Managed, developed and lead middle management teams, Co-ordinating financial, quality and production functions.Recruited, trained led and motivated personnel with diverse skills from different functions effectively. Operated management by setting objectives with target setting appraisals.Encouraged, identified and developed best practice strategies throughout the plant, resulting in a safe and productive unit.

Change ManagementStimulated staff at all levels to identify potential cost savings within the business, resulting in a cost v benefit ratio of 10.1 which equated to a £500k saving.Developed, implemented and launched continuous improvement training packages for senior managers and front line staff.Facilitated, presented safety modules on several occasions to board directors of Royal Mail and World Class Leaders.Organisation, Management and LeadershipChaired a national joint working group to develop a safety management system, resulting in a 60% decline of work related accidents.Negotiated with National / Local Union Representatives, delivering local and national directives.Managed major plant and staff with accountability for key performance indicators (Assets £12m, costs of £7m pa and 120 staff).Takes ownership and responsibilitiesDriving a robust quality culture throughout the regional distribution centre, achieving all targets set out by government bodies. Reduced non value added activities in the plant by 20%Designed, developed and maintained production control system for Royal Mail Network. Achieved all KPI's through robust audits and monitoring.

2008 To 2011Selected as one of 4 managers within the UK to pioneer innovative lean working practices, within the company.Developed Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that they were deployed in a timely manner.Applied continuous improvement principles and methodology across all production shifts, which have been recognised by World Class professionals.

2004 to 2011 (Secondary role, whist performing template positions)Carried out annual audits under internal quality, health safety executive legislations. Ensuring full compliance with operational and regulatory requirements , driving a quality culture that sets the highest standards.Implemented world class quality methods, resulting in Prepared health and safety strategies for the group, leading to safer working conditionsDeveloped and deployed detailed safe operational procedures which identified all relevant hazards and reduced risks.Safety Module System Project (Secondment) - 2010 to 2011Headhunted to develop and organise joint working groups between company and unions, whilst performing templated position.Developed generic robust risk assessments for Royal Mail network, reporting back to the board with recommendations.Advised on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.Production Control Manager - 2007 to 2008Senior advisory role covering operational performance, master planning and organisation of postal operations.Introduced new system for manpower levels. Undertook studies, evaluations and technical audits and generated national reports, recommendations led to performance improvements at various locations.Performed, root cause analysis into budgetary, quality, safety and people issues on a daily basis and staffing levels against traffic volumes.