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Chris Halsey

Chris Halsey

Cardiff

Summary

I am an accomplished professional in the areas of transport and food retail senior management, with over 25 years of retail and six years of transport experience. I have vast experience and expertise in operational control, compliance and key performance indicators. I am a decisive leader who is resilient under pressure, always leading and ensuring effective team management to achieve financial, service and compliance targets. I am highly skilled in budget management, health and safety & food safety processes. I have held a Transport Management CPC certification for the last Five years.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Transport manager

Tesco
Magor, Newport
01.2019 - Current
  • TMCPC qualified and Operator License holder.
  • Leading a team of managers, clerical colleagues and 280+ drivers.
  • Delivering over 2.5 million cases per week to over 320 stores across Wales, Bristol and South West England.
  • Overall operating control of fleet of 140+ powered units and rigid vehicles and 230+ trailer types.
  • Ensured compliance with transport laws and regulations to uphold safety standards.
  • Streamlined operational processes, boosting productivity in transport management tasks.
  • Collaborated across departments to facilitate smooth operations throughout the business.
  • Fostered positive work environment that enhanced employee morale and retention.
  • Enforced strict adherence to health and safety guidelines, mitigating risks within the team.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and development.

Deputy manager

Tesco
Cardiff
10.2009 - 01.2019
  • Store manager options program 12 months
  • Held Deputy and other senior management roles across five stores across South Wales and Gloucester during the period.
  • Varied formats, from small superstores to Large Extra sites.
  • Managed teams that varied from 60 - 140+ Managers and colleagues.
  • Key Accountabilities included; Sales, availability, customer, colleague , compliance, loss and shrinkage based targets and Health/ Food safety standards and audits.
  • Collaborated with the store manager to achieve company KPI's..
  • Utilised strategic planning abilities to drive business growth.
  • Coordinated with different departments, ensuring seamless communication flow.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Assisted in budget management to control costs effectively.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.

Team manager

Tesco
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
07.2005 - 08.2009

Team manager

Sainsbury's
Kenton, Harrow
06.1999 - 07.2005

Education

A-Levels - English, History, Media studies

Weald colleague
Harrow Weald, Harrow
09.1992 - 06.1995

GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language & Literature, History, 3D Art and Design, German, Home Economics

Whitmore High school
Harrow
09.1989 - 06.1992

Skills

  • Operational control
  • Compliance enforcement
  • Fleet management
  • Performance reviews
  • Budget management
  • Decisive leadership
  • Regional location knowledge
  • Transport Management CPC
  • Health and safety management
  • Transport team management
  • Driver performance management
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Employee coaching
  • Business Analytics
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Performance monitoring

Affiliations

  • I have a passion for everything outdoors and photography and love to explore the South Wales costal paths and beaches. I enjoy running and walking activities as part of a rewarding family life. I'm a keen sports fan, in particular Rugby, Cricket, golf, football & NFL. Any spare time is spend with my wife and three children.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transport manager

Tesco
01.2019 - Current

Deputy manager

Tesco
10.2009 - 01.2019

Team manager

Tesco
07.2005 - 08.2009

Team manager

Sainsbury's
06.1999 - 07.2005

A-Levels - English, History, Media studies

Weald colleague
09.1992 - 06.1995

GCSEs - Mathematics, English Language & Literature, History, 3D Art and Design, German, Home Economics

Whitmore High school
09.1989 - 06.1992

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