Overview
Professional summary
Work history
Skills
Education
Affiliations
Timeline

James Madden

Wightlink ltd
portsmouth ,hampshire
25
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Port operations lead with strengths in compliance, workflow planning and team leadership. Coordinates daily logistics, staff rotas and safety standards. Focused on reliable operations, reduced downtime and consistent performance across shifts.

Work history

Port operations lead

19 Years 6 Months
Wightlink ltd | portsmouth , hampshire | 2007.03 - Current
  • Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining high-quality standards throughout operations.
  • Developed comprehensive operational plans to optimise performance.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive equipment maintenance schedules.
  • Established operational standards, achieving consistency across all shifts.
  • Led change management initiatives, resulting in smoother transitions during restructuring phases.
  • Improved workflow with strategic delegation of tasks.
  • Managed staff rosters, resulting in balanced workloads.
  • Conducted regular staff appraisals, leading to improved morale and productivity.
  • Handled conflict resolution amongst team members, fostering a harmonious workspace.
  • Enforced safety protocols for a hazard-free work environment.

Apprentiship

2 Years 1 Month
Carillion construction | Southampton , Hampshire | 2002.03 - 2004.04
  • Executed carpentry tasks, cutting and shaping wood to meet project specifications.
  • Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
  • Fitted windows, door frames and external building fixtures.
  • Performed repair work on various structures and fittings, restoring quality and safety.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace, promoting a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Performed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency to support overall operations.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Completed all assigned tasks within given timelines, demonstrating effective time management skills.
  • Used safe manual lifting techniques to install heavy timbers into structures.

Skills

Compliance knowledge
Safety regulations knowledge
Health and Safety expertise
Quality control
Procurement procedures
Procurement strategies
Purchasing management
Logistics Coordination
Performance monitoring
Workflow planning prowess
Workflow Development
Operational support
Time management mastery
People management
Team leadership
Team building
Technical equipment operation
Operational support

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Carpentry / school

St Lukes school | portsmouth | 1997.09 - 2002.04

GCSEs - Port operation

IOW College | Portsmouth | 2010.01 - 2011.03

Affiliations

  • golf
  • football

Timeline

IOW College

GCSEs from Port operation
2010.01 - 2011.03Read More

Port operations lead

Wightlink ltd
2007.03 - CurrentRead More

Apprentiship

Carillion construction
2002.03 - 2004.04Read More

St Lukes school

NVQ Level 1 from Carpentry / school
1997.09 - 2002.04Read More
James Madden