Skill set (4)
Brian in a few words
Operations Management Professional
Performance-driven and accomplished professional with substantial experience leading day-to-day business operations, such as people management, empowerment, team building, business development, project management, demand and supply, procurement, and operational excellence.
Skilled in developing and executing sourcing strategies to drive greater efficiency, effectiveness, and value from supply chain. Aptitude to identify, document, reinforce, suggest, and improve processes, standards, and best practices. Capability to oversee and ensure successful delivery and management of single and multiple projects within scope, time, and cost constraints. Skilled in hiring, leading, training, and guiding teams. Expert in creating procurement policies, standards, process improvements, and guidelines. Successful history of contract negotiation, supplier/customer relationships, sourcing services & materials, inventory management and dealing effectively with all levels of management and outside business partners.
Areas of Expertise
• Manufacturing Management
• People & Performance Management
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Programme & Project Management • Process Improvement
• Health & Safety Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning & Analysis • Business Development
• Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Staff Development & Leadership
Experience
- GCB Cocoa UK LtdGeneral ManagerRAW MATERIALS INDUSTRYJanuary 2021 - January 2023 (2 years and 1 month)Mid Suffolk District, England, United KingdomGeneral ManagerObtain planning approval, assemble a team, establish a presence on UK market, procure sustainable and capital finance, business banking, support services, bid on construction work, procure manufacturing equipment, and install and commission. Construct a BREAM-compliant solution utilising both solar and biomass energy sources. Work with Malaysian Chamber, Suffolk Chamber, Local LEP, Council, and Government via MP support. Establish policies and make choices on plant's productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Manage warehouse and logistic operations, assuring cost, capacity, and performance efficiencies, customer service, and timely delivery. Administer human resources, including recruitment, training, employee communication, and motivation. Control and monitor expansion project timeline and budgeting. Establish strong ties and working connections with local government and community.• Directed and improved production facility operations in United Kingdom.• Managed operating expenditures and budgets while maximising plant capacity.• Ensured alignment of company’s development with group’s overall strategic direction.• Defined policies and procedures for human resource and administrative-related sectors, including administrative process management, control, and streamlining.• Implemented group's growth initiatives in United Kingdom by beginning bid procedures and negotiating with contractors, planners, and local government for construction work and permits.
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