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Michael Paterson

Michael Paterson

Ruskington,Lincolnshire

Summary

Experienced Food Re-Pack Shift Manager skilled in organising and overseeing work floor, stock management and department operations. Maintains productivity through stringent workflow management and resource allocation. Results-oriented and successful in motivating employees and planning day to day and long-term operations. Knowledgeable about industry practices.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work history

Shift Manager Re-Pack

Magnavale, XPO Log, Norbert Dentre., Chr. Salvesen
Grantham, Lincolnshire
04.2002 - Current
  • Managed New Product Development (NPD) processes within section to facilitate successful trials and product launches.
  • Monitored section budget, making every effort to maximise efficiency and profits.
  • Monitored stock levels and made key decisions about stock control.
  • Oversaw ordering, receiving and merchandising of new stock.
  • Maintained section service levels in alignment with company standards.
  • Walked work floor regularly, identifying problems and resolving urgent issues.
  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring required coverage to meet shift needs within budget.
  • Held regular staff meetings to brief team on new products and promotions.
  • Enforced compliance with legal, safety and health guidelines to reduce team risk.
  • Generated incident reports and implemented preventative action to eliminate reoccurrence of similar issues.
  • Conducted disciplinary action in line with company policies.
  • Trained new employees in company policies and procedures.
  • Performed regular performance appraisals, working with individuals to devise plans towards making necessary improvements.
  • Organised staff professional development training to improve service delivery.
  • Collaborated with HR department to recruit and hire new employees to meet section staffing needs.
  • Additional Experience as Re-Pack Planner and Cold-Store Shift Manager

Sergeant

British Army
Aldershot, Osnabruck, Germany
06.1980 - 04.2002
  • Responsible for the Quartermasters accounts and stores with a value of £1.5 m.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Management

Institute of Management
UK

NVQ Level 2 - Business Improvement Techniques

In House
UK

Certificate of Higher Education - English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, and Metalwork

Wilmslow Modern Secondary School
Wilmslow, Cheshire East

Skills

  • Logistical planning
  • KPI management
  • Compliance management
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Rota management
  • Performance appraisals
  • Training and development

Languages

English
Native
German
Intermediate

Hobbies

Gardening

Walking

Music

Timeline

Shift Manager Re-Pack

Magnavale, XPO Log, Norbert Dentre., Chr. Salvesen
04.2002 - Current

Sergeant

British Army
06.1980 - 04.2002

NVQ Level 4 - Management

Institute of Management

NVQ Level 2 - Business Improvement Techniques

In House

Certificate of Higher Education - English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Physics, and Metalwork

Wilmslow Modern Secondary School

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