Thomas Hooper
Leominster,Herefordshire
Summary
Warehouse Supervisor with a proven background in warehouse operations, stock control and team leadership. Currently supervising warehouse operations at Hereford Contract Canning, working closely with Production, Planning and Transport to deliver safe, efficient and accurate warehouse performance. Passionate about continuous improvement, developing people and improving operational processes. Proactive leader with strong Business Central and Excel skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse Supervisor
Hereford Contract Canning
Hereford
2026.01 - 2026.07
- Supervise warehouse operations and directly manage three warehouse operatives.
- Monitor daily KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
- Manage holidays and staffing levels to maintain operational cover.
- Implemented health and safety initiatives to ensure compliance across the warehouse. and raise improvement opportunities.
- Achieved certification to operate forklifts on-site, enhancing operational efficiency. including double handlers.
- Improved warehouse layout and stock organisation, optimising waste stream processes for enhanced operational flow.
- Maintain stock accuracy through daily inventory checks.
- Conducted return-to-work meetings and probation reviews, supporting staff development and facilitating smooth transitions.
- Attend daily planning meetings with Production, Planning and Transport.
- Use Microsoft Business Central and Excel daily.
- Supported warehouse management responsibilities following the Warehouse Manager's departure.
- Managed day to day clean up operations, maintaining a tidy working environment.
- Ensured safety regulations compliance by conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborated with other department managers for smoother interdepartmental transactions.
Stock Control Team Leader
Wyevale Nurseries
2022.01 - 2026.01
- Managed inventory accuracy, resolved operational issues, communicated with management, and operated tractors, forklifts, and telehandlers to ensure smooth operations.
- Optimised workflow processes to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture that enhanced team collaboration.
- Progressed from Tractor Driver to Stock Control Team Leader.
Deputy Manager
Stonegate Pub Group
2014.08 - 2021.12
- Led teams, managed stock, resolved operational issues, and developed staff to enhance operational efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Utilised strategic planning to drive business growth.
- Implemented time management strategies to increase productivity across team activities.
- Supervised team members to ensure effective task completion.
- Supervised team members to ensure effective task completion. for optimal task completion.
Education
A-Levels - Art and Design
Hereford College Of Arts
Hereford, HerefordshireGCSEs -
Aylestone School
Hereford, HerefordshireSkills
- Warehouse operations and stock control
- Inventory optimisation
- Health and safety compliance
- KPI monitoring and continuous improvement
- Forklift operations
- Business Central and Excel
- Team leadership and planning
- Effective communication
Certification
- GCSE English, Mathematics and Science
- A Level Art & Design
- FLT Licences
- PA1 & PA6 Pesticide Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Hereford Contract Canning
2026.01 - 2026.07
Stock Control Team Leader
Wyevale Nurseries
2022.01 - 2026.01
Deputy Manager
Stonegate Pub Group
2014.08 - 2021.12
A-Levels - Art and Design
Hereford College Of Arts
GCSEs -
Aylestone School