from members of his team. Alan is very well versed in organisational design and the implementation of standardised systems and processes to drive operational excellence. Utilising his in depth knowledge of lean thinking to drive performance through instilling a continuous improvement methodology in teams he manages. Alan also works effectively to develop individuals and teams through the use of structured personal development programmes, identyifying both functional and leadership opportunities. Alan his a reliable and self motivated individual capable of working under his own guidance or as part of a multi functional team.
Credentials
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MSc Manufacturing Leadership, Graduate of the Year Award
The Manufacturing Institute & Lancaster University Management SchoolDec, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
NEBOSH with Distinction
-Jun, 2007- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Operations Officer
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May 2022 - Present
Exec level accountability for FBC UK Operations, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Safety, Quality, and Capital investment. Exec level accountability for FBC UK Operations, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Safety, Quality, and Capital investment.
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Burton's Biscuit Company
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manufacturing Director
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Jan 2020 - Present
Board level accountability for the Edinburgh, Blackpool, Livingston and Arran sites.
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Factory General Manager, multiple sites
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2020
Full budget responsibility for the Edinburgh, Livingston, Dorset and Arran sites, employing 1000 people, producing, branded and own label products in a high volume, high complexity environment.Develop the Manufacturing vision and strategy.Lead the Implementation of the Manufacturing improvement strategy using best practice tools and techniques.Creating and developing a high performing team to continuously improve the sites.Designing and implementing capital plans and expenditure and influencing board approved funding. Working closely with commercial and marketing to develop Manufacturing capability to deliver growth. Show less
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Factory Manager
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
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Müller Wiseman Dairies
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United Kingdom
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Group Operations Manager
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Oct 2009 - Dec 2014
Leading a team of project managers involved in MRP system implementation, Operational Excellence program roll out, Business Process Mapping activity and Cost reduction activity within Operations. Strategic network review including financial, commercial and capacity analysis, identifying significant savings. Facilitated and coached a cross functional senior management team to deliver improved financial performance. During 2013 Responsible for the P&L of 1 Manufacturing and 2 Distribution sites in the North West of England. Seconded to provide leadership to develop and implement a turnaround program to improve the performance of a region Increased weekly throughput by over 20% for a 4 month period to meet increased demand. Improved, processes and attitude towards safety and culture resulting in a significant reduction in safety incidents. Significantly reduced absenteeism of key work groups. 2011 to 2013 Created and Implemented a strategy deployment process that supported the delivery of significant savings. Designed a company wide Operational Excellence program. Created and implemented a Supply Chain Balanced scorecard across multiple sites. Designed a Best in Class Logistics Operation including, organisational design, key competencies, role profiles and associated budgets. Created and implemented a TPM program. 2009 to 2011 Responsible for the P&L of 2 Manufacturing and 5 Distribution sites in the South west of England. Seconded to set up a new region, amalgamate production and distribution into one department and deliver significant performance improvement across all major KPI’s. Implemented an ambitious multi site rationalisation/growth program delivering significant savings. Operations project leader in delivering full capacity at RWD’s latest £100m production facility in Bridgwater. Operations project leader from initial build to full capacity at MWD’s newest £15m Greenfield distribution site in Salisbury. Show less
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Group Production Manager
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Apr 2003 - Oct 2009
Responsible for 7 Manufacturing sites, including Despatch, and Transport, from Aberdeen to Somerset, employing 1200 people with liquid milk, bulk and pot cream, juice, and flavour milk sales of 1.8bn litres per annum.Developed production capacity including people, plant, and systems over a 6 year period to allow sales growth from 900m litres to 1.8bn litres p.a.Significantly increased OEE across multiple sites using lean manufacturing methods.Managed a capital budget covering multiple sites with projects aimed at increasing capacity, improving safety, factory layouts, and efficiency and reducing waste.Developed, recruited and performance managed a team of 7 Site managers. Performed as Site Manager at 4 plants to deliver site turnarounds, generating improvements in Culture, Quality, OEE, Waste, Service, Safety and Cost on every occasion.Operations project manager for the plant design, supplier and equipment selection, installation, and commissioning of a £100m production facility creating the most efficient plant in the UK dairy industry.Influenced the creation of a cross functional Health & Safety steering group, to design and implement a safety strategy to improve safety performance, resulting in a significant reduction in accidents across the group. Show less
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Production Site Manager
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Oct 2002 - Apr 2003
Responsible for a Manufacturing site, producing > 600m litres p.a. employing 350 people.Key achievements:Delivered improvement in OEE of 10%Delivered improvement of CPMU by 30%
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Production Site Manager
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Mar 2001 - Oct 2002
Responsible for a Manufacturing site, producing 420m litres p.a. employing 250 people.Key achievements:Delivered an improvement in OEE of 5%Reduced accident frequency rate by 40%Reduced CPMU by 20%Directed improvement initiatives including a £2m Capex plan to increase capacity by 20% and reduce operating costs by 5%.
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Production Site Manager
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Jun 2000 - Mar 2001
Responsible for a Manufacturing site, producing 40m litres p.a. employing 120 people.Key achievements:Planned and executed Christmas cream campaign strategy to deliver a 400% uplift in weekly sales.Developed and implemented a “back to basics” approach to improve Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety performance.
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Lancaster University
Master of Science (MSc) (Distinction), Manufacturing Leadership -
1983 - 1987
Allen Glen Secondary School
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