Adrian Dowling

Experience

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  MERSTON FARM LIMITED

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2001

  Harvest Manager

  Managed Logistics for seasonal harvesting, including field and machinery planning.• Handled crop planting logistics (irrigation and fertilisation planning) • Administered seasonal staff planning and hiring.

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  Bleach Of Lavant Limited

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Class 1 HGV Driver

  Served the General and JIT Haulage Blue Chip Client Base, providing curtain side / flatbed trailer haulage, live plant transportation, refrigerated foods deliveries, etc.• Demonstrated customer-focused approach to work• Always delivered on schedule, including vital timed deliveries.

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  HM Scarterfield & Son

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  HGV Yard Supervisor

  Responsible for Yard Supervision and Fleet Maintenance Co-ordination.• Engaged in stock rotation / record keeping as well as load planning.

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  SYNCREON

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2020

  In my this role, I strategically lead and manage all functions related to operations management, project management, warehouse logistics, and material flow, to mitigate risk and capitalise on project opportunities. Direct and lead multifunctional Operations Management, meeting all goals, objectives, and KPIs. • Deliver prompt, high-quality, cost-effective solutions by supporting engineering functions• Support of all operational and business aspects through functional alignment and collaboration with contracts and finance management - built a new team for every new product line (up to 290 ppl)• Proactively contribute to the successful implementation of warehouse related tasks • Aptly resolve customer concerns and further develop/ adjust customer strategy by liaising with customer representatives and responding to customer needs• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety and Environment as well as welfare requirements• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the status of KPIs, understanding customer targets and producing relevant reporting tools. Show less I provided positive leadership to a high-performing team, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and focusing on customer needs. • Met customer demand through quality recruitment, staff retention, and good resource management • Monitored and ensured adherence to both quality standards and customer service standards• Initiated and implemented process improvements using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen• Continuously met and exceeded operational and business targets • Motivated and encouraged the development of team associates• Timely and effectively resolved ongoing issues• Fostered safe, risk-free working environment by applying safety countermeasures. Show less I spearheaded Material and Logistics process flow planning for start-up business opportunity, managing a team of 200. Coordinated MOS activities for job 1 readiness. • Developed SOP/ QPS/ WES for all functions within MP&L to train the team to a level of competence• Completed Risk assessments and method statements for all new processes• Demonstrated excellent problem solving abilities – level 0 / 8D / PPS / 5Y / Fishbone• Delivered cost-saving operational solutions by applying Lean manufacturing systems and tools• Full accountability for staffing and deployment to customer requirements, playing a key role in full warehouse setup and integrating with the customer – standards – understanding – MP&L • Facilitated workplace safety, achieving destination zero-zero harm. Show less Led a few strategically important logistics projects, providing strong leadership, engagement, and management to the Operations team. Handled warehouse optimized planning / change/ novel storage solutions, HR, transport, MHE, SOPs, and customer work instructions. • Achieved customer expansion by executing actionable logistical solutions• Delivered exceptional customer service through effective operations• Grew the team from 9 to 80+ associates within two years • Developed quality and standardization processes based on ISO 9001 standard• Hit material delivery timelines and quality levels owing to insightful process and team leadership• Maintained high quality of operations through regular work audits and safety compliance • Reduced expenses by identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing the budget effectively• Managed personnel training, development, and succession planning • Developed and drove operational KPIs, workload planning, and daily forecasting. Show less Propelled business expansion and growth, also managing the staffing to meet operational requirements during challenging times. Proactively engaged in warehouse maintenance. Ensured effective team communication. • Facilitated customer volume uplift by growing the team from 20 to 60 associates within 6 months • Led facility enhancement to prepare for the new vehicle launch and the introduction of the 2nd shift (expanded to 70 employees within 2 years)• Boosted staff performance through continuous motivation and empowerment• Successfully relocated the entire business with all facilities within 4 weeks (4M parts, MHE, etc.)• Streamlined JIT/JIS Kitting process for OEM assembly line resulting in increased productivity• Initiated the improvement of HSE performance and compliance• Managed staff recruitment, training, and development, including self-development• Coordinated fleet maintenance, budget targets/ cost reduction, and legislative aspects. Show less

  • Senior Operations Manager / Launch Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Operations Shift Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Operations / Project / Contract Launch Support

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Logistics Operations Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Shift Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
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  Wincanton

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Team Manager
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  Arvato Supply Chain Solutions

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Site Manager

    Sept 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Warehouse Operations Manager

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022
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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Jan 2024 - now

  Logistics Manager