• Working with local farmers to develop ecosystems and wildlife diversity to improve crop yields. • Researching and applying for funding streams through various sources.• Working with the local authority for planning applications to changes on farms.• Improving supply chain and processes for greater efficiency.

Lead the overall planning function, processes and planning team to ensure operational excellence. Establish key strategic initiatives to improve innovation and gain competitive advantage.

Accountable for full project management of the company's high value strategic initiatives, to effectively and efficiently manage capital expenditure to facilitate growth and identify strategic direction, whilst identifying and mitigating risk and deviation to plan.Establish clear planning activities for labour planning across the group, driving performance improvements, reduction in non-valued activities and ensure full transparency for labour requirements throughout the 12 month cycle, with a focus on overseas seasonal workers.Direct supply chain management activities through the conversion processes within the pack-houses; key focus areas on OTIF (on time in full); QRFT (quality right first time) methodology, operational excellence and best practice knowledge sharing and growth.

Full operational responsibility for the crop production and harvesting of soft fruit and asparagus. Directing agricultural seasonal workers to achieve targets within budget and to time whilst maintain high quality standards. Investigating and introducing new innovative ways of working, systems and technology to improve cost of supply.• Ensuring crops are produced to the highest specification and using cost effective methods. • Directing harvest activities across 3x farms, whilst maintaining >500 seasonal (EU) workers; reversing the previous years’ trends of employee attrition.• Identify and introduce innovative techniques, processes and technology to deliver cost savings. • Successful summer planting (turnaround) for 1.6m plants, 20Ha/150,000m within 3 weeks and coming under budget by 29% through changes to ways of working.• Driving quality improvements to reduce non-compliance and customer rejections.

Developed short-term and mid-term supply chain management strategies, with full operational plans to support the growth plans of the business and to improve productivity, quality and efficiency of operations. Managed, mentored and coached the key value streams of Supply, Operations, Planning, Packaging, NPD and Export inline with functional / business objectives and the operational demands of the company. Developed functional strategies and specific objectives with full budget (P&L) responsibility for the department. Responsible for the accurate and timely provision of packaging, NPD, stock management, forecasting, supply and effective Packhouse conversion processes.Maintaining, developing and building long term relationships with manufacturers/suppliers. Responsible for developing and executing NPD, discussion and management of performance and supporting negotiation of trade terms and prices, manufacturer approval and the development of business plans.Management of Packhouse improvement processes and responsible for seasonal review meetings and the agreement of changes, finances and management of Retailer/Customer expectations.Accomplishments:• Significant cost aviodance and savings for all supply chain partners ahead of the UK Season trading period through rationalisation of SKU’s, renegotiation of supply chain factors with Retailers, and procurement pricing renegotiation with packaging suppliers and 3rd party logistics providers.• Redefined operational processes, ways of working and people behaviours to reduce costs in the supply chain, efficiency in packing operations & increased awareness of commercial viability of >800 SKU’s.• Evaluated historical data to produce pre-season forecasts and production schedules, driving accuracy and flexibility.

Oversee and management of packaging print production within the In-Creative Marketing department in EMEA, with responsibilities across all Hair and Skincare brands. Technical and creative project management between Creative Marketing, Global and Regional Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain and external vendors.Executing quality packaging that meets or exceeds the company’s vision for Premium Beauty on-shelf, with design execution on new brands, restages/refreshes/relaunches, line extensions and overall running maintenance on existing brands, whilst continually seeking improvements to the print process as well as researching new trends in the packaging industry.Oversee and facilitate all packaging production materials and adhere to scheduled timelines for delivery.Assess print feasibility during design conception and manipulate changes to ensure effective execution on-press. Work closely with Design team to establish ink and colour matched targets that require matching on a regional level. Approval of artwork mechanicals during collaboration process together with vendor bromide approvals.Communicate status reports internally and externally to ensure packaging process is followed in an effective, timely manner.

Execution of NPD/NPI/LCM activities in line with organisational and industrial strategies.Using strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to analyse supply chain, manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling, quality framework and packaging constraints to implement and develop concepts into commercially viable products. Management of high impact product launches whilst providing technical expertise on risk mitigation/prevention to ensure high profit margins and low costs.Execution of phase evaluations and communication for each critical project milestone; initiation of cross-functional continuous improvements and establishing appropriate manufacturing strategy, process and equipment selection, and alignment of targets for quality, cost, and delivery to secure integral project results through strong and effective leadership.

