Maxwell John Hafford

I am a strategic thinking, performance driven Depot / Transport Manager, with extensive experience in both General Haulage and temperature controlled FMCG. Accustomed to working in a high-pressure environment, leading large teams and delivering performance improvements.

CAREER HISTORY:

GBA Services
December 2017 – Present
Depot Manager
• Solely responsible for the P&L and revenue for the site in Scunthorpe
• Manage the Lincolnshire branch of XDP multi drop parcel network
• Responsible for all aspects of H&S management
• Managing all customer expectations and conforming to individual SLA’s as agreed
• Regular meetings with all customers for performance reviews and new business proposals
• Running all vehicles, 44t, 18t, 7.5t and 3.5t with varied loads from single drop 26 pallets to 40+ multi drop routes.
• Responsible for all appraisals, investigation and disciplinary management.

Greencore Food to Go
January 2016 – December 2017
Transport Manager
• Directly responsible for 55 vehicles and Operators Licence
• 8 direct reports with 80 indirect
• Restructured and recruited the Transport team in line with company growth and succession planning
• 800 direct to store deliveries each day and a multi-site 24/7 trunking operation.
• Performance management for all aspect of driver behaviour using Telematics and Tacho management systems
• Developed Driver and Supervisor KPI’s leading to improvements in operational performance
• Involved in the Group Stabilization Team driving improvement projects for the multi-site Food to Go Division
• Introduced a driver infringement management system in line with the Enforcement Sanction Policy
• Created the ‘Model’ Transport department for the division

Creed Food Service
March 2015 – January 2016
Transport Manager
• Named Transport Manager on Operators Licence
• Management of 30 vehicles and 44 Reports consisting of drivers and operational staff
• Full P&L and forecasting responsibility
• Weekly financial and KPI reporting to the leadership team
• Regular presentations to Operations Management team
• Process and policy introduction for a multi-site operation
• Introduced and managed the implementation of a robust driver infringement process leading to reduced infringements and 48 hour working time average maintained.
• Reduced driver errors from 3% of invoices to 0.8%.
• Improved driver engagement by delivering tool box talks and introducing monthly drivers meetings
• Health & Safety representative for the site
• Risk assessments and policy planning
• Vehicle selection, design and contract negotiation
• Telematics management and report analysis
• 1 to 1’s and appraisals

Pilgrim Food Service
September 2014 – February 2015. Temp Contact
Transport Consultant
• Employed to change, lead and coach the Transport Department
• Management of 43 dual temperature vehicles, 52 drivers and 2 supervisors
• Implementing new strategies to improve operational performance
• Restructure the Transport department and lead the team through the change
• Improved the communication structure with both internal and external customers

Staples Disposables Ltd
April 2013 – April 2014
Distribution Manager
 Overall Operational management of the Transport and Warehousing function
 P&L control and budget forecasting
 Named Transport Manager on Operators License
 Full Health and Safety responsibility for drivers, vehicles and 87,000 square foot warehouse
 Fleet procurement for all HGV, forklift and MEWP
 Managing a team of 40 personnel
 Liaising with all departments to ensure customer service levels are met and exceeded where possible

Paragon Laundry Ltd
April 2012 – April 2013
Transport Manager
 Fleet management of 16 vehicles, 22 drivers and 2 supervisors
 100 deliveries and collections each day

Noble Foods Ltd
2007 – April 2012
Transport Manager / Distribution Planner
 Fleet management of 34 vehicles, 35 trailers, 75 drivers and 6 office staff
 Named Transport Manager on operator’s licence
 Responsible for the collection of raw material from over 150 farms and delivering to RDC’s nationwide in a 24/7 operation

Corby Chilled Distribution
2005 – 2007
LGV Driver

Royal Air Force
2000 – 2005
Mechanical Transport Driver – Rank – Senior Aircraftsman
• Served in various locations both in the UK and overseas
• Responsible for training new recruits on correct loading and restraint procedures using ropes, straps etc.
• Refuelling of aircraft both large and small
Key Achievements:
 Awarded the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire trophy for Best Recruit in All Aspects of Training on completion of basic training for the Royal Air Force
 Nominated as Best Recruit by my pears on completion of basic training for the Royal Air Force
 Chosen as one of eight members of 1800 employees to attend the Next Generation Program at Noble Foods
 Project managed the design and implementation of a bespoke planning system at Noble Foods
 Developed the Model site for Greencore Food to Go
 Received 2 awards at Greencore for Innovation
 Delivered Industry leading KPI’s at Creed Foodservice

TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

 Certificate of Professional Competence National
 NEBOSH papers 1 and 3 (paper 2 to sit)
 IOSH Managing Safety
 10 Step Management Program
 Next Generation Management program
 NVQ Level 2 Transporting Goods by Road UK
 NVQ Level 2 Driving Goods Vehicles
 Excellent IT skills using Excel, Word, Outlook, MapPoint etc.
 18 years’ experience driving HGV
 Presentation skills course
 Advanced driving trained
 Driver CPC

CONTACT DETAILS

Address: 23 Maximus Road
North Hykeham
Lincoln
LN6 8JT

TEL: 07399 603652
Email: mjh1000@hotmail.co.uk

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of birth: 3 May 1978

I have a strong challenging personality with excellent leadership skills.
My hobbies and interests include cooking, travelling, reading and DIY.