Proven Results in Executive Operations Leadership
1. Operations Leadership
- Delivered site transformations that improved productivity, reduced downtime, and increased service levels across food and FMCG manufacturing.
- Led multi-site operations, scaling teams and capabilities while embedding strong governance and performance management.
- Turned around underperforming sites, stabilising operations and aligning them to long-term growth and profitability.
2. Supply Chain & Logistics
- Optimised end-to-end supply chains, from forecasting and planning through to warehousing and last-mile distribution.
- Delivered logistics transformation projects, reducing costs while improving customer fulfilment and service reliability.
- Implemented supply chain resilience strategies to manage volatility and protect margins.
3. Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt: designed and led CI programmes that delivered sustainable cost reductions and efficiency gains.
- Built transformation roadmaps that aligned operational excellence with strategic growth.
- Created cultures of continuous improvement, embedding lean and data-driven decision making at all levels.
4. Commercial & Financial Leadership (P&L, M&A, cost-out)
- Full P&L accountability in COO roles, driving both top-line growth and margin expansion.
- Led M&A due diligence and post-deal integration, aligning operations and supply chains with strategic objectives.
- Delivered multimillion-pound cost-out programmes without compromising service or quality.
5. Digital & Data-Driven Transformation
- Implemented ERP, WMS, and planning systems to drive visibility and efficiency across operations.
- Leveraged data analytics to enable demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and executive decision making.
- Introduced automation and digital tools to modernise legacy operations.
6. Leadership & People Development
- Built and developed high-performing leadership teams across manufacturing and supply chain.
- Drove cultural change programmes to embed accountability, resilience, and performance focus.