STEVEN MONTAGUE
Eastergate,West Sussex
Summary
Senior operations leader with 30+ years’ experience transforming performance across logistics, transport, manufacturing, food production, warehousing, and commercial environments. Known for stabilising underperforming operations, embedding compliance, and building high‑performing teams that deliver measurable results.
Combines operational depth with strong commercial awareness, financial control, and strategic planning. Thrives in fast‑paced, complex environments, leading change with clarity, confidence, and a people‑first approach.
Manufacturing/Sigma 6 methodologies to drive cost-reduction strategies, performance monitoring improvements and enhanced customer experience.
Proficient in ERP/MRP/WMS systems and transportation management systems, combining financial acumen, budgeting & forecasting capability, HR & recruitment experience, conflict resolution to optimise operational efficiency and support long-term organisational growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
BOM Manager
Green Tech Automotive
Bognor Regis
2025.07 - 2025.12
- Managed and implemented complete Bill of Materials (BOM) for production processes.
- Led a rollout of Progress Plus ERP, enhancing production efficiency.
- Coordinated the transportation of prototype AC Cobras across the UK and Europe.
Head of Operations
easyStorage
Newhaven, East Sussex
2024.07 - 2025.06
- Restructured operations to increase productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Built and trained international removal teams delivering UK and overseas moves.
- Completed Driver CPC (2024) and refreshed National CPC (2025).
- Redundancy was made in June 2025 sold to another company.
Depot Manager (CPC) – FTC
The Albex Group
2024.05 - 2024.06
- Fixed Term Contract was to deliver full change management following site separation of two companies with in the Albex group to their own sites.
- Updated transport compliance to Traffic Commissioner standards.
- Achieved 99% KPIs and 100% OTIF.
- Reorganised office systems and compliance documentation
Head of Operations – (FTC)
Lizzies Food Factory
2023.02 - 2024.04
- To maintain operational performance and structured processes and decommissioning of the factory and structured reduction of staff due to company being dissolved. This was successfully achieved with in 3 month contract period.
- Ensured full BRC & SALSA compliance.
- Continue to maintain culture, communication, and customer focus to close date.
Director
Monty’s Bakery
2016.04 - 2023.01
- Achieved record revenues (2016–2019).
- Built a motivated team with strong KPIs and service standards.
- Secured cost-effective supply chains and improved production efficiency.
General Manager
IT Protect
2013.02 - 2016.03
- Held full P&L responsibility and delivered major change programme.
- Rebuilt sales and finance teams (40 staff), transforming loss-making regions.
- Achieved four consecutive years of profitable growth.
Head of Operations
Eurotek Office Furniture
2004.05 - 2013.01
- Change management of production work flow of 80000 sqft warehouse to improve productivity and efficiency of c140 operators.
- Implemented lean manufacturing, improving production by 7.5% and reducing costs by 6%.
- Restructured fleet and sales operations, saving £125k annually.
- Built strong customer relationships across government and commercial sectors.
Branch Manager
Bishops Move
1995.01 - 2003.12
- Youngest General Manager at age 21.
- Delivered major relocations including DEFRA and Whitehall (2,000+ staff).
- Managed Honduras flood relief operation (280,000 tons of aid).
- Built international relocation teams delivering end-to-end moves.
Education
GCSEs - 12, C+
St Phillip Howard High School
Barnham09.1998
A-Levels - 3, C+
Chichester College
Chichester09.1998
Skills
- Operational Leadership
- Transport Compliance
- Fleet Management c90 vehicles
- National CPC
- ISO 9001/14001
- FORS/COSHH/IOSH/Hazchem
- ERP/MRP/WMS
- Data Analysis
- HR & Recruitment
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lean Manufacturing
- Sigma 6
- Change Management
- Training & Development
- Customer Experience
- Multidrop Logistics
- European Shipping
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Health & Safety
- Forklift operation
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Financial acumen
- Conflict Resolution
- Health and safety assessments
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- National CPC (Refreshed 2025)
- Driver DCPC (2024)
- Level 2 Warehousing
- Equality & Diversity
- Food & Hygiene
- First Aid (2025)
- CSCS
Affiliations
- Very much enjoy in my spare time fishing both sea and fresh water and a want to be home chef.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BOM Manager
Green Tech Automotive
2025.07 - 2025.12
Head of Operations
easyStorage
2024.07 - 2025.06
Depot Manager (CPC) – FTC
The Albex Group
2024.05 - 2024.06
Head of Operations – (FTC)
Lizzies Food Factory
2023.02 - 2024.04
Director
Monty’s Bakery
2016.04 - 2023.01
General Manager
IT Protect
2013.02 - 2016.03
Head of Operations
Eurotek Office Furniture
2004.05 - 2013.01
Branch Manager
Bishops Move
1995.01 - 2003.12
GCSEs - 12, C+
St Phillip Howard High School
A-Levels - 3, C+
Chichester College