Team Leader, VF Corporation, BardonManage inbound operations for major VF Corp brands such as The North Face and Timberland, optimising the internal distribution chain to enhance efficiency and throughput. Oversee night shift activities across Outbound, Manual, Inbound, and Transport sectors, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to company standards. Direct a diverse team in a fast-paced FMCG environment, implementing structured coaching and training to elevate team performance and exceed business objectives.● Enforced quality control protocols, liaising with international vendors to address and rectify product discrepancies and maintain high-quality standards.● Governed health and safety initiatives, leading Near Miss reports, root cause analyses, and GEMBA walks to cultivate a safety-first culture within the team.● Developed and refined SOPs and risk assessments, while monitoring performance metrics to drive continuous improvements and operational excellence.

Warehouse Supervisor – Operations Management, Refresco Beverage, Kegworth Managed day-to-day operations for a 20+ member warehouse team across day and night shifts, improving workflow and ensuring seamless transitions between shifts. Utilising SAP-HEC ERP for advanced warehouse management, ensuring efficient inventory control and resource allocation across all operational phases. Conducted performance evaluations and provided coaching, Used daily reviews and KPI monitoring to drive staff development and achieve performance targets.● Led detailed incident investigations and root cause analyses, enhancing operational safety and contributing to the continuous improvement of standard operating procedures.● Enforced health and safety policies and good manufacturing practices, significantly reducing workplace incidents by actively supervising the automated logistics chain.Warehouse Operative - Lineside Support (FLT & PPT - Inhouse), Cott Beverage (Refresco), Kegworth 2005 – 2012Administered the storage and distribution of finished goods through proficient use of SAP, enhancing inventory accuracy and efficiency. Coordinated the loading and unloading of finished products, ensuring seamless transition from production lines to haulage freight. Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on finished goods before dispatch, guaranteeing compliance with established standards.● Mastered accurate scanning and putaway techniques, maintaining precise control over inventory within the warehouse.● Identified and corrected goods-in/goods-out discrepancies, improving operational accuracy and reducing error rates.

Warehouse Operative, TAS RV – Tokyo Air Service, Castle Donington Oversaw the management of goods and prototype car parts for Toyota, including handling Bill of Lading paperwork to streamline shipping processes. Facilitated intercultural interactions among international Toyota staff, ensuring respectful and professional communications across diverse cultural backgrounds. Ensured timely preparation and dispatch of international packages with precise paperwork, adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.● Supported European sites by coordinating stock counts and fulfilling warehouse duties, demonstrating flexibility to meet business needs.● Demonstrated rapid adaptability across various national company departments, enhancing operational flexibility and cross-functional skills.

Stock control and investigation - receipting goods and investigating discrepancies.Goods In - assisting warehouse with Goods In.Frozen food picker - picking frozen goods for customers with 99.5% accuracy.

Warehouse - receipting in Goods. Picker - picking frozen goods with 99.5% accuracy at all times.Stock Controller - liaising with Supply Chain management on goods in.In-house MHE Assessor - Training and re-assess all staff within the warehouse on all manual handling.In-house Reach Truck Assessor - train and refresh all staff within the warehouse on Reach FLT.

Cost of Sales - assisting Sales Department in quotations on industrial weighing equipment. Producing monthly profit/loss figures and reporting directly to Managing Director.