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Peter Newman

Brighouse,Calderdale

Summary

Versatile Operations Supervisor adept at taking on routine and complex business challenges with a resourceful and creative approach. Recognised as a driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with a history of streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Decora blinds
Huddersfield, Kirklees
05.2021 - Current
  • Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
  • Reviewed accuracy and compliance of internal documentation, maintaining reliable and precise business records.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Oversaw daily shipping operations, including loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management and supervising the work of 30 team members..
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Noted employee absences and grievances, and improved team development and performance with right training.
  • Adhered to employee relations processes while recruiting, retaining and developing staff.
  • Drove performance while managing and maintaining customer expectations, quality standards and SLAs.
  • Reviewed and assessed operations performance, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
  • Motivated and trained employees to maximise team productivity.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Monitored daily and weekly KPIs, implementing improvement strategies to maintain on-track status.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improved operational efficiency, maximising profit potential.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.

Section Leader

Ilke Homes
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Planned large team rotas to achieve full coverage and KPI delivery.
  • Resolved defects and anomalies using root cause analysis.
  • Supervised equipment repairs and troubleshooting to restore operations.
  • Conducted regular safety and quality checks to establish stable manufacturing operations.
  • Oversaw effective loading and distribution of large lorries.
  • Drove strong service culture through team huddles and 1:1 feedback sessions.
  • Investigated accidents and near misses, updating training and policies to protect staff.
  • Hit targets by coaching team and recommending areas for improvement.
  • Trained staff to build product lines and systems knowledge.
  • Operated forklift and powered pallet truck to safely manoeuvre goods.

Shift Manager

Hall and Botterill Ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.2007 - 08.2019
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximise team performance.
  • Conducted audits and reviews to enhance team performance.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
  • Ordered stock and procured services to deliver on company goals.
  • Increased team efficiency by analysing staff and equipment performance.
  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring required coverage to meet shift needs within budget.
  • Updated training and procedures to address skills gaps and challenges.
  • Led by example and demonstrated company best practices.
  • Evaluated team outputs and delivered constructive feedback to aid professional development.
  • Developed continuous improvement initiatives to drive team efficiencies.
  • Kept employees operating productively to meet business and customer needs.
  • Employed forward-thinking mindset to anticipate and quickly eliminate issues on shift.
  • Completed comprehensive shift reports to support seamless handovers.
  • Addressed staff absences and holiday requests to achieve consistent rota coverage.
  • Handled disciplinary investigations and hearings with strong employee relations knowledge.
  • Maintained neat and tidy workstation to promote cleanliness and sanitation guidelines.

Production Supervisor

William Cook
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2000 - 10.2007
  • Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.
  • Supervised all production phases, from design and development to timely manufacture and dispatch.
  • Directed production team of 55 , continuously improving efficiency.
  • Enforced housekeeping guidelines to protect production workflow.
  • Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Coordinated repairs with maintenance department to keep machinery operational.
  • Managed product tests to verify functionality and quality.
  • Directed risk assessment activities to pinpoint and mitigate effects on production.
  • Implemented measures to boost productivity, reduce waste and cut costs.
  • Interviewed and recruited staff with required skills and background.

Education

GCSEs -

Foxwood High Scholl
Leeds

Skills

  • Employee performance analysis
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • High-pressure environments
  • Relationship building
  • Quality compliance procedures
  • Lean methodologies
  • Productivity improvement specialist
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • 5S auditing
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Manufacturing expertise

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Decora blinds
05.2021 - Current

Section Leader

Ilke Homes
08.2019 - 05.2021

Shift Manager

Hall and Botterill Ltd
12.2007 - 08.2019

Production Supervisor

William Cook
04.2000 - 10.2007

GCSEs -

Foxwood High Scholl

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