Miles Freeman

Influential Senior Manager with varied management experience and a sustained record of success in the Business-to-Business marketplace. Extensive background in production-oriented recycling & chemicals industries, managing operational and environmental priorities to meet strategic objectives.

As a motivational leader with a record of success in Industrial environments seeking change opportunities, whilst capitalising on technologies and improved methods to surpass targets, utilising innovative/creative ideas and very strong strategic, marketing and problem solving skills.

With a passion for value-add products/services in the markets for the benefit of all stakeholders, and as a results-driven, ambitious and a competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement.

Now seeking a challenging role within a progressive organisation

• Strategic Planning & Leadership: Focuses on developing strategies that invest in future sustainable business success
• Presents sound business cases supported with strong evidence
• Communicates clearly to teams, displaying purpose in achieving overall business objectives
• Marketing: Very strong leadership, and management and execution of the fundamental building blocks of businesses and their integration across Logistics, Operations, Technology, finance, commercial, people and systems to achieve strategic objectives and growth
• Operational Management & Control: Organises business resources and processes so that all are working towards common goals
• Uses management information to highlight priority areas and ensure planned expenditure delivers anticipated benefits
• Experienced in 5S and Lean manufacturing techniques
• People Management: Firm believer in participative style of engagement to encourage ideas and good decision making at all levels
• Helps identify development needs and addresses through planned training supported with mentoring and coaching
• Problem Solving: Conducts a structured approach to determining the best methods for gaining competitive advantage and stronger performance when facing complex and challenging situations
• Commercial/Financial Acumen: Full budget responsibility (up to £50mmn), forecasting and budgetary control skills into the drive for profit improvement
• Market Knowledge: Clear awareness of opportunities and drivers in the sector, managing operational development and position, conducts regular reviews of market dynamics
• Communication: Consistent, clear, inclusive and fact-based communication style
• Influences internal and external stakeholders by considering other viewpoints and drivers when deciding most appropriate communication method and content.