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Lead Forecasting analyst reporting and stratifying forecasting data to the wider operation, tracking accuracy and trends in decline or growthForecasting Accuracy - reacting to data trends to drive a more accurate forecastProviding the Business with reliable and accurate forecast dataConducting deep dive analyses into forecast dataContinually improving forecasting methods to improve accuracyDisplay forecasting outputs in a meaningful way to drive improvements with planning and resourcingCommunicate forecasting information out to the wider business, senior stakeholders to front line.

Senior Manager Role in implementing World Class Manufacturing Methodology

Responsible for the successful role out of World Class Mail continuous improvement into 15 Units in the Peterborough sector Working closely with different Plant managers to ensure roll out over a large geographical area.Developing our management teams and front line staff through training initiativesImplementing development plans in large geographical areas as well as new coaching methodsImplementing a new process of ‘how we work’ into the Royal Mail for tackling Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Cost.Drive the continuous improvement initiative to improve all aspects of the scorecard, and track the success of our KPIs.Introduce a zero defects culture within the Royal Mail through attacking our highest defectsCross functional working to ensure pipeline savings, dealing with multiple departments at one timeGood verbal and written skills, presenting progress to senior management team, preparing and presenting throughout the whole dayThis role required an extremely high level of attention to detail.IOSH safety management certifiedAchieved 24 points in the World Class Manufacturing audit process

As the Plant Manager at Ely Delivery Office I was responsible for managing the everyday operation, ensuring high standards of efficiency, quality and customer relations with continuous improvement.The role includes continually monitoring the unit for opportunity in performance improving, while managing manpower planning, safety compliance, hour and cash management, revision deployment and logistics management.Responsible for 80+ staff and 3 manager controlling a budget of £3,000,000>

This role was to improve the operational flow of the business by looking in depth using Kaizen approach brought in by Professor Yamashina's World class mail. This is an adaption of World Class manufacturing that Professor Yamashina introduced into companies like FIAT and Toyota. This role involved prioritising and attacking the biggest losses in the operation, then delivering higher throughputs and zero defects.This role required the ability to deliver results, presenting to large audiences and managing across different departments.

Universally Speaking is a small business that provides localisation, QA and audio services to the games industry. Within the role I proactively sought new business opportunities within the gaming sector and I worked with new and existing clients whilst managing their accounts. I also compiled research for new areas that can be explored for the business. This position had a steep learning curve and demanded visible results in a short period of time. It also required excellent communication skills in liaising between departments to ensure deadlines were met.

Working within the QA department, I had to meet very strict deadline, whilst updating bug tracking databases. I was tasked with leading teams to ensure work was done efficiently. I was required to use a multitude of bug databases, including devtrack.