Lee Taylor
Kidderminster,Worcestershire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in business strategy formulation, financial forecasting, and operations oversight. Demonstrates exceptional leadership excellence and senior-level collaboration, driving performance through effective project leadership and relationship-building. Proficient in financial analysis, data analysis, and budget planning and forecasting, with a strong understanding of quality control standards. Adept at executive communication and negotiation proficiency, fostering industry partnership development and organisational awareness to achieve business goals.
Results-driven Director known for strategic vision and leadership. Spearheaded transformative initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth. Key strengths include team leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, resulting in significant business improvements and profitability gains.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director UK & Global Strategic Growth
PPF Solutions UK
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company. Increasing Sales by 26% and reduce costs by 17% in year 1.
- Established solid partnerships for enhanced market presence.
- Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations for increased productivity.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals.
- Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
Managing Director
UEI Falcontec Ltd
Halesowen, Dudley
08.2006 - 11.2022
- Directed day-to-day work of 50 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Built a harmonious work environment with strong leadership skills.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
General Manager
AGI Labels
Littlehampton, West Sussex
05.2003 - 08.2006
- Directed day-to-day work of 75 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
- Regularly reviewed performance data, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Identified new business opportunities, leading to market expansion.
Operations Manager
EF Taylor PLC
Bedford, Bedfordshire
11.1989 - 05.2003
- Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
- Reduced overhead costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards.
- Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Lithography
University of Bedfordshire
Luton 01.1990 - 01.1994
Higher National Diploma - Operations Management
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 01.1998 - /2000
Higher National Diploma - Senior Leadeship
The Leadership Trust
Ross on Wye, Herefordshire 01.2004 - 01.2004
Skills
- Business acumen
- Industry partnership development
- Organisational awareness
- Quality control standards understanding
- Operations oversight
- Performance driving
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Business strategy formulation
- Project leadership
- Budget planning and forecasting
- Senior-Level collaboration
- Leadership excellence
- Change leadership
- Investment strategy
Affiliations
- Reading
- Exercise
- Community Volenteering
Timeline
Director UK & Global Strategic Growth
PPF Solutions UK
01.2022 - 01.2025
Managing Director
UEI Falcontec Ltd
08.2006 - 11.2022
Higher National Diploma - Senior Leadeship
The Leadership Trust
01.2004 - 01.2004
General Manager
AGI Labels
05.2003 - 08.2006
Higher National Diploma - Operations Management
University of Hertfordshire
01.1998 - /2000
NVQ Level 4 - Lithography
University of Bedfordshire
01.1990 - 01.1994
Operations Manager
EF Taylor PLC
11.1989 - 05.2003
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