An experienced Operations Manager with a track record of success in the international logistics and manufacturing sectors. Providing high-level strategy planning and operational management to consistently improve business performance utilising lean manufacturing and six sigma practices.A strong pro-active leader, who empowers staff to take ownership, providing training and mentoring to build cohesive teams, both small and large, working together to achieve company objectives and targets. Conduct appraisals, manage recruitment and handle disciplinary and grievance procedures. Experience of working in a unionised environment.Results orientated & customer focused, with excellent relationship management skills.Experienced in change management, logistics management of 3rd party outsourced agencies, production management from raw materials through to finished product, quality control, transport management, contract ITTs, complaint handling, H&S, waste management of hazardous materials and waste recycling to generate income.Specialties: budgeting, cd, customer relations, customer service, delivery, dvd, english, finance, iso, iso 9000, italian, leadership, logistics, project management, marketing, microsoft excel, microsoft outlook, microsoft word, packaging, policy analysis, process engineering, production management, quality, reports, safety, scheduling, shipping, structured methods, visual basic, lean manufacturing, six sigma