Stephen Ray Email & Phone Number

Contact stephenray1960@gmail.comIntroduction: I am a General Manager with experience in all aspect of business management. I have solid business knowledge of financial management, which is complemented by a strong technical background in manufacturing and supply chain management. I have a proven track record for getting the best return on investment at the same time maintaining stakeholder relationships throughout the execution of the business activities. I have expensive experience in several industries such as Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Chemical and Building Supply industry. I also have knowledge across various forms of retail, from dry and frozen grocery, the hardware sector, and speciality trade stores. Given the responsibility of leading large multi-faceted operations in the FMCG and Building Supply markets has given me a unique ability in operations covering engineering, OH&S, GMP, HACCP and the ability in supply chain management covering logistics, planning, customer service, and procurement. I have global experience in several global companies dealing with the diverse culture requirements to facilitate and communicate the business vision across international boards. I also have a solid understanding of the technical requirements of Change Management through the process of Lean thinking and the methodologies of continuous improvement. I am a person that can formulate strategy and deliver plans with a hand on approach. I have obtained the great results in business by motivating and developing the people across the business. This is underpinned by my ability to conceptualise and analyse the present state of the business and its customer base and use sound judgement and reasoning to develop the future vision. I have being able to sell the need for change to internal and external stake holders through a process of personal engagement and alignment and by presenting the need for change in both a logical and financial manner.Specialties: Technical Skills - Planning, Procurement, Quality Mgt, Production and Logistics MgtDeveloping People - Team builder, Trainer, and MotivatorStrategy Development – Designer, Communicator, Implementer, Finisher Personal CharacteristicsChange agent

Listed skills include Leadership, Quality Management, Team Building, Supply Management, and 20 others.

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  Western Sydney University

  Business Administration And Management, General