Lesley Western

Experience

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  Daniel Thwaites Brewery

  Jul 1993 - Apr 1996

  Quality Systems Co-ordinator
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  Princes Limited

  Apr 1996 - Sept 1997

  Management Systems Officer

  Princes Soft Drinks, Bradford

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  Asda Stores Ltd

  Sept 1997 - Jul 2005

  General Merchandise Technical Team Leader
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  Tesco PLC

  Sept 2005 - Jul 2017

  Drove responsible sourcing plans across category including step changing plans for own label teaFood technical lead for product partner project driving cultural change with key strategic own label suppliers to improve long term relationships and collaborationLed data reporting program across food to improve information for managing risk and driving improvement Launched innovation platforms for the Household and Pet category raising the level of differentation of the own label range, involved working closely with an external data analysis and trends agency.Supported the UK technical team for packaged food through a challenging structural transitional time ensuring continued delivery through a period of instability Accountable for development and technical in Household and Healthcare; and Baby Beauty Toiletries to May 2013. Also accountable for technical risk in Nutricentre business.Implemented a new gated Product Development process improving prioritisation and project managementManaged the development and launch of several new brands including the eco brand Naturally Powered, Tesco Loves Baby and Essentials and Pro Formula toiletries

  • Grocery Category Technical Manager

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Category Quality & Development Manager (Household) / Divisional Technical Manager UK Packaged Food

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Category Techical Manager (Non-Food Grocery)

    Oct 2008 - Oct 2014

  • Category Technical Manager (General Merchandise)

    Sept 2005 - Oct 2008
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  Western Consulting

  Oct 2017 - now

  Technical and Responsible Sourcing Consultant

  Technical Services- Supplier assessments- Questionnaire reviews- Technical document review or preparation Audit Readiness• Mentor support to meet relevant scheme requirements• Development of phased implementation plans and support as required in delivering themCulture• Support in assessment and development of food safety and / or quality culture Retailer Perspective• Support understanding retailer requirements and what good looks like• A retailer's perspective on where your plans need strengthening• Retail customer relationship management support Incident Management• Root Cause Analysis and Systems ImprovementStrategy and Systems Development• Policy, Guidelines and Standards Development and Report Writing• Support in generating Product Development plans• Sourcing Strategy development incorporating responsible sourcing and technical requirements - Available to support with upstream suppliers or partner sites• Project management support• Coaching and MentoringApproved Auditor and Mentor for SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval)Member of, Auditor and Mentor for Institute of Food Science and Technology (MIFST)Tesco Nominated Expert Show less

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  Willowbank, Isle of Mull

  Aug 2020 - now

  Holiday cottage rental