Experience

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  Fedex

  Aug 1989 - Oct 1994

  Deliveries manager north west

  I was in the initial intake of staffing for the brand new Federal Express home delivery network. I was quickly promoted to managing the north west site. This site became the largest and most productive delivery unit in the country. I was instrumental in creating the network of delivery plans for the new start of contract. I was in the implementataion team to be the one of the first logistics companies to gain the ISO acreditaiton for managment process.My core role was managing a fleet of home delivery drivers and vehicles across the Northwest of England plus managing a night trunk operation. Developing best practice and improvments to service across all the network. on secveral occasions myself and my team were seconded to other locations to support and develop the sites. Show less

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  Manpower uk

  Oct 1994 - Dec 2012

  Manpower account lead for temporary driving, industrial, commercial and technical supply to Royal Mail.Experienced in the high volume - peak recruitment of drivers and industrial temporary staff.Experienced in recruitment and human resources solutions.Key Milestones Recruitment of 1,000 temporary staffing recruits into 1 location in the south east of England for consecutive yearsStrategic project recruitment plans for high staffing requirements nationallyConsistent high LGV driver fillrates nationally 99%+Development of client resourcing and forecast tools for peak requirements.For the past 17 years, I have used and developed my understanding and passion for the logistics industry whilst working in recruitment. I have a network of contacts in the transport and distribution sector and I have transferred my knowledge into a variety of solutions for a broad spectrum of clients including, driving, warehousing, specialist driving skills, specialist security requirements through business as usual and project managing large volume recruitment. I have a proven track record in continuous improvement ensuring and delivering a high quality, cost efficient service. Show less Manpower systems compliance auditor; lead auditor. Developed audit tracking and compliance matrix for the schedule of Manpower compliance audits nationwide. Completed and introduced the ISO 9001 acredition to the Manpower Automotive division. The target of 6 months completion for this project was hit helping to secure further business for Manpower with a key client. Compliance Auditor Iso 9001:2000Trained for process mapping and auditing, Audit leadContinuous Improvement process trained, experience using Six Sigma Show less This was my introduction to temporary and contract recruitment coming from a logistics background. I was recruited to Manpower with a high level of qualification and experience in legislation and management of drivers and driver’s hour’s legislation. My first assignments were for the Branch delivery of client requirements on a day to day and long term basis, with the operational control of finance/budgetary requirements. We provided the northwest with staffing solutions across Driving, industrial, and clerical. I had involvement in several initiatives, contract logistics, and high volume Industrial requirements for production and warehouse requirements. Also Clerical staffing and client innovation such as mobile call centres with the capability to assemble and deconstruct the requirements at short notice. The core role was the business as usual running of a large recruitment branch in a heavy requirement and competitive area servicing large clients in the area with day to day and contract solutions. I was also involved in the training of new consultants coming to Manpower who required there legislative knowledge improving. Show less

  • Manpower Account Manager Royal Mail

    Jun 2006 - Dec 2012

  • Compliance Manager

    Aug 2002 - Jun 2006

  • Branch Operations Commercial and Driving

    Oct 1994 - Aug 2002
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  Manpowergroup

  Nov 2012 - May 2015

  Operations manager contract logistics at manpower

  Driving and Logistics Operations Manager, responsible for the delivery and direction of the Manpower logistics key national accounts. Operational lead to a team of national account managers specific to each client and their dedicated delivery teams. Supporting Manpower’s logistics clients in staffing efficiency and innovation. Developing initiatives and improvements to the Manpower, including the Jaupt acredited Manpower Driver CPC training package.Recently lead and sucesfully gained the Manpower JAUPT training centre accreditation and training course acreditation. I have developed a flexible plans to make Manpower drivers compliant to the Driver CPC legilsation with varied and relevant courses and qualifications. Show less

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  Manpower uk

  May 2015 - now

  National driver development manager

  Driving and Logistics Operations Manager, responsible for the delivery and direction of the Manpower logistics Recruitment of Drivers of all skills levels and qualifications. Managing new initiatives to bring new candidates into logistics, training and developing driver skills and experience across all sectors. Maintaining key contacts in Manpower’s key national accounts offering innovation in the building of driver pools and availability. Supporting all Manpower’s logistics clients in staffing efficiency and innovation. Developing initiatives and improvements to the Manpower delivery models. Maintaining the Manpower Jaupt accredited Driver CPC training package and supporting new courses to develop driver capabilities. Managing the efficient delivery of training to all drivers across varying experience and abilities.Working in collaboration with our partners the Career Transition Partnership and the Armed Forces to introduce Logistics careers to services leavers and reservists. Show less