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Steven Harper

Basingstoke,Hampshire

Summary

Strong leader

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Operations manager

Yodel
Reading
10.2022 - Current

In charge of 54 man in van drivers and 63 home couriers along with 20 Yodel employees

Making sure that all deliveries approx 12k are delivered and collections are picked up and return to depot in time to reach the departing trunk,

Dealing with key clients such as Argos , Asda , GXO, Sainsbury, to make sure they hit 99.5 delivery target

Also support in the Health and Safety of the depot

Coordinated daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.

Support members in understanding operational processes and best practices.

Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.

Team leader

DHL Express
Reading, Berks
08.1997 - 05.2010

Support operations manager on the daily responsibilities starting at 05.00 my duties where to ensure all tours where covered and support for over loaded tours was made available,

I managed the staff annual leave

Booked agencies when needed

Dealt with customer claims finding proof of delivery confirmation

I was also assessed to driver a counter balance fork lift

Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.

Monitored daily operations whilst reducing operational cost significantly keeping to budget of the cost per parcel

Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills of team

Sorter

Securicor omega express
Basingstoke, Hampshire
09.1995 - 08.1997

Working splits shifts

Loading and unloading lorries

Sorted incoming shipments to ensure accurate and efficient distribution.

Sorted items for delivery, ensuring accurate dispatch to customers.

Education

The Hurst
Baughurst, Hampshire
08/1982 - 05/1987

Skills

  • Cost reduction and efficiency
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Leadership development
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Leadership skills
  • Team player

Timeline

Operations manager

Yodel
10.2022 - Current

Team leader

DHL Express
08.1997 - 05.2010

Sorter

Securicor omega express
09.1995 - 08.1997

The Hurst
08/1982 - 05/1987
Steven Harper