Management and support of the overall implementation of artwork and packaging changes for globally recognised brands including Listerine, Regaine, Calpol, Imodium and Neutrogena. Identification and risk mitigation of impact issues for all new packaging developments, artwork changes and new product launches to meet UK, IRE, EAME & Global Branding. Liaised and co-ordinated discussions with key stakeholders to deliver customised packaging solutions e.g. security; promotional materials and changes and bespoke packaging solutions for customers. Management of specific quality related re-pack activity to ensure compliance to Quality and Regulatory factors.Providing technical and business expertise on the constraints of printed packaging components for new and existing company products from design stage through to actual production and advising of potential innovations and trends within the market to identify potential sales to increase gross profit.Management of new product development and new product introduction (NPD & NPI) with Marketing, Regulatory and design agencies to support UK, IRE & European affiliates ensuring effective project timings and plans are in place to meet the necessary business constraints. Pro-actively preparing and communicating project status to support implementation timings and minimise risks.Identified and actively project managed cost improvement projects through reduction in costs of goods and packaging changes.Accomplishments• Repositioned team/department strategy to less reactive way of working• Reduction of cap variation from 181 to 63 providing a 12% cost reduction• Redesign of the artwork approval process, reducing lifecycle time and associated costs

Management of design development of Aquafresh, Odol Med and Parodontax brands, including the implementation of these brands into Global FMCG Manufacturing Site and third party contractors. Establishing and managing artwork changes, promotional activities and formulation additons/changes. Ensuring standardisation across the brands and technical constraints/regulatory requirements are upheld. Checking artwork for technical detail, including print layout & rotation, cutting guides, pantone adherence, braille, and barcode standards.Liaising effectively with third party contract sites, technical support, artwork providers/designers, advertisers and production experts to ensure trials and tests are completed according to schedule and to prevent impacting on product/brand launches/relaunches.Accomplishments• Managed production schedules and technical criteria with 120 manufacturing sites.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure trials and tests are completed according to schedule and to prevent risk to launches, ensuring standardisation and technical constraints are upheld.• Liaised with Suppliers to ensure anti-fraud/anti-counterfeit technologies were effective and implemented.• Redefined and steamlined artwork approval process using shared technologies with global markets.

Provided leading edge strategies to maintain and develop compliance streams within the Logistics, IT and warehouse departments to modify behaviours of all staff levels ranging from warehouse operators to Director to ISO and corporate standards. Developing systems, processes and ways of working that significantly improved quality, compliance and operational robustness not only for departments under the remit of the Logistics & IT Director but also for external contractors supplying packaging and services to the factory, making significant improvements in performance. Accomplishments• Developed and managed the Quality Management System and Health & Safety programme for Logistics improving quality and efficiency using LeanSigma tools & techniques. Contributing as an expert to the Global policies for GSK in warehousing and logistics.• Rearranged the warehouses for efficiency and efficacy for storage of all stock items and their proposed destination/usage points; this reduced wastage and damage significantly (64%) and sped up turnaround times (14%).• Converted supply to European distribution sites from CMR to SMR reducing WIP by 42% and increasing availability.• Created an effective education, training, development and induction programme for Site (600+ employees) to improve employee engagement and compliance.• Managed Suppliers for quality and supply improvements to achieve OTIF and QRFT adherence, implementing standardised metrics for performance, influencing and improving defects for >220m units with the value of £5m, defect cost avoidance of £1.5 in the first 12 months.• Implemented standardised metrics for the assessment of packaging suppliers performance across the supply network, influencing and changing the way defects were reported and managed.• Established process improvement and process redesigns (making effective use of LeanSigma tools & techniques).

Devised processes, procedures and policies on how to greet clients, security protocol and access regulations, including lines of communication and image protocol. Effectively managed non-direct reports from external contracts based on the site, including cleaners, security, architects and building contractors.• Developed, monitored and maintained SLA’s and KPI’s, policies and procedures.• Produce contractual management review for monthly board meetings• Supervised and monitored staff achievements, incl. Reception and Warehouse/Stores areas.• Monitor and control of Facilities purchasing and budget of approximately £2.1m

Analysed and evaluated business processes, procedures and policies to ensure recognition of business standards, customer satisfaction metrics, and business scorecard methodology, to obtain ISO9000 accredited status. Trained staff in the completion of the newly devised forms and procedures and managed audits to satisfy regulatory authorities. Further to this, I supported the finance team in auditing and reconciling finances for major accounts.• Acquisition, quotation and development of products and services• Outsourcing of products and product management for client’s needs• Devised and directed events and conferences, including facilitation of meetings and conferences