Martin Kemp
12 The Forge Dunfermline,Fife
Summary
Accomplished Production Manager with expertise in supply chain solutions and operational fleet compliance. Leads large teams, promotes collaboration, and enforces safety standards. Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and strategic planning. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and team morale while driving innovation within the logistics sector.
Overview
1
1
Language
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Greencore
06.2025 - Current
- Led team of 100+ logistics personnel, creating an environment for continuous improvement and professional development.
- Managed daily operations in production facility, optimising workflow and enhancing efficiency.
- Implemented quality control procedures, significantly reducing waste and improving product standards.
- Managed logistics operations, coordinating transportation, warehousing, and inventory control to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Set departmental KPIs and reviewed ongoing performance of direct reports to meet business objectives.
- Oversaw supply chain staff hiring, onboarding, training, and appraisals to ensure effective team performance.
Logistics Project Manager
Asda
Nationwide
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Created detailed delivery plans to track projects and manage resource workload effectively.
- Implemented new MHE projects across network, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Lead the communication between depots, suppliers and central functions
- Managed contractors on site to deliver engineering solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for projects, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise impact on deliverables.
- Oversaw the transition from legacy systems to new technologies, minimising disruption to business processes.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives within the supply chain, promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing carbon footprint.
Transport manager
Asda
Falkirk CDC
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Oversaw delivery schedule to ensure timely completion of all deliveries
- Managed delivery schedules by assigning transport routes to staff and organising delivery times.
- Managed large team of drivers to achieve set KPIs
- Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments to comply with legal and company standards.
- Ensure all vehicles are properly maintained and serviced correctly
- Identified opportunities to eliminate waste and reduce empty miles
- Conducted disciplinary investigations to address employee misconduct
Warehouse Department manager
Asda
Falkirk CDC
05.2011 - 02.2018
- Managed warehouse team performance and training needs to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Managed material handling equipment operations to ensure efficiency.
- Oversaw material handling equipment operations to optimise workflow and reduce downtime.
- Coached team members to improve performance and achieve departmental goals.
- Managed health and safety on site.
Warehouse Manager
Wincanton PLC
Dunfermline
05.2003 - 05.2011
Warehouse Operator
Wincanton PLC
06.1996 - 04.2003
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
St Columba High School
DunfermlineIOSH managing safely
Carnegie college
ILM Leadership & Management Level 3
Carnegie college
Skills
- Logistics management
- Warehouse operations proficiency
- Material handling operation
- Safety awareness
- Operational fleet compliance
- Project Management
- Budget forecasting
- Stakeholder management
- Client relationship management
- Decision making
- Team development
- Client relationship management
Languages
English
First Language
Hobbies and interests
- I have been married to Paula for over 25 years and together we have 3 children. I enjoy watching most sports and like to keep fit by going to the gym and walking our dog.
Timeline
Production Manager
Greencore
06.2025 - Current
Logistics Project Manager
Asda
07.2023 - 01.2025
Transport manager
Asda
02.2018 - 07.2023
Warehouse Department manager
Asda
05.2011 - 02.2018
Warehouse Manager
Wincanton PLC
05.2003 - 05.2011
Warehouse Operator
Wincanton PLC
06.1996 - 04.2003
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
St Columba High School
IOSH managing safely
Carnegie college
ILM Leadership & Management Level 3
Carnegie college