Experience

INEOS Compounds
• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head of Supply Chain

  • Nov 2020 - Present

Mann Management Consultancy Ltd
• Supply Chain Management Consultant

  • Nov 2017 - Sep 2021

Northumbrian Fine Foods
• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Interim Head of Supply Chain

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2020


2 Sisters Food Group

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  Responsible for the Management of the Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing & Logistics functions at Five Star Fish in Grimsby. Responsible for the Management of the Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing & Logistics functions at Five Star Fish in Grimsby.



YESTER FARM DAIRIES LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for the operational management for the site, encompassing the Milk Plant, Cheese Room, Supply Chain & Quality Control.

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  As Supply Chain Manager I am a member of the senior management team and plan, coordinate and monitor the transfer of goods and materials from manufacturers and suppliers all the way through to our customers. My responsibilities include;- Managing a team of store men and drivers to ensure we meet our customers requirements.- Purchasing of all materials for the site and the procurement of services.- Contract negotiation- Recruitment of new team membersThis is a new role for the business and has an expanding portfolio of duties that is constantly evolving.



Youngs Seafood Limited

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Chain Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  Invited back into the business, after leaving in 2007, to help out through the busy Xmas period. My initial 6 week contract was extended to over a year. Invited back into the business, after leaving in 2007, to help out through the busy Xmas period. My initial 6 week contract was extended to over a year.



South East Scotland Regional Scout Council

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  Assisted with internal management review resulting in the complete restructuring of the management structure and culture. Assisted with internal management review resulting in the complete restructuring of the management structure and culture.



Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group Ltd.

• Farm Liaison/ Supply Chain Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

  Reporting directly to the Managing Director but working for the Board/ Members this was a newly created role that has set an outline job description as follows; Co-ordination of rolling 13 month forecasts. Reconciling with the actual tonnage; incorporating farm audits and enforcing a consistent rationale for the estimate. Farm audits to include assessment of farm bio-security, predator control processes, Health & Safety, general processing hygiene (especially at grading stations) and ad-hoc quality inspection. Farm inspection to ensure required quality is reached following any farm-specific issue highlighted within the production business. Monthly, weekly and daily supply availability co-ordination between the processing part of the business and the farms (including details of the sites & estimated QC assessment), being cognisant of the following; Using routine mussel quality assessments at farms. Taking account of FSA bio-toxin results (strategic stock). Taking account of spawning (strategic stock). Taking account of water classification. Liaison between the processing part of the business and the farms, individually and collectively, through the members meetings. Sponsor/auditor for potential new member and non-member sites. Project manager for new practices or systems e.g. switch to bulk bags. First point of contact to members for consolidated services e.g. machinery purchases. Work with individual farms to identify and share best practice and synergy opportunities. In addition to the above I had led a project to look at and started the design and implementation off; A new planning system (based in excel due to cost) incorporating a MPS system How we communicate this schedule to the work floor How we review performance and carry our RCCAP's accordingly Systematic sales reviews A rudimentary MRP system giving labour and material requirements based on financial standards and demonstrated performance.



Changeworks

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Home Insulation Scheme (HIS), Changeworks I was responsible for the day to day management of a team of 15 home energy assessors working throughout the borders area delivering the governments Energy Assistance Package (EAP) to reduce Carbon Emissions and combat fuel poverty. Ensuring that Energy Assessor teams were properly briefed on areas to be targeted Monitoring of the quality of engagements and the level of advice offered to householders Liaising with the Administrator (Logistics and Reporting) on a daily basis React to changing circumstances on the ground to maximise the efficiency of the teams To monitor performance levels and provide motivation for the team through regular briefings To liaise with the Senior Administrator - Finance to collect and collate time sheets Arranging any local marketing materials to be displayed To make presentations to local community groups To work with the Quality Assurance Manager to provide feedback and coaching to the assessment team To work with the Data Management Administrator to rectify any data issues with the assessment team.



