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Dan White

Long Eaton,Nottingham

Summary

A dynamic professional with a passion for team leadership who always strives for progress within the team, and wider business.

Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, and relishes the opportunity to inspire a group. Demonstrates strategic planning and problem-solving abilities at all times, driving operational efficiency through process analysis and optimisation, to achieve all organisational goals. Passionate about inspiring and motivating through mentoring and coaching staff, to be their best, individually and as part of a team.

Achieved three promotions in five years at ALDI, starting as a selector and reach forklift driver.

A qualified, and former personal trainer, with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, also.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Section leader

ALDI Stores Limited Sawley RDC
Sawley, Derbyshire
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Attended conferences with senior management around strategic planning and decision making, and was part of a small team of cherry picked individuals that launched new systems and technologies.
  • Liaised with other departments, daily, in face to face meetings to ensure seamless cooperation, improve overall WH cooperation, and make sure Throughput targets were met.
  • Planned large scale team rotas to achieve full coverage and maximise KPI delivery, and cost saving.
  • Strictly upheld health and safety regulations, to reduce risk of breeches, or injury.
  • Investigated accidents and near misses, and updated training procedures, and policies, to protect staff, and the business.
  • Promoted a positive work environment for enhanced staff morale through regular team meetings and briefs for up to 50 staff members at a time.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly and identified areas for improvement through smart goals, coaching, and disciplinary hearings, if necessary.
  • Handled challenging situations calmly, ensuring minimal disruptions were made to operations or individuals.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, to minimise legal and financial risks.

Warehouse team leader

ALDI Store Limited Sawley RDC
Sawley, Derbyshire
04.2020 - 04.2024
  • Produced weekly reports for senior management to inform accurate measurements of operational performance against warehouse KPIs, and provided information that would be useful to other areas of the business to ensure smoother internal collaboration.
  • Handled customer queries and complaints quickly and effectively, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Received and inspected pallets of Ambient food products, and verified conformance with agreed specifications and safety requirements.
  • Managed warehouse inventories, suggesting and assisting with the implementation of new ideas to improve product movement processes and accuracy standards.
  • Enhanced productivity through effective delegation strategies that came from knowing the team, their personalities, and individual skill sets.
  • Helped to Improve warehouse layout to maximise storage space.
  • Frequently briefed the team on productivity targets and process changes.
  • Trained new staff members for increased productivity and efficiency, got to know the team as individuals and gave staff the skills needed to succeed.
  • Coached underperforming team members to improve their skills.
  • Operated forklifts and low level order pickers with precision and skill.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature, and Creative Writing

The University Of Salford
Salford
09.2009 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Team Supervision
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Public/ Motivational Speaking
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Operational analysis
  • Process optimisation
  • Constructive criticism
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Highly adaptable

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Certification

  • First Aid at Work
  • Reach Forklift licence (ALDI in house)
  • Level 2 Fitness Instructor
  • Level 3 Personal Trainer

Affiliations

  • Physical Fitness
  • Supporting Mental Wellbeing
  • Travel
  • Sports enthusiast
  • Music Lover
  • Reading and Writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Section leader

ALDI Stores Limited Sawley RDC
04.2024 - 08.2025

Warehouse team leader

ALDI Store Limited Sawley RDC
04.2020 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature, and Creative Writing

The University Of Salford
09.2009 - 07.2012

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