Leslie Simpson
Sunderland
Summary
Seasoned Supervisor skilled in team leadership and operational improvements. Excel at boosting team morale and productivity through clear communication and positive reinforcement. Successfully implemented process changes that streamlined workflow and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Motivated Supervisor with over 30 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supervisor
NISSAN (NMUK)
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
2012.05 - 2026.01
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Conducted performance appraisals with employees for career development discussions.
- Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
- Oversaw Qualityy management to avoid any outflow or excess stock issues.
- Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
- Encouraged open dialogue amongst team members, promoted an inclusive work environment.
- Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for hiring quality staff members.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
- Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
Senior supervisor
Marrill Engineering
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
2011.02 - 2012.05
- Coordinated with other department heads for efficient workflow management.
- Facilitated conflict resolution amongst team members, promoting a positive working environment.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members, enhancing overall team performance.
- Developed new policies and procedures, improving operational efficiency.
- Created an inclusive work environment through fair treatment practices fostering diversity and equality among staff members.
- Kept abreast of industry trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through motivational leadership style.
- Managed team schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Led team meetings to foster open communication and problem-solving.
- Implemented health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
- Established performance benchmarks for driving productivity growth across the team.
- Delivered new hire training and mentored established staff on processes and procedures.
- Identified skills gaps and arranged relevant training to upskill clerical team.
- Conducted individual appraisals, set KPI targets, and devised professional development plans to improve staff performance.
- Created and submitted progress reports to upper management.
- Designed strategic schedules, rotas and workloads to promote productivity.
- Updated office management on team's activities and progress at weekly meetings.
- Directed team in producing diverse work with word processing and desktop publishing applications.
- Partnered collaboratively with other departments to determine optimum schedules for special projects.
Senior Supervisor
Vickers Pressings
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
2008.05 - 2011.02
- Implemented health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members, enhancing overall team performance.
- Established performance benchmarks for driving productivity growth across the team.
- Achieved increased productivity by streamlining business processes and systems.
- Organised regular staff training sessions, boosting skills acquisition and knowledge transfer among the workforce.
- Developed new policies and procedures, improving operational efficiency.
- Mediated in disputes between staff members, maintaining harmony within the team.
- Created an inclusive work environment through fair treatment practices fostering diversity and equality among staff members.
- Monitored employee performance to identify areas requiring additional training or development efforts.
- Improved team morale with regular feedback sessions and recognition of achievements.
- Streamlined operations by implementing new strategies for task delegation.
- Led team meetings to foster open communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained strict adherence to company standards, resulting in consistent quality of work output.
- Input current metrics into tracking documents and spreadsheets and prepared reports.
- Identified skills gaps and arranged relevant training to upskill clerical team.
- Instructed employees in company policies and procedures, maximising compliance and consistency.
- Partnered collaboratively with other departments to determine optimum schedules for special projects.
Supervisor
Nissan (NMUK)
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
1987.05 - 2008.05
- Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
- Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
- Encouraged open dialogue amongst team members, promoted an inclusive work environment.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for hiring quality staff members.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Conducted performance appraisals with employees for career development discussions.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Tracked employee performance, assessed daily output and implemented corrective actions to close gaps.
- Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
- Arranged manufacturing schedules to minimise downtime.
- Organised recruitment activities to reflect department requirements and budget.
- Followed optimum practices for [Type] manufacturing and incorporated latest methodologies.
Education
GCSEs - English Language
Seaham Secondry School
SunderlandGCSEs - English Literature
Seaham Secondry School
SunderlandGCSEs - Maths
Seaham Secondry School
SunderlandCertificate of Higher Education - Business Management
Seaham Secondry School
SunderlandSkills
Leadership competence
Customer services excellence
Technical proficiency
Delegating effectively
Ethical standards
Business development
Scheduling coordination
Staff development
Budgeting and forecasting
Performance metrics
Cost-reduction strategies
Performance evaluation
Negotiation tactics
Health and Safety regulations
Stock replenishment
Task prioritisation
Staff management
Team motivation
Budgeting and finance
Employee training
Business Analytics
Problem analysis
Deadline adherence
Safety consciousness
Time efficiency
Communication proficiency
Equipment maintenance oversight
Resilience under pressure
Production target setting
Communication skills
Team Leadership
Product knowledge
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Staff recruitment
Written and verbal communication
LEAN manufacturing
Value stream mapping
KPI tracking
Affiliations
- Weight Training
- Watching Sunderland
- Working with stocks & Shares
Accomplishments
6Sigma Green Belt
Business Management NVQ,1,2,3,4 & 5
Certification
- All Nissan Press Shop Power Press licences
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
NISSAN (NMUK)
2012.05 - 2026.01
Senior supervisor
Marrill Engineering
2011.02 - 2012.05
Senior Supervisor
Vickers Pressings
2008.05 - 2011.02
Supervisor
Nissan (NMUK)
1987.05 - 2008.05
GCSEs - English Language
Seaham Secondry School
GCSEs - English Literature
Seaham Secondry School
GCSEs - Maths
Seaham Secondry School
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
Seaham Secondry School