Matthew Simpson
Summary
Diligent Assistant Operations Manager with proven success in overseeing staffing, scheduling and customer relations. Superior skills in monitoring and managing operational spend to optimise profitability. Manages time and resources well and demonstrates good organisational and leadership qualities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Operations Manager
Associated British Ports
Various locations
07.2019 - 10.2024
- In this role it is my responsibility to manage up to 35 operatives on a daily basis giving them tasks and explaining their roles and responsibilities
- During this role I have worked at a number of terminals across the Humber region, these included, the Finland terminal – here we discharged timber vessels, aluminium coil vessels, Ro-Ro vessels and also handled paperboard for one of our main customers
- Supported resource planning of operational team.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Humber fertiliser terminal – Bringing in all grades of bulk fertiliser, storing in a bulk store from vessel to store by HGV
- Assisted in decreasing operational costs by developing new business processes and revising existing procedures.
I.R.F.T Charge hand
Associated British Ports
HIT Terminal Immingham Dock
02.2019 - 07.2019
- This position is exactly the same as below we underwent a TUPE transfer, roles and responsibilities stayed exactly the same.
Industrial cleaning chargehand
Westfield plant and management services
Immingham dock
01.2017 - 02.2019
- In this position I started as an industrial cleaner keeping dust to a minimum on the conveyor systems at the IRFT which is part of the Humber International Terminal at the port of Immingham
- I quickly showed initiative and skill which subsequently got me the position of charge hand where I had my own team of six cleaners
- My role was to explain to the team what tasks they had, make sure everyone was happy and aware of the task and also join the team and help with everyday tasks
- Safety critical working environment, working to tight schedules, supervision skills.
High pressure water jetting operative
Cape environmental services
Various locations
01.2014 - 12.2016
- In my position at this company I visited many different top tier COMAH sites and power stations the main one being theddlethorpe gas terminal where I was part of a small team entering the sites tanks and vessels to de sludge and water jet them
- I also spent a number of months on the freon replacement project being part of a rescue team and also being a confined space attendant/ hole watcher
- Top tier COMAH site experience, understanding permit to work systems and RAMS, working to strict H&S rules and guidelines.
General assistant
Hertel uk
Retford, Nottinghamshire
05.2014 - 12.2014
- In this position I was part of a 20 strong team of industrial cleaners assisting with the 2014 outage of the boilers on west burton power station
- My duties included general cleaning up of all levels of the boiler making sure there were no hazards around on walkways etc
- I also assisted the welders by fire watching for them
- In the latter part of my employment here I spent 10 weeks on nights assisting oceaneering barrier watching whilst they completed their weld checking
- Completed daily toolbox talks with the team, filled in point of work risk assessments.
Machine operator
Wienerberger uk ltd
Goxhill, north Lincs
01.2011 - 05.2014
- My role here was part of a fast moving production line producing concrete roof tiles
- I was positioned on an industrial concrete mixer feeding the rest of the production line with the materials to make the finished product
- With me being at the very start of the operation it was paramount that I got things right every time
- Fast paced production line, keeping concentration was paramount, team working was also a must, communication with other team members.
Scaffolding labourer
Harsco infrastructure
Immingham, lincs
06.2010 - 01.2011
- My duties in this position included assisting the trained scaffolders bringing them different fittings, clips, boards and tubes to erect scaffolds of various sizes
- This role included working long hours and sometimes even staying away from home
- Correct manual handling techniques, verbal communication essential.
GRP Laminator
ABS Group
Binbrook, Lincs
02.2006 - 06.2010
- In this position I was part of a very small team of 3 making race car panels and body styling parts for the Motorsport industry
- My duties included mould making from scratch, applying gel coats, hand lay-up of fibreglass using epoxy resins and also trimming and finishing the finished product ready for the customer
- Working to deadlines, using own initiative, sometimes dealing with customers.
Education
GCSE -
Vale of ancholme technology college
Brigg, north lincs 09.2000 - 07.2004
Skills
IOSH managing safely in ports
Leadership skills
Operation coordination
Strong IT skills
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Assistant Operations Manager
Associated British Ports
07.2019 - 10.2024
I.R.F.T Charge hand
Associated British Ports
02.2019 - 07.2019
Industrial cleaning chargehand
Westfield plant and management services
01.2017 - 02.2019
General assistant
Hertel uk
05.2014 - 12.2014
High pressure water jetting operative
Cape environmental services
01.2014 - 12.2016
Machine operator
Wienerberger uk ltd
01.2011 - 05.2014
Scaffolding labourer
Harsco infrastructure
06.2010 - 01.2011
GRP Laminator
ABS Group
02.2006 - 06.2010
GCSE -
Vale of ancholme technology college
09.2000 - 07.2004