Ellen Kirk-Harris

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Jun 2000 - Jul 2023

  Aviation Fuels control manager - Managing the safe issue, receipt and storage of 10,000,000 litres of bulk aviation fuel. Some of my key responsibilities as a shift manager:> Quality checking fuel stocks > Receiving fuel onto site via the UK cross-base pipeline and carrying out subsequent accounting paperwork.> Operation of the bespoke VAREC Fuel Management System which delivers centralised automated support to the bulk fuel installations, the cross-base pipeline and the hydrant ring main.> The accurate accounting of all aviation fuel on Bulk Fuel Inventory Solution (BFIS)> Issuing fuel to aircraft platforms via a hydrant ring main system.> Issuing fuel to bowser vehicles from a bulk fuel installation.> Responding as SME with regards to fuels spillages on and off MOD estates. Show less Responsible for the supply chain management of the C-130 fleet. Key Responsibilities:> Responsible for the training and management of 8> Optimised productivity through ongoing performance monitoring and review> Executed HR policies including sickness/absence monitoring and reduction>Conducted staff 1-2-1s and appraisals> End to end management of demands/receipts utilising the HIOS Gold system> Continuous monitoring of imports and exports to ensure compliance with UK/US regulations> Employ strong communication skills to establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure the seamless movement of the supply chain to meet customer demand>Worked closely with freight forwarders to progress equipment through the supply chain Show less Junior manager in an electronic supply warehouse in support of the Tornado aircraft fleet. Enforced highly effective stock management processes to ensure accurate accounting of stock, also responsible for the scheduled calibration of aircraft parts tested onsite and externally. When the Tornado aircraft was retired I was lead in a project to close the warehouse and dispose of all the aircraft spares. Continuous project management during the disposal process ensured that all 250,000 items were disposed of cost effectively and in time to hand over the warehouse to the new F-35 contract. Show less > Full operational management of bulk diesel and packed diesel stocks> Stock control and management of a BOC cylinder compound> Stock control and management of a packed stocks store of all oils, adhesives and lubricants> Facilitated the waste management of all Ground Fuel and packed stock products> SME for all fuel spills on unit.> Facilitated on the job training of all new members of the team, drove performance by coaching team members throughout their time in the section. Show less

  • Senior Logistics Specialist

    Jun 2000 - Jul 2023

  • Aviation Fuels Control Manager

    Mar 2020 - Feb 2022

  • C-130 Hercules Supply Chain Manager

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Electronic supply warehouse junior manager

    Apr 2015 - Nov 2017

  • SCAS

    Mar 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Ground Fuels operations manager

    Feb 2009 - Mar 2013

  • Receipt and Dispatch operative

    Jul 2006 - Feb 2009

  • Multi diverse role & locations

    Jun 2000 - Jul 2006
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  Engage Technical Solutions Ltd

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior Consultant