Robert Payne IEng MIET
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Andy Coulson
Robert is a highly professional and experienced projects manager with whom I have worked with for over ten years in the demanding and fast-paced FMCG sector. As a supplier, I consider Robert's customer approach to project management as firm but fair with common sense prevailing when required. The projects that we have been involved in together have been completed successfully, despite the fact that some of the projects over the years have been challenging, due to very tight budget and time restraints set by the end user. I wish Robert every success with his next venture and hope to work with him again in the future.
Wayne Thornton
Robert is a professional PM with a broad bandwidth of experience across multiple project fields. Always detailed and formal with project management disciplines but flexible to accommodate change and improvement. Rob always commits whatever it takes to complete a project successfully and I will not hesitate to re-engage Rob on future projects or recommend his services to potential new hirers.
Andy Coulson
Robert is a highly professional and experienced projects manager with whom I have worked with for over ten years in the demanding and fast-paced FMCG sector. As a supplier, I consider Robert's customer approach to project management as firm but fair with common sense prevailing when required. The projects that we have been involved in together have been completed successfully, despite the fact that some of the projects over the years have been challenging, due to very tight budget and time restraints set by the end user. I wish Robert every success with his next venture and hope to work with him again in the future.
Wayne Thornton
Robert is a professional PM with a broad bandwidth of experience across multiple project fields. Always detailed and formal with project management disciplines but flexible to accommodate change and improvement. Rob always commits whatever it takes to complete a project successfully and I will not hesitate to re-engage Rob on future projects or recommend his services to potential new hirers.
Andy Coulson
Robert is a highly professional and experienced projects manager with whom I have worked with for over ten years in the demanding and fast-paced FMCG sector. As a supplier, I consider Robert's customer approach to project management as firm but fair with common sense prevailing when required. The projects that we have been involved in together have been completed successfully, despite the fact that some of the projects over the years have been challenging, due to very tight budget and time restraints set by the end user. I wish Robert every success with his next venture and hope to work with him again in the future.
Wayne Thornton
Robert is a professional PM with a broad bandwidth of experience across multiple project fields. Always detailed and formal with project management disciplines but flexible to accommodate change and improvement. Rob always commits whatever it takes to complete a project successfully and I will not hesitate to re-engage Rob on future projects or recommend his services to potential new hirers.
Andy Coulson
Robert is a highly professional and experienced projects manager with whom I have worked with for over ten years in the demanding and fast-paced FMCG sector. As a supplier, I consider Robert's customer approach to project management as firm but fair with common sense prevailing when required. The projects that we have been involved in together have been completed successfully, despite the fact that some of the projects over the years have been challenging, due to very tight budget and time restraints set by the end user. I wish Robert every success with his next venture and hope to work with him again in the future.
Wayne Thornton
Robert is a professional PM with a broad bandwidth of experience across multiple project fields. Always detailed and formal with project management disciplines but flexible to accommodate change and improvement. Rob always commits whatever it takes to complete a project successfully and I will not hesitate to re-engage Rob on future projects or recommend his services to potential new hirers.
Experience
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Hovis Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2020 - Present
A multi site role supporting and overseeing a number of projects. A multi site role supporting and overseeing a number of projects.
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Director
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Nov 2013 - Present
Recognised for being customer focused, with excellent management skills. Commercially aware and results orientated, to ensure delivery of projects are consistently on time and within budget. Acknowledged expertise in end to end project and programme delivery with exceptional project turnaround skills, engaging stakeholders and improving performance, facilitating a culture of continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations in terms of service delivery and value for money.On behalf of the client, developing and implementing 'fit for purpose' schemes and ensuring confidentiality at all times.Through working with consultants, the management control of contractors, specialist engineers and overseeing the procurement of i) Equipment, and/or systems, ii) Mechanical & Electrical Works, iii) Building and/or Civil works.
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Project Manager
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
Working on behalf of the Client as a Project Manager within the cheese and Whey sector, overseeing a number of projects, across the site.
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Project Manager
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
Working on behalf of the Client as a Project Manager within the chilled and ambient cakes and desserts sector, overseeing a number of projects, across the site.
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Project Manager
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May 2015 - Dec 2018
Working on behalf of the Client as a Project Manager within the bakery sector, overseeing a number of key projects, across a number of sites.
