Business Operations Leader;An experienced Operational leader, holding a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Leadership, and having an excellent reputation for delivery and achievement; driving growth, performance improvement, cost reduction and transformational change. Recognised as an extremely effective communicator; building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues across all functions and levels; motivating teams and individuals to exceed demanding objectives. A member of The Chartered Quality Institute, MCQI - CQP, and Member of the Institute of Quarrying - MIQ.Career highlights include;Delivery of major P&L benefits reducing unit manufacturing costs to their lowest level for 10 years; lowering purchasing costs, improving processes and leading a comprehensive rationalisation of the supplier base. Increased manufacturing output by more than 40%; reducing bottlenecks and removing the need for expensive inventory. Played the pivotal role in growing the turnover of one of the Company's strategic business units by over 750%. Similarly, generated considerable incremental sales by driving an increase in sales of bi-products – emphasising the ‘green credentials’ of the materials. Attained listing in the ‘Green Guide Live’ – the only UK supplier in the sector ever to achieve this accolade.