Michael Woodnott

Experience

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  Cowells Arrow

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2020

  Warehouse and Transport Operations Manager multi-site (Redundancy)

  As an operations manager, I supervised and coached a team of logistics and warehousing staff, prioritising and sharing tasks. Overseeing the planning and delivery of a highly successful warehouse operation, I collaborated with stakeholders to agree and define operational requirements, in accordance with overall business strategy. Ensuring teams were aware of environment, safety and security matters, I performed quality checks on specific procedures. I safeguarded the efficient transport of goods-in and goods-out of the warehouse. I also completed stock counts.Here are some of the highlights of my achievements:• Provided oversight across maintenance requirements; ensured safety of equipment and tools• Instituted warehouse and logistics strategy; established short- and medium-term goals and budgets• Streamlined warehouse operations and layout; increased capacity to maximise availability of goods, while increasing levels of quality• Conceptualised and introduced procedures and policies; complied with company and industry rules, advanced standards and productivity• Identified skills gaps, delivered training; progressed knowledge, abilities and confidence of teams to pinpoint customer requirements and match company capabilities Show less

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  RH Claydon

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  UK Logistics and Operations Manager multi-site (Redundancy)

  Outlining cross-functional strategic plans, I deliver comprehensive warehouse and logistics activities, across 6 sites. I managed and trained teams. Planning and delivering a distribution network, I incorporated best-in-class supply chain processes and logistics operations. Analysing P&L performance and metrics, I utilised data to forecast sales for inventory planning. Forging robust relationships with suppliers, I arranged timely, cost effective and quality delivery of products to customers. On a continual basis, I adhered to health, safety, security and hygiene standards.Here are some of the highlights of my achievements:• Instrumental in the development of warehouse operating systems; improved product transport, handling and storage• Overturned process deficiencies, instituted processes and procedures; elevated operations, safety, quality, efficiency and service standards• Influenced business decisions, initiated and led transformational changes, updated standard operating procedures and shaped best practices; solved problems to mitigate logistics risks• Examined operational, financial and KPI performance, pinpointed and exploited improvement opportunities, partnered with stakeholders to solve problems through design and implementation of projects; uplifted efficiency, productivity and transport operations Show less

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  Brisko Metal Resources

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Depot/Transport Manager (Resigned)

  Presiding over logistics operations, I oversaw all aspects of transport and warehousing. Leading, training and developing a team, I drove individuals to achieve challenging targets and KPIs, while completing training and development reviews. Reviewing depot performance, I steered budgetary planning and forecasting. Coordinating with client, senior leaders and stakeholders, I influence decisions. I identified and prioritised strategic projects while improving costs. At all times, I upheld health and safety standards.Here are some of the highlights of my achievements:• Coordinated efforts across all facets of supply chain and procurement activities, managed spend in line with budgets; accomplished positive results allowing improvements in future forecasting• Managed key logistic improvement projects, enabled effective sorting and onward transport of goods to meet timescales, without compromising safety or quality standards; minimised damages and reduced losses• Collaborated with Supply Chain team; gathered data to prepare accurate accounting records and financial reports detailing operational funds• Overturned process deficiencies, created innovative strategies, instituted processes and procedures; advanced operations, safety, quality and service standards Show less

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  AVO Distribution Group Ltd

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  Logistics Consultant

  Part of my role, is to implement transportation, logistics and supply chain strategies in accordance with overall operational plan. I recruit, train and direct high performing team members. Leading multiple projects, I promote operational excellence methodologies. Determining, introducing and shaping supply chain and logistics best practices, I apply a keen focus to identifying improvement opportunities. Overseeing transportation and route scheduling, I direct warehouse operations, such as material stocking, storage, safety of product and space utilisation. I confirm maintenance of vehicles, equipment and premises. Conducting risk assessments, I liaise with Health & Safety Executive to enforce health and safety standards.Here are some of the highlights of my achievements:• Successfully planned warehouse and distribution operations, detailed time/cost efficient delivery routes; successfully executed transportation of goods, including receipt, picking, packing, returns, quality control, stock control, transport and dispatch• Presided over budgeting, financial forecasting and inventory control, devised and presented progress reports; optimised profit while minimising waste, originated and strengthened processes, in addition to levels of compliance• Steered development of operations, overhauled procedures; effectively managed change to retain high levels of morale and minimise business disruption• Formed strong and mutually beneficial relationships with clients and stakeholders, spearheaded negotiations with suppliers; agreed competitive rates and SLAs to meet customer expectations• Critically analysed computerised inventory controls to locate trends and manage stock control, retained accurate records; enabled effective decision making grounded in financial data• Project managed system implementations; achieved results on time and within budget Show less

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  FDS Corporation Ltd

  Jul 2024 - now

  Health, Safety and Facilities Manager