Aidan Redbourn

20 Apple Tree Lane, Liverpool L8

Tel (h): 01234 567 890 Tel (m): 07123 456 789
Email: aredbourn@abcd.co.uk

PROFILE

A highly self-motivated, conscientious and committed Production Manager with over 12

years experience of working in the dairy industry within transport, project and production
management roles.

Capable of controlling logistics and purchasing activities to ensure continuity within

manufacturing activities. Maintains an open and supportive approach to negotiating,
remaining fair and diplomatic at all times.

Driven by the desire to achieve significant results, displaying integrity, initiative and a
positive can-do attitude. Flexible, reliable and proactive, motivated by a challenge while
enjoying a high level of autonomy and responsibility.

KEY SKILLS

Purchasing Experienced in purchasing ingredients, packaging materials and

raw milk
Production Planning Prioritises and schedules materials and staffing
requirements; able to multi-task and manage time effectively
Change Management Ensures staff are fully aware of any planned changes in
processes and procedures and implements changes with minimal disruption to
production
Logistics Warehousing and stock management on a just-in-time inventory
management basis
Negotiation Strong and fair negotiator with an analytical approach
Relationship Management Deals effectively at all levels with suppliers and
colleagues
Problem Solving & Decision Making Creative, logical and lateral thinker
Communication & Interpersonal Excellent oral, written and listening skills at
all levels
Interpersonal Interacts within a group, encouraging decision-making through
compromise
Administrative Management Drafts documentation and maintains accurate
records
Technical Comprehensive knowledge of systems and machinery
Problem Solving Acts quickly and efficiently to resolve unexpected difficulties

ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed change within the manufacturing environment following the introduction

of robotic line equipment to increase speed and efficiency of operations,
minimising disruption to production and maintaining high levels of staff motivation
Liaised with contractors, engineers and suppliers during the building of a 1m
extension in 1999/2000
Negotiated best prices for raw materials with suppliers as one of the biggest
buyers of apricots from Turkey
Rationalised the usage of packaging materials, standardising the sizes of
cardboard boxes across all three manufacturing sites, resulting in savings of
around 10%
Standardised the size of Blue cheese manufactured across the three sites,
resulting in a 10% reduction of waste
Sold surplus milk securing profits of 120K during 1997

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April95Present XYZ DAIRY LTD

Jun99Present Production Manager, Shipley

Manage a team of 50 staff including an Office Supervisor, Team Leaders and

Production Operatives
Purchase all ingredients (excluding raw milk) for Shipley site, dealing with various
agents and importers to achieve savings whilst ensuring ingredients are of the
highest quality
Purchase all packaging for site including films, bags, cardboard and tapes
Work closely alongside the sales team to forecast material and staffing
requirements accurately
Accompany auditor to overseas factories to ensure best practice
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards
Recruit and train staff

Mar98Jun99 Project Manager

Seconded to project manage cost saving initiatives

Conducted a comprehensive packaging review
Examined operational efficiencies to reduce wastage and simplify processes

Apr95Mar98 Assistant Transport Manager

Managed a team of 12 Drivers, an Administrator and a Garage Mechanic

Planned driver routes and ensured compliance to legal requirements
Purchased additional raw milk when required to complement quantity produced
by the firms own dairies
Sold surplus milk from the firms dairies when an excess was produced
Negotiated specialist chilled or frozen storage solutions for finished products

Pre-1995

Enjoyed a 16-year career in the Royal Navy (Logistics) prior to joining XYZ Dairy Ltd

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health,

2007
Foundation Course in Health & Safety, 2006
Effective Leadership, ACTC, 1996
Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage, RSA, 1995
Certificate in Management, Institute of Logistics, 1994
Various Leadership training courses in the Royal Navy

INTERESTS

Enjoy golf and cricket

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