John Hutchison

Responsible for all technical matters relating to 1,4Sight

• Served as a point of contact for internal departments and external customers regarding tech support needs, facilitating smooth operations across the board.
• Partnered with sales teams to understand customer needs, helping create justification of our product over competitors products.
• Provided expert advice to both internal colleague's and external partners.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities in the field of information technology; stayed current on industry trends.
• Offered training sessions to staff, ensuring optimal use of 1,4SIGHT
• Contributed to budget planning discussions by providing input on any necessary topics.
• Gathered and analysed technical data and recommended process improvements.

• Coordinated sales activities across the UL
• Increased sales by developing existing and new market potential.
• Developed targeted pitches for prospective clients, secured significant contracts.
• Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings with superior after-sales service provision.
• Trained team members to enhance their knowledge of the equipment and storage procedures and protocols.
• Collaborated closely with the marketing team to execute successful campaigns.
• Conducted market research, identified industry trends.
• Fostered collaborative relationships with key clients (McCains) to further the use of the product
• Delivered product demonstrations for improved customer understanding and increased sales.
• Secured new business opportunities for company growth by providing technical knowledge.
• Participated in industry events, expanded professional network.
• Provided specialised information related to technical equipment, supplies and services.
• Scheduled deliveries, equipment installations and repair services to foster customer satisfaction.
• Responded to customer inquiries for sales information, pricing structures and product details.
• Maintained expert-level knowledge of product and service offerings.
• Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
• Negotiated prices and credit terms to provide favourable and profitable options.
• Completed sales contracts and collected customer signatures to close sales.
• Recorded customer and product data in relationship management software.

• Managed staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
• Upheld health and safety regulations within the premises to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Successfully store circa 38,000 tons of home grown potatoes for internal use throughout the Greenvale packhouse facilities.
• Advise Greenvale Grower group on all matters of crop storage.
• Monitor crop in store and report concerns to senior management weekly.
• Organise all crop movement from Store to Factory,
• Organise a comprehensive storage plan, (field to store)
• Organise monthly quality checks on all stock held within the Greenvale crop storage system.
• Work with AHDB on CIPC compliance,(2017 regulations)
• Organise a scheduled maintenance timetable for all storage equipment.
• Developed a team-oriented environment by implementing effective leadership strategies.
• Conducted performance appraisals for staff members, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Led training sessions for new employees, equipping them with necessary skills and knowledge.
• Monitored inventory levels consistently to facilitate the factory requirements
• Maintained detailed and current records of inventory and personnel activities.
• Planned logistical operations for safe transportation and storage of goods both in store and in the factory.

• Team lead storage facility upgrades.
• Prepare Cap-Ex proposals to the board of Directors relating to Storage system upgrades.
• Supervise storage upgrades with external partners.
• Report back to the board of directors with results of upgrades.

• Executed daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of all goods in and out.
• Organised all offsite deliveries to customers across the Scottish borders and beyond.
• Provide accurate stock levels across a vast range of products.
• Prioritised customer service, and improve client satisfaction.
• Implemented safety procedures and instruct/train on all H&S procedures.
• Conducted regular staff meetings to improve communication within the team.
• Oversaw stock control measures to prevent overstocks and shortages.
• Handled customer complaints effectively, ensuring customer retention.
• Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
• Planned logistical operations for safe transportation, storage and sale of goods.

Potato Grader Manager

• Responsible for the safe storage and grading of the farms 4000 tons of seed potatoes.
• Responsible for customer seed grading and storage.
• Responsible for all seed chemical treatments to growers requirement.
• Incorporate upgrades to grading line with the implementation of Tuber Counters ( new technology at the time) to aid with re-palatable Ha calculations that were required at that time.
• Organise seed deliveries with with the relevant customers in a timely manor.
• Maintain, repair and operate grading line.
• Maintained clean work area to promote efficiency.
• Maintain, repair and operate storage facility's.
• Kept accurate records of grading activities for future reference and planning purposes.
• Prepared correct sample quantities for analysis.
• Promoted hazard-free environment with stringent adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
• Produce SOP's for all necessary works.
• Comply with all H&S regulations.
• Performed regular machine maintenance, extending equipment lifespan.

Grain Store Operator

• Safe handling and storage of 25,000 tons own grown grains.
• Responsible for all drying requirements of the stored crop
• Implement safe working systems to comply with any H&S requirements.
• Load and unload stores as and when required.
• Operated Dryer equipment, performing regular maintenance as and when required.
• Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports.
• Tested and classified materials according to detailed specifications.
• Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
• Used precision meters and measurement tools for accurate testing.
• Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
• Managed operation of heavy machinery to meet production targets.
• Performed troubleshooting tasks promptly, avoiding major breakdowns.
• Conducted regular equipment checks for optimal operational conditions.
• Performed planned preventative maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Cleaned equipment, identifying potential repair and maintenance needs.
• Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
• Lifted heavy weights using best moving and handling practices to avoid injury.