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KEVIN GIDDINS

Kidderminster,Worcestershire

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in supply negotiation, production reporting, and employee performance evaluations. Demonstrated expertise in recruiting and interviewing, staff supervision, training, and staff management.


Proven ability to conduct audit reporting and operate forklifts efficiently. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving organisational goals through effective team leadership and strategic planning.


Hardworking labourer completes repetitive tasks to high standard to achieve consistent results. Follows precise work instructions and works safely with range of machinery. Punctual and responsible team member with eye for detail and full colour vision.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager/ Dyer (Dyehouse)

Adam Carpets
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
06.2017 - Current
  • Managed a small team to work to a high, efficient standard. Following correct safety procedures.
  • Interviewed and recruited for available roles
  • Trained staff on best practices to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Achieved consistent colour by mixing dye solutions accurately. Matched required colour schemes for bespoke orders. Applied dyes to fabrics, achieving desired shades. Matching to very tight tolerances.
  • Operated industrial-grade dye machines effectively, resulting in high-quality output consistently.
  • Maintained clean and organised work area, promoting safety and efficiency.
  • Met production deadlines through efficient task prioritisation and organisation skills.
  • Provided guidance and support during annual internal audits.
  • Responsible for the monitoring and testing of the effluent that leaves the Dyehouse Making sure consent limits are not breached.
  • Produced weekly figures, invoices, wage sheets

Laboratory Technician

Brintons Carpet Ltd
Kidderminster
11.2004 - 06.2017
  • Working within the Package Dye department I started as a manual worker on the shop floor. I then progressed to dyer and shift dyer where I was responsible for a team of five. I was guided into the laboratory on preference of the management as they felt I had a lot to offer in that environment
  • I then worked under my own supervision running the dye laboratory
  • Responsibilities included maintaining and ordering dyestuffs, auxiliaries and PPE for the Package Dyehouse. Also Monitoring and testing of the effluent that leaves the Dyehouse. And for all testing processes on the colour effects of carpet Including AATCC, James Heal Xenofade tests
  • Also have a major role in the sourcing and testing of new chemicals and dyes. This role involves communication and negotiation with company representatives and sales teams
  • I had a major role in the implementation of a new Nylon substrate into the dye houses of Kidderminster, Telford and India. New methods and chemicals were selected from a large testing pool
  • Other aspects of my current role include colour matching of which a lot is visual matches

Stores/ Warehouse

Parweld
Bewdley
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Worked in the Stores section of the Welding components company
  • Daily tasks included ensuring all orders (up to 700 per week) were picked, checked, packed correctly.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Assisted in stocktaking activities for accurate record-keeping.

Delivery driver

Business Express
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
08.2000 - 11.2002
  • Job entailed delivering up to 150 parcels per day to customers throughout the midlands.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules for optimum time management.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles safely, preventing injuries or accidents.

Education

BCS Level 2 IT User Skills (ECDL EXTRA) (ITQ) BCS ID: BCS101023735 Achievements and -

2010

Introduction to Photoshop Techniques Level 3 - undefined

Kidderminster College
2006

A-Levels & GCSE's -

King Charles 1 High School
2000

Skills

  • Supply negotiation
  • Production reporting
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Staff supervision
  • Training
  • Staff Management
  • Audit reporting
  • Forklift Operator

Timeline

Assistant Manager/ Dyer (Dyehouse)

Adam Carpets
06.2017 - Current

Laboratory Technician

Brintons Carpet Ltd
11.2004 - 06.2017

Stores/ Warehouse

Parweld
01.2003 - 01.2004

Delivery driver

Business Express
08.2000 - 11.2002

Introduction to Photoshop Techniques Level 3 - undefined

Kidderminster College

BCS Level 2 IT User Skills (ECDL EXTRA) (ITQ) BCS ID: BCS101023735 Achievements and -

A-Levels & GCSE's -

King Charles 1 High School

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