Stephen Collinge Email & Phone Number

Within the last 5 years managed growth over 30%+ with a growing product and customer portfolio and keeping the cash flow in the business.Administered the correct mentality to manage change from legislation to customer requirements in an ever changing climate Keeping my management team focussed for attention to detail and customer focussedRedefined the business and developed a shared long term objective for each manager.Developed a team that have proactive leadership skills that manage change efficiently with excellent communication and influencing skills.Reduction of non recycled waste by 10%-20% in the last 3 years and reducing energy by raising efficiencies throughout the businessReengineered my management team with clear defined targets and accountabilities with the correct Reporting of Key Performance Indicators.Maintaining our full M and S preferred A list accredited supplier and maintaining BRC grade ADriving a full training programme from Health and Safety to Food Safety with recognisedAccredited certification from level 1 NVQ +Streamlined products and processes to keep Blakemans ahead with production capabilitiesAnd stay confidently competitive on cost and supply levels.Promoted encouragement to my staff to change from management quality to leadership quality and be clear of the business’s critical success factors.Improving communication within the business with regular briefings and opportunities to proposeChange and show innovation and creativity.Reduced stress and undertook a programme to give the correct work life balance returning a happier more confident and proactive management team which have been jointly responsible in:Reduction in energy 10% (more efficient)Reduction in waste 10%-20%Reduction in staff turnoverReduction in spend on maintenance -15%Higher moraleBetter efficiencies 15%-20%Better working conditionsReduction in overheads 5%

Listed skills include Budgets, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, and 23 others.

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  Biddulph High School