Graeme Hurst

Experience

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  University of Liverpool

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Accounts Clerk

  IT Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email

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  Forticrete Ltd

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Merseyside Accounts Clerk
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  Nustar Energy, Merseyside

  Jan 1992 - Feb 2012

  Operations Controller
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  NuStar Energy Corporation

  Jul 1992 - Feb 2012

  Senior Operations & Logistics Controller
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  Nustar

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2012

  * Effectively managing the coordination and logistics of regular international import and export of bulk liquid products by sea (principally), rail and road including petroleum, diesel and chemicals for the largest storage depot in the UK.* Recruiting, developing, leading, and motivating a team of staff by monitoring performance, conducting one-to-one appraisals, and identifying training needs in order to ensure a high level of work ethic and service delivery.* Mentoring and coaching staff in management techniques, training new staff, and implementing and managing staff training programmes that successfully led to the promotion of two staff within my team to management level.* Developing collaborative relationships and liaising with clients such as Greenergy and their customers including Sainsbury, Asda, Morrison and Tesco to coordinate shipping and delivery schedules of products to strict deadlines.* Implementing an Excel spreadsheet for flow rates that significantly improved accuracy of information for staff use that enhanced service delivery to clients.* Developing relationships and working closely with external agencies including shipping agents, HM Revenue & Customs, and port authorities to efficiently manage the shipping and unloading of up to 10k tons of bulk liquid into tanks whilst monitoring and calculating flow rates. * Managing and liaising with suppliers to ensure best value, service and delivery consistently. * Initiating and implementing a high level alarm system within tanks to monitor stock levels* Acting as Works Incident Controller and Rescue Team Leader during 3 COMAH emergency scenarios as well as 2 major on-site incidents by working with emergency operators, staff and senior management whilst demonstrating fast and decisive response within a highly volatile and hazardous environment including 180 bulk liquid tanks. Show less * Focusing on, improving and writing all method statements and procedures for jobs and Risk Assessments, controlling and issuing of all work permits, and implementing and managing Health & Safety regulations.* Supporting and working with contractors beyond the scope of Site Induction to ensure they work within site and safety regulations and to a high standard.* Managing Confined Space Entry Control, gas testing and constant monitoring, induction of contractors, drivers and visitors, control of maintenance department via work permit whilst promoting a culture of learning and support. Show less

  • Operations Controller

    Jan 1995 - Jun 2012

  • Weighbridge Controller

    Jan 1992 - May 2012

  • Senior Operations Controller

    Jan 2002 - Feb 2012

  • Permits Controller

    Jan 2001 - Feb 2012
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  DHL

  May 2012 - Feb 2015

  Operations Manager

  Highly accomplished, resourceful and committed warehouse manager with successful experience in delivering effective solutions within challenging and volatile industrial environments. Demonstrated ability to build, manage and motivate cohesive team that achieve impressive results. Working to deliver the best in class solutions to both internal and external customers. Well developed communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of business. Productive working under pressure within a team to meet corporate objectives. Organisational ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. A self-starter and quick learner who thoroughly enjoys a challenge and demonstrates a high level of motivation in all aspects of work. Show less

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  GEFCO Slovakia

  Feb 2015 - May 2020

  To supply sequenced parts into Jaguar Landrover for the Range Rover Discovery

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2018 - May 2020

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
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  SYNCREON

  May 2020 - Aug 2022

  Senior Operations Manager
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  SEGULA Technologies

  Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

  Senior Project Coordinator

  Co-ordination of SC GAPE Preparation for Segula Technologies covering EMEA areas. To ensure KPI deliverable targets are met for each project, in a timely manner and within budget. Responsible for Process Sheet creation from Design phase to Industrialisation Phase. Control of costs and RFQ to manage all projects within this scope.

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  Bulten Group

  Jul 2024 - now

  Plant Liaison Manager