Christopher Cummins
Leyland ,Lancs
Summary
Ambitious leader and adaptable professional with a proven track record in attendance and reliability. Expertise in quality assurance and logistics within manufacturing settings. Demonstrated leadership through positive influence on team dynamics and performance. Strong problem-solving skills and computer proficiency contribute to consistently high-quality outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant operations manager
Direct Heating Spares
Chorley, Lancashire
11.2012 - 09.2025
- Oversee day-to-day operations of high-volume distribution centre, maintaining service standards.
- Manage team of 75 employees including 4 Supervisors and 2 Team leaders.
- Optimised warehouse layout for efficient stock retrieval and replenishment.
- Implemented new projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations across all processes.
- Liaised daily with suppliers to maintain robust supply chain operations.
- Utilised automated systems to monitor orders and stock levels.
- Responsible for warehouse security and accountability.
- Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety audits.
Window fitter
Gold seal
Preston
11.2010 - 11.2012
- Extracting/Fitting of external doors/windows/conservatories/gutters/cladding
- Completed tasks within set timescales, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
- Performed on-site survey for precise measurements.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations on site
- Maintained cleanliness and tidiness whilst working in client homes or business premises.
Manager
Ladbrokes
Leyland - Preston
06.2003 - 11.2010
- Leading teams from the frontin a professional, friendly manor to leave a welcome first impression to all visitors and clients.
- Managing large amounts of cash and banking on a daily basis
- Organising stationery orders and Daily Promotional Themes for daily set up.
- Dealing with any disputes that occur on daily basis and making sure all our customers get correct guidance.
- Manage staffing rotas for present and future events
- Recruitment & Training
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
Education
A-levels - General Studies, English, Mathematics
Worden High School
Leyland, LancashireNVQ Level 2 - Sport and Exercise Science
Runshaw College
Leyland, LancashireCity & Guilds Level 2 - MIG, STICK, TIG - Welding
Blackburn College
BlackburnCertificate Level 3 - Health & Safety
Pristine Condition - Direct Heating Spares
Chorley, Lancashire /2023 -
FLT - CB Fort Lift Licence
Direct Heating Spares
Chorley, Lancashire /2012 -
First Aid Level 3 - Health & Safety
Direct Heating Spares
Chorley, Lancashire /2014 -
Skills
- Impeccable attendance record
- Adaptability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Use my own Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Computer Literate - Automated systems - Excel building
- Pride in my work - Set standards for others to follow
- Efficient scheduling across all departments
- Warehouse management systems usage
- KPI - Set targets across all the departments
- Recruitment and training
- Project planning and scheduling for current and future events across the business
- Public speaking In front of large teams on any current Tasks/Affairs
References
References are available upon request.
Affiliations
- A bit about me outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends. I like a sunny holiday or two. I enjoy playing football (man city fan) and pool, basically watching any sport on the TV. Apart from F1 :(
Timeline
Assistant operations manager
Direct Heating Spares
11.2012 - 09.2025
Window fitter
Gold seal
11.2010 - 11.2012
Manager
Ladbrokes
06.2003 - 11.2010
A-levels - General Studies, English, Mathematics
Worden High School
NVQ Level 2 - Sport and Exercise Science
Runshaw College
City & Guilds Level 2 - MIG, STICK, TIG - Welding
Blackburn College
Certificate Level 3 - Health & Safety
Pristine Condition - Direct Heating Spares
/2023 -
FLT - CB Fort Lift Licence
Direct Heating Spares
/2012 -
First Aid Level 3 - Health & Safety
Direct Heating Spares
/2014 -