Russell Wood

Within my role as supply chain supervisor I manage a group of employees, ensuring that stock is readily available and as a team we distribute this to the ward areas and surrounding clinics as required. My Job role involves-

• Managed warehouse staff to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conducted risk assessments to ensure continuous supply flow.
• Enforced health and safety regulations in the warehouse, promoting a safer work environment.
• Managed conflict resolution amongst team members, improving overall productivity.
• Implemented new software for enhanced tracking ability, IM system to manage and monitor stock.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely delivery of products, ensuring ward areas/clinics have adequate stock.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams for improved workflow efficiency, working with multi disciplinary teams to ensure stock availability.
• Optimised inventory levels for improved cost-effectiveness, looking and evaluating different suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness for the trust.
• Conducted supplier evaluations for better contract negotiation.
• Achieved seamless operations with regular supplier communication.
• Increased efficiency by streamlining supply chain processes.
• Improved order fulfilment rates through effective team management.
• Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
• Oversaw order processing operations, reducing errors in dispatches.
• Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
• Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
• Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
• Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
• Authored and implemented detailed operational and administrative procedures, enforcing necessary controls across all departments.
• Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
• Conducted thorough analysis of purchasing storage and distribution practices, ensuring compliance with latest industry standards.
• Administered expenditure, preventing budget overages with successful control strategies.
• Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
• Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.

• Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.
• Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
• Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
• Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
• Responded promptly to calls from nursing staff or doctors, enhancing patient care and service responsiveness.
• Moved heavy equipment between departments, facilitating optimal use of resources.
• Adhered strictly to infection control policies while handling clinical waste or cleaning spillages; upheld best practices in health and safety management at all times.
• Assisted nurses during emergency situations, aiding efficient patient care, i.e. Major haemorrhage and holding the emergency on call bleep for major incidents.
• Managed collection of medical waste using appropriate containment methods and personal protective equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
• Promoted health and safety regulations across the hospital setting through regular checks on fire exits and equipment safety measures.
• Manage distribution of post and parcels within hospital premises to enhance communication and operational efficiency.
• Delivered lab specimens within required timelines, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Supported visitors with directions around the hospital, enhancing user experience.
• Extended support during patient admissions process, escorting them from reception area to respective wards and rooms.
• Facilitated distribution of medical gases between departments to support clinical needs.
• Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs in line with hospital policies and correct manual handling techniques.
• Undertook delivery of specimens and blood samples to laboratories.
• Worked flexibly to meet round-the-clock service needs of busy hospital departments.
• Maintained thorough knowledge of safeguarding through regular training for optimised patient care provisions.
• Prioritised infection control by consistently adhering to regulations, enhancing continued quality of patient care.
• Securely and professionally transported drugs between main store, pharmacy and relevant wards.
• Executed delivery and acceptance service for clean and dirty linen to ensure seamless laundry operations.
• Handled safe, secure storage and care of patients' property, confirming appropriate items were correctly and accurately returned.
• Reported clinical and no-clinical incidents and accidents to line manager.
• Verified correct, compliant collection, handling and disposal of soiled and clinical hospital waste.
• Distributed medical devices to relevant departments according to order details.
• Employed manual handling knowledge to lift, turn and move patients safely.
• Collaborated and communicated with multidisciplinary teams.
• Complied to strict hygiene procedures to minimise risk of contamination.
• Ensured safe transportation of patients, reducing distress and ensuring comfort during transfers.
• Applied good clinical practices to maintain high quality service.

• Conducted training for new employees to improve job proficiency and boost productivity.
• Optimised operational processes through the implementation of effective procedures to support organisational goals..
• Maintained warehouse layout and organisation for maximum efficiency.
• Managed logistics operations to ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods, minimising risk and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Evaluated performance metrics to improve warehouse operations.
• Performed risk assessments regularly to ensure worker's safety at all times.
• Coordinated incoming goods, ensuring accuracy in inventory management.
• Managed end-of-day clean-up operations, maintaining a tidy working environment.
• Resolved operational issues promptly, minimising disruptions in workflow.
• Facilitated communication amongst team members for improved work relations.
• Managed warehouse inventories, suggesting and implementing ideas to improve product movement processes.
• Monitored warehouse safety and swiftly resolved hazards.
• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
• Minimised accidents and near misses with rigorous health and safety training.
• Briefed team on productivity targets and process changes.
• Operated forklifts and low-level order pickers to ensure efficient and accurate order fulfilment.
• Delivered performance appraisals to drive team productivity.
• Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfil contract terms.
• Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
• Recorded stock items and managed inventory data using manual and computerised systems.
• Stock items on shelves in stock rooms, warehouses, and storage yards to ensure accessibility and inventory accuracy.
• Verify inventory calculations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms or other areas.
• Drive lorries in order to pick up incoming stock or to deliver parts to designated locations.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

