Kevin Beasmore
Innview, Ham, Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL139QH
07786240340
kevinbeasmore@aol.com

Professional profile

A dedicated Manager with effective leadership skills and proven background of experience in Transport and Warehousing, successfully streamlining operations, cutting costs and increasing productivity.

I am assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of process optimization, people skills with a passion for achieving excellent service and work ethic at all levels.

Objective

I am looking to secure a challenging new role where my skills, knowledge and previous experience can be applied and contribute in a positive, open and professional way.

Career summary

1/4/18 to 1/7/18
Operations Manager
1 Logistics Nationwide Hertfordshire
A short-term contract new operation in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
• Warehouse mapping to store c3.5k milk tets p/d, 4m ltrs p/w and dispatch sales c200m ltrs p/a.
• Set up inbound storage, put away, pick face, marshal and loading strategies.
• Introduced and set up new Insurance company reducing overall fleet costs and premiums.
• Worked with customer to migrate and successfully install their WMS warehouse management system AS400.
• Help to set up Transport compliance system and processes Mandata.
• Provide O`Licence technical and professional assistance to the transport team.

5/6/12 to 15/3/18 Depot General Manager
PCL/Bidvest Bristol
A Handling, storage and distribution 100k sq/ft warehouse chill and ambient food products.
• Developed and delivered to budget and exceeded gross profit year on year.
• Optimized depot storage racking and floor space, increased stock holding capacity by over 60%.
• Increased productivity by 30% whilst simultaneously reduced head count by 20%.
• Oversaw development and streamlining of transport deliveries reducing running costs by 50%.
• Best in class depot awards year on year AAA audit results, compliance, food handling, hygiene, customer systems and asset control, environmental 5-star ratings and BRC global food safety accredited.
• Introduced strategic development planning across all functional as part of the depot performance reviews and appraisals, part of the business culture vision and goals.
• Created and developed safety culture programmes at all levels increasing near miss reports by 80% and reduced incidents/accidents by 60% in one year.
• Set up multiple people forums at all levels, Communication, H&S, monthly employee awards winners

June 06 to 2/6/12 Compliance Manager
Churngold Recyling Ltd Avonmouth
A family run business servicing the waste, aggregate and construction industry.
• Developed and delivered a safety culture throughout the business, working closely with the environment agencies, VOSA and the H&S executive to promote best industry practice, audits and compliance.
• Supporting an established team in dangerous goods compliance, O`Licence compliance, H&S process and administration, prohibitions and Traffic Commissioner reports.
• Introduced Train to gain programmes, driver NVQ with safe and efficient driving techniques SAFED.
• Developed annual induction and training days and chaired disciplinary performance meetings
• Provided leadership to a young team in transport to ensure they worked cohesively and effectively together.
• Provided technical and professional advice to the Managing Director in matters of H&S and provided monthly H&S reports to the board.
• Set up brokerage for sales and purchasing increasing gross profit year on year.
• I passed my NEBOSH certificate and took on a new role as H&S manager, dealing with all matters of H&S for the Churngold Group.

Previous history

July 05 to June 06
Fleet Manager/Compliance
Biffa Waste North Somerset

November 03 to July 05 Site Manager
Tibbet & Britten Bristol

July 03 to November 03
Out based Contracts Manager
Tibbet & Britten Bristol

Oct 99 to June 03
Depot Manager
Arla Foods Bristol

June 86 to Sept 99
Yard Controller/Convenor
Safeway RDC Bris

Qualifications/Courses Attended

• CPC National
• National CPC certificate of professional competence
• Diploma advanced certificate of professional competence
• Diploma in road transport and logistics management
• NEBOSH certificate, national examination board in safety and health
• National time study and engineering certificate
• IOSH level 3
• IOSH for senior managers
• National freight (equivalent) standard) CPC syllabus
• Oracle finance accounts
• SAP stock management process
• Risk management
• Compliance and audit process workshops
• Employment law
• VMS and MOS systems of work
• Proficient IT skills workshops

Hobbies and Interests

• Football and football coaching – FA certified level 1&2
• Reading
• Country Life

I have both LGV Class 1 licence with no convictions or penalties and a full clean UK driving licence, willing to travel with own car.

References are available on request