Christopher Farnsworth
Beeston,Nottingham
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in six sigma and lean principles, excelling in strategic forecasting and department management. Demonstrates strong project leadership and cross-functional communication skills, ensuring time efficiency and meeting deadlines. Proficient in demand forecasting and compliance awareness, with a goal-oriented approach to people management. Adept at handling planning issues under pressure while maintaining resilience. Career aspirations include leveraging product knowledge to drive organisational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Member
Reckitt
Nottingham
2018.02 - 2026.02
- Served as Crew Leader, gaining invaluable experience in team management and operations.
- Acted as Health & Safety Champion, promoting workplace safety and compliance.
- Transitioned to regular team member to enhance departmental knowledge under managerial guidance.
- Assumed role as Training Coordinator/Champion, facilitating onboarding for new colleagues.
- Provided first point of contact for training inquiries, addressing questions and concerns.
- Established foundational values and morale among new team members from the outset.
Crew Leader
Reckitt
Nottingham
2021.09 - 2022.10
- Contributed as seconded Crew Leader in logistics for 13 months at Nottingham Reckitt site.
Optimised PM stock desk management for effective workflow.
Established communication links between despatch and third-party companies such as DHL.
Oversaw team productivity to guarantee materials were supplied without operational interruptions.
Engaged with all departments to bolster performance and maintain continuity in logistics operations.
Acquired knowledge of various logistics areas to enhance departmental collaboration.
Team Leader
Alliance Healthcare
2015.09 - 2018.02
- Supervised entire warehouse operations during shifts, ensuring optimal performance from team members.
- Delegated tasks effectively to enhance productivity and maintain high performance levels.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant codes of practice.
- Calculated daily stock statistics and presented data to Operations Manager in meetings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures for the warehouse on a daily basis.
- Coordinated outbound logistics with Boots and suppliers to facilitate timely deliveries.
- Oversaw trailer management on Boots site in Nottingham, optimising distribution as required.
- Organised cleaning and return of equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
Assistant Manager
O2
2014.09 - 2015.09
- Conducted audit preparation to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Managed stock ordering processes to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to promote workplace safety.
- Organised events to enhance company engagement and visibility.
- Oversaw staff deployment and management, ensuring effective team performance.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, minimising discrepancies.
- Achieved targets consistently through strategic planning and execution.
Area manager
JD Sports
, Nottinghamshire
2010.09 - 2014.09
- Maintained stock levels on shop floor, implementing measures to reduce theft and loss.
- Promoted positive work environment, significantly increasing employee retention rates.
- Achieved daily targets consistently through effective planning and execution.
- Arranged orders and deliveries of stock to ensure availability.
- Sustained shop floor standards to maintain visual appeal and commercial viability.
- Delivered excellent customer service both face-to-face and via telephone.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring financial health of designated area stores.
- Monitored competition to stay ahead in market trends and consumer behaviour.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Brought in exceptional candidates to boost team productivity and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw planning and execution of targeted sales and marketing strategies.
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects.
- Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
- Drove revenue increases and team morale by developing and deploying incentivised sales contests.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Sports & Fitness Therapy
Solihull College
Solihull 09/2008 - 05/2010
GCSEs -
Lyndon Humanities School
09/2003 - 05/2008
Skills
- Knowledge of six sigma
- Familiarity with lean principles
- Strategic forecasting
- Department management
- Meeting deadlines
- Planning issues
- Project leadership
- Demand forecasting
- Cross-functional communication
- Time efficiency
- Product knowledge
- Goal-Oriented approach
- People Management
- Resilience under pressure
- Compliance awareness
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Lean Six
- Health & Social Care, Skills for Care Certificate
- Health & Social Care Enhanced Certificate
- NVQ – Levels 1,2 and 3 Retail Management
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I enjoy listening to books whether that be autobiography or fitness guru. I mainly listen to those people that have has adverse living conditions or were based in the military. This helps me progress my mental strength further and to understand the techniques involved. I'm also a huge sports fan with ranges from football to the American kind. I follow Manchester United and often try and get to their games as much as possible. I love making and listening to music, I play multiple instruments in the brass category and will try to get out with some friends and make music together.
Affiliations
- The FA London FA Respect programme, FA Coaching award, FA Safeguarding children, FA Referee promotion (7-6), FA Referee promotion (6-5), Assistant referee for the FA Cup EPR.
- NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification
Accomplishments
- Represented my Reckitt at the Birmingham Commonwealth games 2022
- Was Assistant Referee in the FA Cup
- Promoted to national league level refereeing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crew Leader
Reckitt
2021.09 - 2022.10
Team Member
Reckitt
2018.02 - 2026.02
Team Leader
Alliance Healthcare
2015.09 - 2018.02
Assistant Manager
O2
2014.09 - 2015.09
Area manager
JD Sports
2010.09 - 2014.09
Higher National Diploma - Sports & Fitness Therapy
Solihull College
09/2008 - 05/2010
GCSEs -
Lyndon Humanities School
09/2003 - 05/2008