Ovidiu Pana

• Drive organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives across business and project environments. Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, prioritise, and implement improvement strategies aligned to strategic objectives.
• Lead end-to-end improvement cycles — from diagnostic and root cause analysis through to implementation and benefits realisation — embedding Lean and CI methodologies to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by coaching teams, facilitating workshops, and enabling sustainable adoption of new ways of working.

• Analyze and improve current work practices, while educating teams on process enhancements.
• Develop, test, and implement innovative work methods and Lean processes to boost efficiency.
• Conduct thorough audits and process mapping, recommending changes to reduce operational waste.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and ensure the effectiveness of escalation processes.
• Champion performance excellence and best practices throughout the business.
• Implement Lean techniques, including standard work procedures and error-proofing.
• Deliver continuous training and development, fostering a culture of ongoing improvement.
• Perform comprehensive root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues innovatively.
• Conduct risk assessments to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Communicate effectively with various departments and stakeholders, promoting and maintaining high standards.

• Supervised and managed multiple warehouse departments, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Identified problems and proposed solutions to the management team.
• Maintained a safe and efficient work environment.
• Conducted meetings and performance reviews.
• Managed the return-to-work process for colleagues.
• Fostered a positive and supportive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Motivated colleagues to perform at their best.

As a Warehouse Team Leader, I took pride in leading by example and ensuring the success of our team.

• Actively performed tasks in various warehouse departments, including Reach truck, Goods in, and APR/THS.
• Served as buddy trainer, responsible for training and onboarding new colleagues.
• Ensured that new colleagues had a thorough understanding of job responsibilities and adhered to health and safety protocols.
• Provided assistance and support to underperforming colleagues, offering guidance and encouragement to help them improve and meet expectations.