Stephen Boots

In the world of FMCG, I have the essential skills to drive improvements in a dynamic proactive pace to drive results for continue improvements. I believe in sustainable improvements end to end of the business than firefighting. However, when required, I can make swift decisions to ensure food safety is managed and is controlled. I have a great knowledge of commercial expectations and ensure budgets are managed. If necessary, I also have the ability to make budget cuts when required, in a fair and balance way. I have extensive experience with high-risk & low risk products & specialized in all protein products world-wide with commercial management achievements. Multi-talented Senior Manager well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth. Skilled Senior Manager skilled in cross-functional collaboration. Optimizes processes and communication and drive results in Food Manufacturing Retail Operations and supplier relationship management. Dedicated to continuously improving professional knowledge and business operations by applying top-notch Knowledge and people motivational skills. Experienced Senior Manager proficient in managing reporting, budgeting and compliance areas. Adept at updating and working with executive leadership. Bringing superior skills in planning, negotiation and complex problem-solving gained over 30 years of Manufacturing & retail experience. Accomplished Senior factory Management adept at driving team performance, business strategies and making data-supported recommendations. Skilled at identifying optimal tactics for motivating all sorts of teams and engaging clients. Applied 5s achieve continuous process improvement. Proactive Senior Manager successful at overseeing Technical/Operational functions with 260 to 2560 employees and 9 front-line managers to achieve demanding goals. Successful at creating cohesive, results-oriented teams by setting clear policies and vision.

• The course awarded. Highly Commended- Best Capability Programme - Meat Development Programme (Woolworths & Tafe) AITD 2020.Australian Institute of Training & Development.
• Main KPIs achieved. Including top Blue CFMSR standard within 18 months.
• Cost reduction programmes which cut & saved $2.2 million during my 4.5 years
• Launched 220 products
• Launched valued products
• Set up the first export of beef to Thailand for Coles
• Ensuring the site obtain the export status, & CFMSR
• Ensuring the facilities was of the highest hygiene standards
• Oversee the site security
• Managed a $3 million budget per annum
• Technically managed the introduction of the first Australian Water jet cutting of chops and steaks, which meant the water would trim the fat to a certain millimetre to meet specification. Which was a the first for Australia food business (water jet cutting meat)
• Managed the complaint programme which meant RROA had the lowest number of complaints within Coles protein business.
• Took the company from claiming £180K per year to nearly one million pounds per year
• Took the company from being from the bottom of league regarding raw material supplier to the best in three months for McDonalds
• World champion reduction complaint programme within the first 12 months, with YOY NCN reduction from various audits
• Restructured team to be linked to customers and so allowing clear ownership between customers and Technical champions
• Increased our customer base by two major retail customers & one fast food customer
• As part of the site expansion programme the capacity of the plant grew from 1.3 million chickens being slaughtered per week to over 1.8 million
• Started a Ready to Cook product factory with over 100 products in three years
• Installed a processing line with one of the world largest fast food customers with great results
• Reached the top supplier placement for McDonald Europe
• Implemented a data base system and intake team to improve raw material quality
• Took ABP Shrewsbury from a C grade BRC Efsis standard to a B grade in 2007 and then to an (A) grade in 2008
• Took ABP Ellesmere from a C grade BRC Efsis standard to a B grade in 2007 and then to an (A) grade in 2008

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• Date of Birth: 07/16/71
• Nationality: British