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Spencer Maynard

Bicester,Oxfor

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in warehouse management systems, regulatory compliance, and lean warehousing techniques. Demonstrates strong skills in conflict resolution, project management, and process improvement orientation. Proven track record in material handling equipment, cost-reduction strategies, and wastage reduction. Adept at team leadership and motivation, continuous improvement strategies, and strategic leadership. Experienced in recruitment and training with a focus on compliance oversight. Committed to driving operational excellence and achieving organisational goals through innovative solutions.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

BRITA Water Filter Systems Ltd.
Bicester, Oxfordshire
06.2004 - 03.2025
  • Led health and safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in Consumer team.
  • Developed contingency plans, minimising disruption during peak periods or unforeseen events.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, leading to a significant reduction in overheads annually.
  • Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs for Consumer division
  • Conducted performance reviews for individual growth and overall team improvement.
  • Reduced order processing times by improving picking and packing methods using multiple Lean tools
  • Optimised space utilisation by rearranging warehouse layout.
  • Enhanced team morale with open communication and positive leadership
  • Liaised with transport companies to enable on-time deliveries nationwide.
  • Led health and safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Directed staff training for improved competency and productivity levels.
  • Ensured safe working conditions through routine equipment maintenance checks and TPM.
  • Improved accuracy of stock control with regular stock takes and database updates.
  • Maintained clean work environment using 5S, promoting effective workflow and reducing hazards.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
  • Worked with supply chain professionals to monitor and replenish inventory levels.
  • Reduced safety hazards and fostered sustainability through careful sorting and disposal of refuse and recyclables.
  • Spearheaded improvements in warehouse operations enabling my team to optimise efficiency
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan compliant supply of goods.
  • Introduced a digital Shop Floor Management process to Operations (Production and Logistics) in Bicester and Barnsley
  • Overhauled existing systems to install SAP WMS and creating specific transactions with developers to integrate picking processes
  • Led and/or supported many improvement projects supporting the Brita Groups Operational targets aligned with the overall 5 year strategy.
  • Held annual account reviews with Consumer Account Managers Sales team to identify areas of improvement and cost reduction in the supply of Consumer products
  • Visited and held meetings with customers to align improvements or resolve issues regarding supply of Consumer products

Warehouse Operative

Bibby Distribution
Bicester, Oxfordshire
06.2003 - 06.2004

Worked rotating shifts responsible for loading and unloading trailers, retrieval of pallets for loading using a VNA Truck and hand picking orders operating A4 pallet stacker

Picker and Forklift Driver

ECOLAB Ltd.
Bicester, Oxfordshire
09.2001 - 05.2003

Responsible for picking orders, preparing for transport and loading pallets on to trailers

Goods In and stores

Excel Timbalex
Bicester, Oxfordshire
06.1994 - 08.2001

Working in Goods In/Stores on rotating shifts where my various roles consisted of loading and unloading trailers, checking and receiving goods and stock rotation.

Responsible for ordering packaging and provided cover for the Stores Supervisor when on leave

Education

8 week Leadership course - Leadership Academy

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
06.2014 - 08.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Distribution, warehouse and storage operations

NVQ
Bicester, Oxfordshire
09.2006 - 01.2008

GCSEs - National Curriculum

The Marlborough School
Woodstock, Oxfordshire
09.1987 - 06.1992

Skills


  • Warehouse management system proficiency
  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Lean warehousing techniques
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Process improvement orientation
  • Material handling equipment experience
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Wastage reduction
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Continuous improvement strategies
  • Strategic leadership
  • Recruitment and training
  • Compliance oversight

Certification

D2 Reach and Straddle Truck over 8m lift


Counterbalance Forklift Truck


IPAF 3a Mobile Vertical Scissor lift (expired 2023)


Full UK Drivers license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

8 week Leadership course - Leadership Academy

Oxford Brookes University
06.2014 - 08.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Distribution, warehouse and storage operations

NVQ
09.2006 - 01.2008

Warehouse Manager

BRITA Water Filter Systems Ltd.
06.2004 - 03.2025

Warehouse Operative

Bibby Distribution
06.2003 - 06.2004

Picker and Forklift Driver

ECOLAB Ltd.
09.2001 - 05.2003

Goods In and stores

Excel Timbalex
06.1994 - 08.2001

GCSEs - National Curriculum

The Marlborough School
09.1987 - 06.1992
Spencer Maynard