Jon Rowe

Experience

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  Quantum Electronic Manufacturing

  Jun 1994 - Dec 2000

  Logistics Supervisor

  Managing a Logistics Department for a medium sized Contract Electronic Manufacturer, comprising of Goods In/Incoming QC, Stores, Kitting, Kit Prep, Packing and Despatch. Liaising with the senior-management team and the department's senior operatives, to help ensure, that the expectations of customers and employer were met and that productivity, in all areas, was maximised whilst maintaining quality standards, minimising waste and meeting shipping deadlines.

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  Kuehne + Nagel

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2016

  Responsibilities include project managing contract transfers and facilitate adaptation for volume increases. This includes all aspects of project management including Risk Management, Gate Reviews, Implementation, Operational Management during Start- up Phase & Hand Over to Local Management Team. Organise and chair regular meetings and conference calls with steering groups, set tasks to the project team and assist in coordinating all relevant departments to ensure success of the project. KNPS Aviation Green Belt, CI Project of the Year Award 2014. Qualified in Business (HNC Business & Logistics), Management (CMI, NEBSM), Project Management (APMP), Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt) & Health & Safety (IOSH). Show less B&Q Regional Consolidation CentreResponsibilities included managing daily fiscal reports, producing budgetary information for weekly KPI’s, maintain site’s productivity data analysis, manage attendance and disciplinary monitors, supervise purchase ledger, weekly & monthly payroll data, manage site Holiday Rota and liaise with Departmental Management Teams, Depot Manager, Central Accountants and Human Resource Departments. Liaise with Department Managers to help reduce Fleet, MHE and ad hoc equipment damages as well as assisting in methods to minimise store stock damages/claims. Site’s Environmental Champion working to minimise the Carbon Footprint in line with ISO 14001 Health & Safety Team Member, and duties included carrying out Risk Assessments & organising Fire Drills & Fire Alarm Tests. Show less

  • Business Solutions Analyst

    Feb 2011 - Nov 2016

  • Accounts Team Leader

    Jan 2002 - Feb 2011
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  General Dynamics Land Systems

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2022

  After a business decision to re-align the Ajax spares operation alongside that of Land Fleet (GDLS-FPE) I operated as the focal point and lead for planning, directing and managing activities and personnel engaged in the handling, storage and distribution of spare parts for Military Vehicles in service, or being developed for the MoD, in conjunction with a Third Part Logistics Provider (3PL). The role is accountable for the optimisation of spares’ materiel handling, storage and distribution to the Customer as part of GDLS’s support to the Customer. This involves the management and delivery of an optimised supply chain management policy, process and the necessary procedures to maximise business and exceed Customer expectations with regard to contract deliverables and all applicable In Service KPI’s. The role includes leading regular working group meetings with both Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLD) & the Authority (MoD) to help ensure that issues & concerns are known and actions prioritised are completed within acceptable timelines, including liaising with different internal resolver groups such as Configuration Management (CM), Integrated Logistics Services (ILS), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Demand Fulfilment Team (DFT) and the 3PL, currently the Metro Group. Position made redundant Sept 30 2022 Show less

  • Inventory Manager - Spares & Repairs

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  • In Service Supply Manager Spares and Repairs

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2021
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  QinetiQ

  Jan 2023 - now

  Manager