Mark Needham
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Quality control and stock control specialist with strengths in inspection, record keeping and safety compliance. Manages high-volume goods checks, stock reconciliation and supplier coordination. Focused on accurate reporting, reduced discrepancies and reliable warehouse support.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Qualitiy controller on pre-Stressed Anchors
Treanor Pujol Ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2016.04 - 2026.01
- Strip, Clean and check Anchors and make ready to use on a daily basis of up to 600 a a day
- Make daily notes of all incoming and outgoing Anchors,
- Produced timely reports with strict adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinated cross-departmental budget planning, facilitated effective resource utilisation.
- Weekly stock counting
- Achieved accurate forecasting with meticulous budget management.
- Negotiated favourable terms with suppliers, resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Identified potential risks in products, enhancing overall safety measures.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards for employee wellbeing.
- Optimised resource utilisation by coordinating closely with supply chain management team regarding material shortages or delays.
- Achieved accurate results through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Conducted routine checks on production line, ensuring consistent output quality.
- Provided detailed reports after every inspection, supporting informed decision making.
- Kept quality paperwork accurately updated and filed for ease of reference.
- Worked with meticulous accuracy and attention to detail for faultless results.
- Kept accurate records of testing results and defective products identified per day.
- Followed strict procedures to document rejected parts for quality assurance and traceability purposes.
- Performed visual inspections of raw materials, components and subassemblies in line with inspection plans to guarantee cohesive outputs.
- Supervised and helped newly hired quality inspectors improve inspection skills.
- Returned defective products to manufacturing for repairs and inspected repairs to confirm quality.
- Adhered to health and safety guidelines for equipment use to keep working environment safe.
Warehouse supervisor, Stock Controller
Komfort Workspace ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2011.02 - 2016.04
- Improved stock control systems, resulting in reduced discrepancies during audits.
- Collaborated with other department managers for smoother interdepartmental transactions.
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Facilitated communication amongst team members for improved work relations.
- Tracked supply chain movements to prevent bottlenecks or delays.
- Coordinated incoming goods, ensuring accuracy in inventory management.
- Increased equipment longevity through routine maintenance checks and services.
- Managed end-of-day clean-up operations, maintaining a tidy working environment.
- Oversaw loading and unloading processes, ensuring safe handling of goods.
- Maintained warehouse layout and organisation for maximum efficiency.
- Improved warehouse layout to maximise storage space.
- Monitored warehouse safety and swiftly resolved hazards.
- Enhanced picking and packing output through targeted team coaching and feedback.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts and low level order pickers with precision.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Conducted regular audits to guarantee accuracy in stock levels.
- Managed stock control processes, ensuring efficient inventory management.
- Resolved discrepancies in invoices effectively, avoiding potential financial loss.
- Maintained updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
- Handled purchase orders timely, reducing delays in deliveries.
- Coordinated with sales and warehouse departments, facilitating smooth operations.
- Tailored purchasing plans according to budget constraints for cost-efficiency .
- Liaised with suppliers for the procurement of necessary goods.
- Organised the storage area meticulously, ensuring easy access to items.
- Monitored stock levels constantly for preventing overstocks or understocks situations.
- Ensured prompt delivery of orders by coordinating with suppliers.
- Maintained neat and clean store areas in line with health and safety policies.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
- Used barcode scanners to document inventory transactions, maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout stock room.
- Controlled best before dates to properly utilise stock.
- Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.
- Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.
- Oversaw purchase order processing from requisition to receipt, reducing risk of delays and errors with meticulous follow-up.
- Followed and enforced established inventory procedures, reducing errors and maintaining strict deadline management.
- Minimised reporting errors when working in fast-paced environment with high volume of inventory.
- Sourced required inventory items and aligned replenishment with warehouse needs.
- Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
- Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
Education
CSEs - Maths , English Language ,History, Science Biology
Brigshaw Comprehensive
Great preston , Kippax, Leeds 1981.09 - 1986.06
Skills
- Storage area maintenance
- Returned goods handling
- Pallet jack handling
- Fast-Paced environment adaptability
- Goods inwards processing
- Records keeping and filing
- Supply chain comprehension
- Stock rotation practices
- Warehouse workflow familiarity
- Quality control diligence
- Computerised tracking systems usage
- Packaging expertise
- Manual handling
- Picking and packing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Order processing
- Forklift operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Stock management
- Quality Control
- Quality standards
- Fast learner
- Heavy lifting
- First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory management
- Statistical analysis software
- Compliance checking
- Goods-Out processing
- Quality control check
- Product identification
- Purchasing procedures
- Record-keeping
- Material handling
- Stock reconciliation
- Warehouse coordination
- Counterbalance Forklift Truck driving
- Stock replenishment optimisation
- Lifting techniques
Affiliations
- i like socialising, Family events and outings, holidays Abroad, Camping Darts and pool
Timeline
Qualitiy controller on pre-Stressed Anchors
Treanor Pujol Ltd
2016.04 - 2026.01
Warehouse supervisor, Stock Controller
Komfort Workspace ltd
2011.02 - 2016.04
CSEs - Maths , English Language ,History, Science Biology
Brigshaw Comprehensive
1981.09 - 1986.06