Desmond Johnson
Nantwich,Cheshire
Summary
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
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing director
NLH Express Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire
01.2006 - Current
- Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
- Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on in-depth market research.
- Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
- Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership to manage management staff across UK departments.
- Controlled spending to achieve annual reductions in outgoing costs.
- Updated policies and procedures to strengthen controls within different departments for improved operational standards.
Engineering manager
Newfield Fabrications
Sandbach, Cheshire East
04.1997 - 12.2005
- Granted holiday requests and scheduled shifts strategically in line with operational needs.
- Directed cross-functional teams to accomplish technical aspects of projects.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in development.
- Planned and executed introduction of new industrial equipment to boost productivity.
- Challenged existing processes to initiate meaningful change, securing long-term benefits to productivity.
- Supported and implemented automation in strategic areas, helping to cut long-term costs and increase site efficiency.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Managed planning and execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to minimise production disruption and machine downtime.
- Developed proposals for clients, outlining project scope and timeline.
- Secured qualified personnel to meet labour needs by owning recruitment and training management.
Apprentice engineer
CHK Engineering Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire East
09.1993 - 05.1997
- Operate machinery, adjusting machine control settings to achieve optimal results.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate understanding of job specifications.
- Achieved high standards of competence, attending training courses to maintain up to date knowledge on Engineering standards and procedures.
- Maintained quality and safety standards, ensuring use of tools and equipment in line with company policies and instructions.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations.
- Carried out project tasks under supervision.
- Read and interpreted schematic drawings and project specifications.
- Combined academic study with work placements to gain hands-on experience.
- Observed existing strategies and techniques and offered suggestions for improvements.
- Produced 2D and 3D CAD drawings and bill of materials.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical engineering
Mid-Cheshire College
Hartford 09.1991 - 06.1998
Skills
- Health and safety management
- Preventative maintenance scheduling
- Driver allocation
- Driver schedule coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Vehicle repair coordination
- Invoice processing
- Financial forecasting
- Legal compliance procedures
- Supply chain logistics
- Profit and loss reporting
- Schedule development
- Routing
- Logical reasoning
- Budget analysis
- Systems evaluation
- Performance evaluations
- Contract Management
Timeline
Managing director
NLH Express Ltd
01.2006 - Current
Engineering manager
Newfield Fabrications
04.1997 - 12.2005
Apprentice engineer
CHK Engineering Ltd
09.1993 - 05.1997
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical engineering
Mid-Cheshire College
09.1991 - 06.1998
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