Anthony Furness
Tideswell,Derbyshire
Summary
Accomplished logistics and operations professional with extensive expertise in supply chain management, transportation logistics, and warehouse operations. Demonstrates proficiency in distribution software and vehicle routing, ensuring efficient fleet maintenance supervision and compliance management. Known for exceptional contract management skills and a strong focus on customer service, driving operational excellence. Career goals include advancing to senior operations management roles to further enhance logistics coordination and line management capabilities.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Distribution Manager
Holdsworth Foods LTD
Tideswell, Derbyshire
11.2025 - Current
- Streamlined distribution processes for improved customer satisfaction.
- Provided strategic guidance to enhance overall warehouse operations.
- Reviewed and updated safety procedures regularly, ensuring a safer work environment.
- Managed vendor relationships, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Oversaw fleet maintenance schedules ensuring minimal downtime and disruption of services.
- Organised training programmes to enhance team skills and performance levels.
- Maintained product quality by keeping temperature-sensitive products in appropriate containers to minimise damage.
- Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance in distribution systems.
Distribution Supervisor
Holdsworth Food LTD
Tideswell, Derbyshire
05.2012 - 11.2025
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for seamless tracking of goods in transit.
- Monitored employee performance against set targets, endorsing a results-driven work culture.
- Complied strictly with health and safety regulations, prioritising staff well-being above all else.
- Conducted regular safety drills for improved warehouse safety standards.
- Coordinated staff rosters to ensure 24 and 7 coverage.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new staff, ensuring a skilled workforce was maintained.
- Regularly audited distribution procedures against company policies and industry best practices, driving operational excellence at all times.
- Led team briefings, promoting clear communication and enhanced teamwork.
Delivery Driver
Holdsworth Food LTD
Tideswell, Derbyshire
07.1988 - 03.2012
- Completed emergency deliveries successfully despite challenging conditions.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering packages promptly and accurately.
- Partook in training sessions regularly improving knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in warehouse organisation to streamline packing process.
- Ensured safety by regular vehicle inspections and maintenance.
- Carried out minor vehicle repairs, minimising downtime for maintenance services.
- Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
- Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Handled cash transactions accurately preventing discrepancies at end of day tallying.
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Kennings LTD
Bamford, Derbyshire
03.1984 - 06.1988
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
- Conducted wheel alignments to ensure optimal vehicle control and stability.
- Provided top-notch customer service through clear communication about vehicle problems and solutions.
- Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
- Performed diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical issues promptly.
- Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
- Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
- Upheld excellent workshop safety standards by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
- Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
- Inspected exhaust systems, ensured lower emission levels achieved effectively.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship with attention to detail during repairs.
- Delivered reliable results in challenging situations with problem-solving skills.
- Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
- Adjusted headlights, facilitated safer night-time driving conditions created successfully.
- Checked fluid levels, prevented potential overheating or failure occurrences avoided expertly.
- Replaced faulty spark plugs to boost engine efficiency.
- Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
Education
GCSEs -
Hope Valley Collage
Hope, DerbyshireSkills
- Forklift certification
- Fleet maintenance supervision
- Efficient troubleshooter
- Procurement knowledge
- Efficient time management
- Supply chain expertise
- Distribution software proficiency
- Vehicle routing knowledge
- Customer Service
- Operations management
- Contract management
- Transportation logistics
- Logistics coordination
- Line management
- Warehouse operations
- Compliance management
Certification
- Class C License
- Forklift Truck License
- Internal Audit Qualification
- Driving License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Holdsworth Foods LTD
11.2025 - Current
Distribution Supervisor
Holdsworth Food LTD
05.2012 - 11.2025
Delivery Driver
Holdsworth Food LTD
07.1988 - 03.2012
Light Vehicle Mechanic
Kennings LTD
03.1984 - 06.1988
GCSEs -
Hope Valley Collage