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Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Working on behalf of Dialectica as a Consultant - providing advice within Packaging Equipment Suppliers & Components.
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Project Manager
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Working as a Project Manager for clients in the Food & Drinks Sectors, of which a number are 'blue chip' FMCG companies.
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Project Manager
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
As a Project Manager. Leading a team of engineers, across a number of sites/projects.
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Lorien Engineering Solutions, a Division of GP Strategies
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
As Project Manager the role involved working on behalf of clients managing projects from 'inception to completion' and meeting the client KPI's.
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Project Manager
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Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
On behalf of Lorien Engineering Solutions I worked at Dairy Crest. Leading a team of engineers, across a number of projects.
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Premier Foods
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2012
As Project Manager, the role involved managing projects over thirteen sites across the UK, on behalf of the Hovis Division. Strategic planning to manage out obsolescence: Upgrade equipment deemed to be high ‘risk of failure’ due to either mechanical, electrical and/or controls.Managed the implementation of new operational systems, logistics, materialsmovement, reduced waste, enhanced plant reliability, performance and efficiency at single site. Which was then rolled out across the Division.
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Hovis Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Packaging Engineering Manager
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Dec 1999 - Sep 2008
Accountable for on behalf of the division, the medium to long term strategy for the procurement of packaging equipment for both 'bread and morning goods' products across seventeen sites. Working and supporting the Technical /NPD teams on projects from inception to launching into market new products.Represented BB in the development within the Baking Industry a new standard merchandising unit (basket). Accountable for on behalf of the division, the medium to long term strategy for the procurement of packaging equipment for both 'bread and morning goods' products across seventeen sites. Working and supporting the Technical /NPD teams on projects from inception to launching into market new products.Represented BB in the development within the Baking Industry a new standard merchandising unit (basket).
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Nestlé
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Switzerland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Systems Engineer
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Jan 1996 - Dec 1999
As a Group Engineer (from a central engineering base) managed projects and evaluated current production performance, and formalized effective methods of improving production line efficiency throughout the five divisions of Nestle UK Ltd. With the responsibilities of managing consultants, and contractors.
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Filling & Packaging Project Engineer
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Nov 1991 - Dec 1995
As a Group Engineer (from a central engineering base), managed projects from inception through to completion. Specified, evaluated tenders, and procured filling and packaging equipment, throughout Europe.
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Leatherhead Food Research
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Process Manager
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Dec 1990 - Oct 1991
On behalf of LFR clients organized and programmed food research trials in three process halls and with over fifty pieces of plant. Purchased capital equipment and associated services. Managed a team of eight people.Achievements:• Implemented HSE procedures/standards for all staff in line with industrial requirements.• Restructured the scheduling of the plant availability, in line with research trials.• Recruited and managed staff. On behalf of LFR clients organized and programmed food research trials in three process halls and with over fifty pieces of plant. Purchased capital equipment and associated services. Managed a team of eight people.Achievements:• Implemented HSE procedures/standards for all staff in line with industrial requirements.• Restructured the scheduling of the plant availability, in line with research trials.• Recruited and managed staff.
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Project Engineer
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Nov 1987 - Nov 1990
Managed projects from inception to implementation/sign off across three sites. Managed projects from inception to implementation/sign off across three sites.
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Nabisco
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Consumer Goods
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Jan 1983 - Nov 1987
Site based role, managing projects from inception through to implementation. Site based role, managing projects from inception through to implementation.
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Engineering Draughtsman
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Sep 1980 - Dec 1982
Detailed design and general layout drawings for internal and external bodies.
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Engineering Draughtsman
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Sep 1976 - Aug 1980
Consisted of: i) 1 year Full Time Studying at College, ii) 2 years Workshop/Skills Training, and iii) 1 year Drawing Office Training.
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Education
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1983 - 1984
South East London Technical Colledge
BTEC HNC, Microprocessor Based Systems -
1982 - 1983
South East London Technical Colledge
BTEC ONC, Microelectronic Systems. -
1979 - 1981
South East London Technical Colledge
BTEC HNC, Mechanical Engineering -
1976 - 1979
South East London Technical Colledge
BTEC ONC, Mechanical & Production Engineering
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