Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Itsystems - Knowledge
Timeline
Heath Britton-Stanley

Heath Britton-Stanley

Mernda,Vic

Summary

A highly skilled, dynamic and successful Operations Manager with over 30 years' experience in leading the daily management of operations across a large region. As a strategic leader with a proven track record of success in building and empowering high performing teams and leadership groups, I create a culture of high-performance and service excellence. With expertise in overseeing business performance across the region, I adopt an agile approach to operational leadership, flexibly adapting to meet competing demands and developing strategic plans which drive change and uplift performance. With a strong attention to detail, a strategic and positive approach to leading operations, I offer expertise in leading succession planning, driving quality mentoring and coaching of staff to ensure ongoing business performance and growth. With a strong focus on optimising efficient processes and driving standards, I implement breakthrough ideas which adapt to business needs. As a dynamic and experienced leader, I proactively execute plans which address future business needs and bring success in cultivating and strengthening strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive growth. With a strong business acumen, I offer capable IT skills and well-developed organisational, problem-solving and time management skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

G4S
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked with all stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of prisoners, staff, and visitors
  • Managed prisoners and completed case management activities
  • Conducted patrols, searches, and security-related activities
  • Prepared written reports
  • Communicated and gave instructions to prisoners
  • Ensured compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Operations Manager

McDonalds Franchisee Business, HDF Holdings
11.2015 - 03.2022
  • Delivered leadership and oversight over business operations
  • Managed up to 10 franchises and indirectly oversaw a team of up to 1300 staff
  • Developed and motivated team performance
  • Monitored adherence to critical standards and legislative requirements
  • Drove service excellence and maximised sales and profitability
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Identified and implemented business development opportunities
  • Executed plans to address future business needs.

Field Service Business Consultant

McDonalds Corporation
06.2009 - 09.2015
  • Provided leadership and consultancy support to a group of 38 franchised stores and 10 licensees
  • Supported improvements in business performance
  • Built and nurtured relationships with licensees
  • Received 'Outstanding Contributor' award twice.

Quality Service Cleanliness Consultant

McDonalds Corporation
10.2007 - 06.2009
  • Performed auditing of restaurants across the southern region
  • Drove process improvements
  • Led meetings with the national team
  • Optimized the business program
  • Supported positive change in culture and business practice.
  • Recipient of National Outstanding Performer award

McOpCo Operations Consultant

McDonalds Corporation
09.2004 - 10.2007
  • Provided leadership and oversight over 8 stores
  • Oversaw service quality and operations
  • Developed strategic action plans
  • Monitored adherence to standards
  • Recognized as 'Outstanding Contributor' twice.

Retail Traineeship Advisor

McDonalds Corporation
03.2003 - 09.2004
  • Led the delivery of traineeship programs
  • Oversaw the operations of the traineeship program
  • Developed new ways to build store numbers
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Engaged in ongoing communications
  • Recognized as 'Outstanding Contributor' for achieving and exceeding targets.

Restaurant Manager

McDonalds Corporation
05.1998 - 03.2003
  • Led and oversaw daily store operations
  • Managed the delivery of high-quality customer service
  • Oversaw training and mentoring of teams
  • Managed staff rostering and delegated duties
  • Monitored inventory controls
  • Led the team and fostered a positive culture.

Education

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -

VECCI, Melbourne, VIC
01.2003

Advanced Diploma in Retail Management -

McDonalds RTO
01.2001

Certificate IV in Retail Management -

McDonalds RTO
01.1999

Skills

  • More than 30 years' experience in leading and overseeing business operations
  • Skilled in leading and developing high-performing teams across the region
  • Skilled in identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies
  • Expertise in driving change management
  • Leadership and change management
  • Proactively executing plans to address future business needs
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, building and nurturing relationships
  • Focused on creating high-performing teams and cultures
  • Overseeing training, mentoring and succession planning
  • Driving operational excellence
  • Strong focus on standards and efficient processes
  • Driving change and uplifting performance
  • Agile, strategic, and innovative
  • Demonstrating humility and embracing change
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Exceptional communication skills which adapt to audiences
  • Competent IT proficiencies
  • Strong business acumen and revenue management

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Australian First Aid
  • Level 2 First Aid certificate, Results First Aid
  • Full Victorian Driver's licence and own transportation

Accomplishments

  • Operational Management: Leveraging strong leadership expertise, overseeing business operations across a large region, managing up to 10 franchises, and indirectly overseeing a team of up to 1300 staff.
  • Developing high-performing teams: Proven track record of success in leading high-performance and fostering strong team cultures. Skilled in developing and training team, leading succession planning to mentor staff to middle and senior management positions and ensure ongoing sustainability and growth of the business.
  • Strategic Leadership: Driving change and uplifting performance, proactively executing plans which address future business needs and support improved growth.

Itsystems - Knowledge

Fundamental knowledge of the MS Office suite of applications, notably Excel. Skilled in using internal systems for the McDonalds corporation, including POS systems, and multiple delivery platforms. Supported technical teams in rectifying issues, engaging with contractors and suppliers to negotiate deals which reduced costs. Skilled in using communication platforms including Zoom and MS Teams.

Timeline

Correctional Officer - G4S
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager - McDonalds Franchisee Business, HDF Holdings
11.2015 - 03.2022
Field Service Business Consultant - McDonalds Corporation
06.2009 - 09.2015
Quality Service Cleanliness Consultant - McDonalds Corporation
10.2007 - 06.2009
McOpCo Operations Consultant - McDonalds Corporation
09.2004 - 10.2007
Retail Traineeship Advisor - McDonalds Corporation
03.2003 - 09.2004
Restaurant Manager - McDonalds Corporation
05.1998 - 03.2003
VECCI - Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment,
McDonalds RTO - Advanced Diploma in Retail Management,
McDonalds RTO - Certificate IV in Retail Management,
Heath Britton-Stanley