Damian Allen
Dewsbury,West Yorkshire
Summary
I am a hardworking and reliable person who can work as both part of a team or own my own initiative.
I'm an Effective communicator with knack for problem-solving and team collaboration, I can confidently get my ideas across when needed. I also consider myself to be very approachable, open minded and a willing listener.
I Excel at coordinating logistics operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely deliveries. Skilled in managing resources efficiently and fostering positive work environment. Adaptable and quick to learn, always ready to tackle new challenges and optimise processes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain & Logistics Team Leader
Kerry Foods
Wakefield, Ossett
07.2018 - Current
- I am responsible for the day to day running of the warehouse, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and that all daily, weekly and monthly tasks are completed in a safe and timely fashion.
- I am also responsible for return to work meetings, meet and greets for potential new starters and PVT assessments on all staff on my team.
- As part of my role I liaise with our external courier service to track their drivers to make sure we have trailers available to load our product in readiness for dispatch to our 3pl storage sites.
- I am responsible for weekly start up, shut down and safety walks done via Intelex and take part in monthly QSHE audits, should I be on shift.
- As part of the TL group I also have responsibility to update or create new SOPs as ways of working change.
- I have recently created a new training matrix to track and update operator training.
Production Operative/FLT Driver
Burmatex
03.2010 - 07.2018
- I worked in the tiling department as a FLT driver and helped to run the various machines that made up the department and carried out quality checks on the finished tiles to ensure they meet set specifications.
- I also worked in the bitumen tank area where I was responsible for the running of the computer that controls the making of the bitumen used to bond the carpet to the backing.
- During my time at Burmatex helped to train and develop new starters, something that I find very rewarding.
- I also worked in other departments including despatch and the dryer.
- As one of the longest serving staff members in the department I always kept an eye out for potential health and safety issues that newer staff members may not be aware of in an effort to avoid accidents.
- I was also first aider.
Finisher/Inspector
Skopos Design Ltd
02.2003 - 01.2010
- I worked in several different areas, the main 2 being the finishing and inspection departments.
- In finishing I helped prepare cloth for printing and for final inspection once printed.
- In inspection, I checked the finished products for any quality issues prior to despatch.
- I also spent time in the dye house, despatch and did occasional quality checks in the lab area including checking the base cloth met the correct specifications for weight and strength.
Warehouse Operative
Kalon Paints
02.2000 - 02.2003
- I was mainly responsible for picking orders and preparing them for despatch but also had general housekeeping duties.
Bake house Operative
RHM
06.1999 - 11.1999
- I worked in the bake house on several different machines including mixing and making the bread that became the final product, packing the finished product and readying for despatch.
- I also worked in the QA area carrying out several tests to ensure each product was made to the correct specification.
Warehouse Operative
Tower Chemicals
02.1994 - 06.1999
- Various warehouse duties inc order picking, packing, and readying for despatch, loading/unloading deliveries.
- I was also ran the mixing department for over a year where I was responsible for stock control, the prioritizing of orders, stock replenishment and all housekeeping and health and safety matters.
Education
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Standard operating procedures
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Decision making
- Relationship-building
- Project planning
- Attention to Detail
- Computer literacy
- First Aid certification
- Stress tolerance
- Self-motivation
Qualifications/Education
Work
1st Line management Level 3
Health & Safety Level 2
Food Safety For Manufacturing Level 1, 2 & 3
Lean Manufacturing Green Belt
First Aid At Work
Mental Health First Aid
Counter Balance FLT licence
School
English - C
Maths - D
Science - DD
Religious Education - D
French - E
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching football and other various sports
- Song writing
- Attending concerts and music festivals
- Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Supply Chain & Logistics Team Leader
Kerry Foods
07.2018 - Current
Production Operative/FLT Driver
Burmatex
03.2010 - 07.2018
Finisher/Inspector
Skopos Design Ltd
02.2003 - 01.2010
Warehouse Operative
Kalon Paints
02.2000 - 02.2003
Bake house Operative
RHM
06.1999 - 11.1999
Warehouse Operative
Tower Chemicals
02.1994 - 06.1999