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Andrew Whiteside

Manchester ,Lancashire

Summary

Having been reasonably successful in the schooling curriculum, I was also effective at team building. I enjoyed working and sports,having trials for rugby league teams,representing Stockport County Council team,against Liverpool and the highlight of playing against a Tottenham team scoring the winner.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Manager

Cartwright and sons
Altrincham , Cheshire
02.1996 - 10.2020
  • Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
  • Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
  • Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
  • Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Supervised project timelines for timely completion.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
  • Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Maintained inventory control, reduced stock shortages.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.

Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in [Software].Mac

Education

GCSEs - College format

Openshaw Technology college
Manchester
06.1998

Apprenticeship - Electrical Engineering,Pneumatics,hydraulics,weldi

Cartwright and sons Apprentice
Manchester
04.1997

GCSEs x 10 - Secondary Education

Spurley Hey High School
Manchester
04.1981

Skills

  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Influential communication
  • Product knowledge and integration
  • Performance metrics evaluation
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Technical proficiency
  • Inspiring motivation
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Constructive criticism
  • Diplomatic communication
  • Effective delegating
  • Crisis handling
  • Supply chain management
  • Project oversight
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Product development
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Communication proficiency
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Time efficiency
  • Safety consciousness
  • Process optimisation tools
  • Critical evaluation
  • Intercultural competence
  • Procurement procedures
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Leadership skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Product knowledge
  • Public speaking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training and Development
  • Project Management
  • Inventory management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Improvement
  • Customer relationship building
  • Operational support
  • Contract management
  • Logistical planning
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Physical resource management
  • Department management
  • Production reporting
  • Facility management
  • Critical-thinking
  • Technical writing
  • Risk Management
  • Time-management
  • Data analytics
  • Change management
  • Data interpretation

Timeline

Manager

Cartwright and sons
02.1996 - 10.2020

GCSEs - College format

Openshaw Technology college

Apprenticeship - Electrical Engineering,Pneumatics,hydraulics,weldi

Cartwright and sons Apprentice

GCSEs x 10 - Secondary Education

Spurley Hey High School
Andrew Whiteside