Matthew Grice

• implement and deliver 5S changes across the shopfloor
• Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
• Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
• Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
• Implemented new working methods which improved overall efficiency of the team operations.
• Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
• Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
• Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
• Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
• Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.

• Mitigated downtime through proactive troubleshooting of loom-related issues.
• Meeting set production and quality criteria when operating machinery
• To be active in the development and maintenance of learn initiatives and principles and 5S organisational standards.
• Undertake fault finding and basic mechanical repairs
• Keeping a high lever of cleaning standard on and around the loom area.

My Job at Sigmatex was a Weaver/Warper on the shift - this was the first time I had ever worked with Carbon fibre and really enjoyed the challenge of learning a completely new skill, by the end of my time at Sigmatex I was promoted to Weaver Trainer and was training the new staff which was very rewarding that I was trusted to do the job, many of the staff I trained to weave are still with the company and have moved into higher roles in the business.

My daily duties were -

• Met strict deadlines without compromising on the quality of produced fabrics.
• Coordinated with team members efficiently for smoother workflow.
• Documented daily production data related to material usage and product completion.
• Kept a high level of housekeeping of the entire loom equipment and immediate area in line with FOD prevention programme

During my time working for Tesco I was able to progress to trainee manager. I had a small team that I was responsible for to ensure they were hitting their daily targets and dealt with any issues that would prevent them from doing their job. I would make sure they got the and training they required. I was also able to develop and learn new skills in the management roll which I have never delt with before and was a great experience for me.

• Enhanced team productivity by providing constructive feedback during meetings.
• Promoted a positive work culture through open communication and teamwork.
• Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles efficiently to maintain schedule adherence.
• Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
• Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
• Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
• Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.

• Adhered strictly to company procedures whilst handling expensive items, reducing potential losses from damages or thefts.
• Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new stock management techniques.
• Assisted in the reduction of stock discrepancies with thorough inventory checks.
• Ensured timely dispatch of goods to customers with diligent order picking and packing.
• Organised warehouse layout for improved workflow and safety.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the workplace, promoting a healthier environment.
• Kept accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring data integrity.
• Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles efficiently to maintain schedule adherence.
• Inspected goods upon receipt, ensuring high product quality for customer satisfaction,.
• Assisted in annual stock counting exercise diligently, confirming accuracy of recorded inventory levels.
• Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.