VION Food

• Germany
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Senior Planner

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  I was responsible for the day to day running of the planning department within the sausage category on the Broxburn site. I managed a team of 2 planners and a systems engineer I was responsible for the day to day fulfilment of the production plan. We used a web based production management tool for calculating our MR I have been trained in the use of the PREACTOR system for generating production plans. The category I worked with serviced M&S, ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's as well as our own branded products Due to the size and complexity of our site this role requires strong communication and good interpersonal skills



Carillion Utility Services

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Logistics Team Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2010

  Whilst I was employed by Carillion I received my daily instructions through TIE the Client for the Edinburgh Tram Works. Our team delivered delivery assistance service to businesses ranging from M&S, GAP to members of the public requiring assistance getting washing machines to the front door. At the ‘Peak' of the Carillion involvement with the logistics team I was responsible for 5 teams totalling 44 men servicing 4 miles of sites over 2 shifts. Responsible for the Health and safety within the teams. Developed and implemented a KPI to allow TIE to have a controlled input into how the teams are utilised. Within 14 days of starting took the logistics team part of the MUDFA project from a break even position to a comfortable profit position. Streamlined the paper trail to eliminate lost time through administration queries. Worked with stakeholders to ensure adequate services were provided. Identified the need and implemented a system for the control of lost time due to lateness and absence. Established weekly meetings with TIE to ensure there is a smooth path of information and direction from the top management to the front line.



General Mills (Berwick) Ltd

• Planning & Logistics Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

  Planning department of 2 planners and a planning assistant Logistics department of 2 supervisors, 1 assistant, 14 operators covering 3 shifts, all of our operators are unionised. Member of the European logistics team Regularly led meetings (via conference call or video conference) with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Part of the European RF implementation project steering team Project manager for project PEAK, the project for gaining Oliver Wight Class A accreditation for our site Responsible for talking to customers to ensure demand requirements were met, and highlighting abnormal demand. Owner of the site demand review process Management of our CHEP contract Management of our Pallet Pool Contract In my time implemented/achieved the following; Eliminated stock ‘Black Holes' within our storage areas Worked with our Haulage company to improve their on time collection rate from 65% to 97% Identified the need for and installation off a variable automatic pallet wrapper to improve the integrity of our pallets. Negotiated a formal contract with our ad-hoc off site cold storage Initiated use off weather forecasts as a tool for demand forecasting.



Macrae Edinburgh Ltd

• Planning Manager

  • Oct 2001 - Sep 2007

  My duties have been varied due to the rapid growth of the company. The factory has 3 different types of production, smoked salmon, Added Value and Pelagic. My duties include: Implementing tailored planning system to meet the specific needs of the company Reporting production and sales variances on a daily basis Implementing a system for the control of all stocks for the company whether it is raw material, WIP, Finished product. This system provides accurate reporting for all stocks in approx 15 different locations on site and all off site cold storage Directly responsible for the control and reporting of the above system Responsible for determining required labour to meet planned production plan. Working closely with the human resource manager to ensure that labour targets are met. The preparation and presentation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production plans to allow preparations to be made well in advance. Working closely with the sales team to ensure that the production plan is ‘geared up' to meet the sales requirement. Raw material buyer responsible for 3 buying contracts with a combined spends of approximately £5 million. Commercial manager for all our industrial bulk sales, approximately 8 customers, who purchase approximately £1 million of products. To carry out this I was responsible for discovering customer requirements, supplying costing/quotes, organising visits etc. I raised the profile of the planning department from on that was part of the process to leading the process. Providing Sales forecast to the business, on a weekly basis a 4 week horizon, on a monthly basis a 16 week horizon, on a quarterly basis a 52 week horizon and on a 6 monthly basis a 104 week horizon. Initiated use off weather forecasts as a tool for demand forecasting. I deputised for the operations manager as required.



Farne Salmon & Trout Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Planner

  • May 1998 - Oct 2001

  My duties within Farne where specific to the added value production area of the factory, within this area I was responsible for: The preparation and presentation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production plans to allow preparations to be made well in advance. Responsible for the monitoring of all WIP and finished product stocks. Working closely with the sales team to ensure that the production plan is ‘geared up' to meet the sales requirement. My duties within Farne where specific to the added value production area of the factory, within this area I was responsible for: The preparation and presentation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual production plans to allow preparations to be made well in advance. Responsible for the monitoring of all WIP and finished product stocks. Working closely with the sales team to ensure that the production plan is ‘geared up' to meet the sales requirement.



Rutherford's of Coldstream Ltd

• Project Manager/Draughtsman/Estimator

  • Nov 1995 - Apr 1998

  My duties within Rutherford's covered all aspects of the construction of structural steel framed buildings: Meeting customers to discover there need's/wants, and initial site surveys. Prepare concept drawings to allow costing information. Preparing working drawings to apply for building control, planning consent etc. Buying all materials required for the fabrication and erection of the building. Supervising fabrication on the shop floor and erection of the building on site.