John McGlynn
Thornton-Cleveleys,UK
Summary
Reliable leader with strong commitment to fostering teamwork and operational success. Demonstrates proficiency in inventory management and staff coordination, ensuring smooth warehouse operations. Ready to drive productivity and enhance efficiency within team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Warehouse Team Leader
Wincanton DLC
Samlesbury, UK
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Conduct team briefings, deliver training on processes and safety protocols, and maintain up-to-date staff and compliance records, ensuring adherence to all operational and regulatory standards. Maintain operational excellence by upholding product handling standards and proactively implementing health & safety practices, reducing workplace incidents. Drive efficiency, productivity, and growth by liaising with customers, attending meetings, and supporting quality investigations.
- Achieved 100% on-time delivery rates by directing resources to meet production schedules, ensure accurate reporting, and deliver customer requirements on time.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, including colour-labelling system for goods receiving that rotated every 6 months, improving FIFO statistics and picker visibility for stock selection.
- Monitored team performance, attendance, and compliance by conducting regular appraisals and implementing targeted improvements that significantly reduced errors through ongoing coaching and process reminders.
- Led, motivated, and managed high-performing team to consistently meet and exceed performance objectives and KPIs in fast-paced environment, maintaining output levels despite 8-member reduction in staff.
- Facilitated effective and efficient warehouse operations, including inventory control, shipping and receiving for F35 tower, ensuring all data input to Infor LN is accurate.
- Received and inspected aircraft materials to verify conformance with agreed specifications and safety requirements.
- Maintained clean and organised warehouse environment for efficient workflow.
Branch Assistant (Part Time)
Booker Wholesale
Blackpool, Lancashire
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Facilitated communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Trained new hires on company policies and procedures, expediting their integration into the team.
- Managed product lifecycle for optimal stock rotation and minimised wastage.
- Performed physical labour tasks diligently; reducing delays of dispatching customers orders.
- Safeguarded warehouse space for new stock arrivals by efficiently managing existing inventory.
- Picked & packed over 800 lines per shift.
Depot Manager
Smiths Equipment Hire
Lancaster, UK
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed multidisciplinary team of hire desk staff, workshop engineers, operatives, and drivers. Managed full P&L accountability, whilst meeting and surpassing sales, turnover, and profitability targets. Maintained compliance with Health & Safety standards through regular audits, reducing safety violations. Oversaw supplier relationships, stock replenishment, and inter-depot co-ordination to meet customer delivery deadlines.
- Opened a new Lancaster depot, growing turnover from £0 to £1M within 2 years.
- Drove performance to exceed KPIs by monitoring staff productivity and implementing training programmes.
- Achieved zero stock discrepancies during audits by ensuring efficient goods control, stock management, equipment storage, and fleet/vehicle maintenance.
Deputy Manager
Smiths Equipment Hire
Preston, UK
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted Depot Manager in daily operations and acted as deputy in their absence to ensure seamless business continuity. Ensured workplace safety compliance, including proper PPE use and manual handling procedures. Oversaw cash reconciliation, bank allocations, and depot security procedures to safeguard company assets. Conducted monthly risk assessments, vehicle/tacho downloads, and addressed operational infringements to maintain compliance.
- Maintained high performance and exceptional service standards by supervising, training, and coaching employees.
- Improved client satisfaction scores by resolving customer complaints, staffing issues, and employee disputes promptly.
Sales Desk Hire Controller
Smiths Equipment Hire
Preston, UK
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Enabled accurate contract processing by overseeing customer inquiries and orders via phone, email, and in person. Co-ordinated with transport department to meet delivery schedules. Ensured all hired items met safety inspection requirements and company quality standards. Managed purchase orders and maintained optimal stock levels for sale items.
- Drove sales and maximised client satisfaction by delivering exceptional customer service.
- Reduced late cash debts from 37 to 4 within two weeks and recovered £7K in outstanding payments by monitoring overdue hires, unpaid invoices, and pending quotations.
Education
9 GCSE's -
Coney Green
Manchester 09.1995 - 06.2000
NVQ Level 2 - Warehouse Storage
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Planning & Execution
- Process Analysis & Documentation
- Budgeting & Scheduling
- KPI Development & Reporting
- Risk Reduction & Safety Compliance
- Contract Negotiations
- Training & Team Development
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Work order prioritisation
- Warehouse management system familiarity
- Forklift operation
- Production scheduling
- Stock discrepancy resolution
- ERP/MRP systems proficiency
Certification
- Driving Licence Category B
- Counterbalance & Reach Truck FLT
- IPAF 3A 3B
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Assistant Customer Services Manager, 2017 – 2018 | SPS EU Ltd., Blackpool, UK
UK Sales Team Leader, 2016 – 2017 | SPS EU Ltd., Blackpool, UK
Customer Service Advisor, 2013 – 2016 | SPS EU Ltd., Blackpool, UK
Internal Sales Consultant, 2010-2013 | Ashworth, Manchester, UK
Goods Inward Supervisor, 2006-2010 | Ashworth, Manchester, UK
Warehouse Assistant, 2002-2006 | Ashworth, Manchester, UK
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Team Leader
Wincanton DLC
11.2023 - 08.2025
Branch Assistant (Part Time)
Booker Wholesale
08.2023 - 04.2025
Depot Manager
Smiths Equipment Hire
09.2021 - 08.2023
Deputy Manager
Smiths Equipment Hire
03.2019 - 09.2021
Sales Desk Hire Controller
Smiths Equipment Hire
05.2018 - 03.2019
9 GCSE's -
Coney Green
09.1995 - 06.2000
NVQ Level 2 - Warehouse Storage
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration
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