• Assist operations Manager in day to day running of the warehouse, To assist the Team Leader in the everyday running of the despatch centre.
• Facilitated a unified team operation to enhance productivity and cohesiveness.
• Coordinated logistics of picking and despatch to ensure all scheduled shops are accurately packed and dispatched by shift completion.
• Maintain a close relationship with transport providers to sustain an efficient and safe despatch operation.
• Manage New Shop pick operation to deliver new shop stock in line with Head Office opening schedule.
• Coordinated absence management protocols and developed tailored return-to-work plans to address individual employee needs and organisational requirements.
• Manage discipline and performance of all team members.
• Oversee allocation of holiday entitlement to warehouse operatives to maintain a balanced workforce capable of meeting demands.
• A daily briefing with Team Leaders to ensure cohesive operation of Dispatch Centre.
• Implemented and monitored KPIs to optimise picking and despatch rates for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Health and safety - making sure all health and safety guidelines are adhered to within the warehouse to maintain a safe working environment, following the 5's procedures.
• Ensured cleanliness and organisation of warehouse areas to promote a safe and productive environment.
• Managing routine checks of all MHE to ensure operation throughout the warehouse.
• Coordinated meetings and workshops to develop comprehensive forward planning strategies, utilising project management tools and methodologies.
• Specialist stock ensuring orders are correct and ready for despatch.
• Promoted a positive work environment through morale-boosting initiatives.
• Utilised time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Met quality standards consistently with rigorous checks and balances.
• Delegated tasks effectively to maximise productivity.
• Encouraged open communication, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Improved team performance by implementing effective communication strategies.
• Ensured smooth daily operations with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Achieved project completion deadlines with efficient task delegation.
• Ensured relevant company policies and procedures were adhered to and paperwork was completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Promoted professionalism among staff to develop productive relationships.
• Followed opening, closing and shift changeover procedures for seamless operations.
• Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
• Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
• Enhanced team performance by proactively identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable strategies.
• Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
• Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
• Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
• Upskilled team members by planning and delivering training workshops.
• Prioritised and assigned tasks for strategic and optimised distribution of workloads.
• Led shifts and motivated team to drive sales.
• Mentored employees to maximise development potential.
• Led motivated staff to achieve KPI targets and errors.
• Managed staff when errors occurred during picking and how to minimise these to prevent future errors.

• Building and construction of wooden cases to ensure safe transportation of goods.
• Attending site to measure goods and provide correct measurements to comply with health & safety guidelines when securing products to be transported.
• Gained security level 4 pass, enabling me to pack goods and not have to pass through customs.
• Loading and unloading of containers of air freight and sea freight products.
• Delivery of air freight to local airports.
• This position saw me hold a high level of responsibility due to the nature of the business and caring for clients possessions in a respectful manor.
• Executed careful inspection of items for damage, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Applied labels to packaged goods, increasing accuracy during shipping process.
• Streamlined warehouse operations through meticulous sorting of merchandise before packing.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Managed flexible schedules covering nights, weekends, and bank holidays, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to meeting organisational needs.
• Maintained a strong work ethic by arriving on time and proactively preparing for the day's activities.
• Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
• Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

• Utilised a forklift to load and unload pallets of goods, adhering to safety protocols and optimising warehouse space.
• Organised pallets in the warehouse, enhancing space utilisation.
• Assisted in inventory management by updating records after each transaction.
• Implement thorough checks on all warehouse equipment, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Performed daily maintenance checks on forklift to uphold safety and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated expertise in operating various types of forklifts to meet warehouse needs.
• Maintained cleanliness in the work area, promoting a healthy work environment.
• Followed standard operating procedures whilst handling hazardous materials with a forklift.
• Mastered use of warehouse management system software, improving order processing speed.
• Transferred heavy loads across different locations within the warehouse without any damage or accidents.
• Aided in loss prevention efforts through careful handling of products during transportation within the warehouse.
• Effectively stacked goods at appropriate places under given instructions, maintaining orderliness in the warehouse.
• Loaded and unloaded lorries, ensuring timely deliveries for customer satisfaction.
• Contributed to punctual delivery by preparing goods as per dispatch schedules effectively.
• Ensured safe operation of warehouse forklift by following established safety guidelines.
• Facilitated loading and unloading of lorries with palletised goods to support seamless trans-shipment operations.
• Stack products on pallets to ensure organisation and efficiency during transportation.
• Transported pallets of goods to designated areas, continuously meeting productivity targets.
• Labelled items clearly and accurately to limit storage and dispatch issues.
• Kept surrounding areas clean and free from obstructions and spills to minimise accidents.
• Stored received goods in logical and organised manner.
• Moved stock at scheduled times to facilitate organised shipments.
• Checked stock and delivery statuses to plan warehouse operations accordingly.
• Organised pallets to make locating and dispatching deliveries quicker and easier.
• Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
• Maintained clear and hazard-free work sites.
• Assessed pallet contents matched delivery notes for accurate inventories.
• Thoroughly inspected forklifts on a weekly basis to identify wear and damage.
• Recorded goods in and out to maintain accurate, up-to-date stock levels.
• Drove forklift trucks responsibly, upholding staff and environment safety.

• Loading of vans with car parts for dispatch.
• Packing of various car parts ensuring correct item is selected.
• Facilitated planning and coordination of receipts, order assembly, and dispatch of goods to optimise workflow and enhance service delivery.
• Conducted thorough inspections of incoming goods, assessing quantity, type, and quality against delivery specifications.
• Produce work plans each day and prioritise tasks.
• Execute loading and unloading of goods from company vehicles using appropriate handling techniques and equipment.
• Organise items to pick and pack accurately ensuring system stock is updated.
• Operated company vehicles to ensure efficient transportation of goods and personnel.