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Mike Shields

Mike Shields

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Manager at Suitable Spares

  • Education

    • University of Bedfordshire

      1976 - 1979
      Pass Combined Science Pass

      Activities and Societies: Shooting Team

  • Experience

    • RHM Foods Limited

      Jun 1980 - Nov 1989
      Audit Manager

      Management of a small internal audit team controlling inventory and order processing systems and procedures.

    • Bisto Foods Middlewich

      Feb 1989 - Jan 1991
      Distrbution Manager

      Controlling all aspects of a 100,000 ft² high volume bulk distribution centre for the company’s premiere brand, operating 8 stores staff, 4 drivers and a £1.6m budget.

    • The Just Juice company

      Jan 1991 - May 1994
      Distribution Manager

      Working for a division of RHMManaging a 60,000 ft² narrow aisle warehouse on a key volume production site.Managing 14 stores staff, 6 drivers.Responsible for an annual budget of £2.3m.

    • Grocery Logistics

      Jun 1994 - Dec 1999
      Operations Implementation Manager

      Working for a division of RHM.Completing major supply chain related projects for the Logistics Director.Set-up from a shell a new 55,000 ft² distribution centre. Plan and organise physical racking installation Review and install material handling equipment Specify, deliver and install RF warehouse management systemsRoll out ISO9000 accreditation across 6 locations.Interim Northern Transport Planning Manager (12 months) With 3 planners, planning multi-drop and trunk routes Supervising 20 drivers Implementing vehicle routing and scheduling software. Show less

    • Ruck limited

      Feb 2000 - Aug 2002
      Business Devlopment Manager

      Developing revenue streams in excess of £2m from a cold start, nurturing new clients including, Pedigree Masterfoods, P&G, Glaxo SmithKline, Manor Bakeries, Quaker, Henkel Consumer Adhesives; The Iams Co.Managing up to 20 field based operatives completing daily in excess of 100 point of sale installations across the UK.Providing quotations, defining operating principles, training installation teams, planning installers call sequences, analysing results and reporting to clients.

    • Seddons (Plant & Engineers) Limited

      Nov 2002 - Jan 2010
      Depot Manager

      Depot Manager, Seddons (Plant & Engineers) Limited, Stoke-on-TrentManaging an engineering and plant sales retail unit employing 6 sales staff. Selling to trade and public through a showroom and trade counter in Stoke on Trent and via sub-dealer network.Controlling parts inventory of over 5000 SKUs.Budget holder with Responsibility for Welfare, Health & Safety, Security; Cash Control on site.Acting as principle dealer for major power equipment brands including Honda, STIHL, Kawasaki, Echo, Winget, Lister-Petter, Belle Husqvarna and Partner. Responsible for sales, marketing, margins, and profitability of the business. Show less

    • Suitable Spares

      Jan 2010 - now
      Technical Manager

      Technical Manager for an industrial spares supplier to selected UK hire trade customers. Developing new business and revenue streams within the engine parts and consumables sector for Groundcare Machinery Suppliers, Plant Hire Industry, Construction and Civil Engineering companies.Managing a UK wide client base, providing technical support and solutions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPC National (UK)