DAREN SIMMONS
Tideswell,Derbyshire
Summary
Offering strong leadership and organisational skills gained in logistics and operational settings.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Depot manager / Director
The Roe Group
PETERBOROUGH
1989.05 - 2025.05
- Coordinated logistics, achieving timely distribution of goods.
- Ensured safe working environment by implementing robust health and safety procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and legal regulations at all times in the depot.
- Trained new staff members, enhancing their job performance and satisfaction.
- Enhanced productivity through innovative management techniques.
- Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
- Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
- Initiated business development activities, expanded client base.
- Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth.
- Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
- Managed depot resources to optimise productivity.
- Monitored staff performance with regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Monitored and enforced health and safety protocols to maintain safe work environment.
- Managed depot staffing levels, sickness, absence and recruitment activities.
- Instigated and helped implement work procedures to achieve ISO accreditation for 6001, 9001, 14001 and finally full sustainability.
Machine operator
Kings Lynn Steel
PETERBOROUGH
1984.09 - 1989.05
- Provided training to new recruits, improving team competence.
- Conducted quality control checks, maintaining high product standards.
- Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Completed daily documentation, updating operational records and company logs.
- Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
Deputy Warehouse Manager
Abbey Carpets
PETERBOROUGH
1982.09 - 1984.08
- Supervised daily warehousing activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated fork trucks.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods.
Education
City & Guilds Level 1, 2 -
Peterborough College
Microsoft certified professional -
Microsoft
GCSEs -
Sir Harry Smith Community College
1977.09 - 1982.08
Skills
- Decision-Making competency
- Growth initiatives
- Visionary thinking
- Leadership acumen
- Customer Service
- Employee management
- Logistics management
- Daily operations
- Contract negotiation
- Strategies and goals
- Recruiting and hiring
- Staff development
- Effective mentoring
- Delegation mastery
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy hiking with my dog, keep fit, darts, crown green bowls, attending my allotment and gardening.
Accomplishments
Scout leader.
Grass roots football coach.
Achieved high grades in 2 disciplines of marshal arts.
Timeline
Depot manager / Director
The Roe Group
1989.05 - 2025.05
Machine operator
Kings Lynn Steel
1984.09 - 1989.05
Deputy Warehouse Manager
Abbey Carpets
1982.09 - 1984.08
GCSEs -
Sir Harry Smith Community College
1977.09 - 1982.08
City & Guilds Level 1, 2 -
Peterborough College
Microsoft certified professional -
Microsoft