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Operations Performance Improvement

Operations Performance Improvement

Work Experience

A results oriented executive with expertise in Systematic Management, Performance Improvement, Divisional Restructuring / Team Building and Culture Change. Over 15 years experience with bluechip companies producing and distributing globally and nationally recognised brands through major multiples and own networks.

A realistic and practical approach to problem solving, and an ability to get the best out of others, rapidly delivers effective solutions. Commands respect and credibility at all levels of interaction. International experience, particularly in Eastern Europe. Is mobile, and willing to work worldwide.

Limited company and PI insurance in place for interim assignments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CARLSBERG OKOCIM SA, KRAKOW, POLAND : 3/’97 to 3/’02
Operations Vice President
One of the leading brewery groups in Poland with gross sales of £100 million per annum with total of 1100 employees across 3 sites. Management Board position with responsibility for all aspects of Supply Chain and Production, through 5 direct and 650 indirect reports.

Main achievements included …
Cost savings of £5 million per annum
Transport contract renegotiation and introduction of 2nd supplier
Losses reduction throughout process
Working capital control – raw materials stock reduction up to 50%
Maintenance budget control and planned preventative system introduction
Planning and implementation of £12,5 million Brewery Development Project
Creation of the Supply Chain function in the company
Introduction of Production Planning leading to efficient use of production assets and manpower, better modelling for site development project options, improved relationships with other Corporate Divisions
Integration of Purchasing, Customer Service and Logistics into Operations and a review of strategy and systems across these departments leading to purchasing strategy formulation and implementation, supplier performance rating, uniform order system introduction for customers
Successful introduction of new product / packaging – Premium Project
Restructuring of the Production Division to focus on systematic management
Development of young management team, especially in Supply Chain
Introduction of cost control / MIS reporting at departmental manager level
Benchmarking and improvement of KPI’s
One site closure for capacity reasons
Formulation and introduction of new products in line with market demands
Contracting out of some site services

CARLSBERG A/S : COPENHAGEN, DENMARK : 8/’96 to 3/’97
Area Technical Manager
Project work in Denmark, Sweden and Indonesia, as well as in Poland.

GUINNESS IRELAND : WATERFORD, IRELAND : 7/’91 to 8/’96
Production Manager
My main achievements were …
Altered working practices to increase site output by 50%
Design and implementation of site process control system - ISO 9002

OTHER EXPERIENCE : 1985 to 1991
Early career starting with Express Dairies as a Laboratory Technician, before moving into production with Sun Valley Poultry as a Shift Manager in 1986. In 1987, joined Grand Metropolitan Brewing as a Shift Manager.


Education

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2001 : Finance for Executives at INSEAD
Use of finance in strategic decisions
1999 : Managing Manufacturing at IMD
Integration and improvement of supply chain
Benchmarking corporate performance
1990 : Management Development Scheme at Henley Management College
Internal scheme run by Grand Metropolitan Brewing

QUALIFICATIONS
1995 : Diploma Membership Examination (Dip I Br),Institute of Brewing , London
1989 : Associate Membership Examination (AME),Institute of Brewing , London
1987 : Certificate in Food Health / Factory Hygiene, Royal Society of Health, London
1985 : B.Sc. Degree, University College,Cork (NUI)


Skills

Performance Improvement, Systematic Management, Divisional Restructuring, Team Building, Culture Change, Operations Integration, Production, Supply Chain, Development Projects

Industrial experience - food, drinks, fmcg

A realistic and practical approach to problem solving, and an ability to get the best out of others, rapidly delivers effective solutions. Commands respect and credibility at all levels of interaction. International experience, particularly in Eastern Europe. Is mobile, and willing to work worldwide.


Languages

English - native
German - conversational
Polish - basic

Other

Highly mobile, and prepared to work worldwide.
Limited company and PI insurance in place for Interim assignments

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