Alan Trotman

Experienced people and operations leader with over 20 years experience looking to transition into HR people management or similar role. Currently leading a team of 12 at Cistermiser. Strong practical experience in employee relations, absence management, performance reviews and onboarding.

Holds a CPD Diploma in Human Resources and is ready to work towards CIPD as soon as possible. NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications. Brings extensive first-hand experience of managing people, giving a practical understanding of the challenges faced by both employees and management offering advice and managing resolutions.

Operations Team Leader at Cistermiser (2010 – Present)

Responsible for leading and supporting a 12-person assembly team, with significant responsibility for employee training, development, workplace standards and day-to-day people management.

• Lead and support a team of 12 employees within a manufacturing environment.
• Designed and delivered targeted training across multiple production lines, reducing onboarding time for new starters and increasing productivity.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to employees.
• Address workplace issues and help resolve problems within the team including conflict, personal issues & operational issues.
• Promote positive working relationships and effective communication with weekly team meetings and daily conversations.
• Support safe working practices and employee wellbeing by ensuring all H&S protocols are met.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and procedures to provide employees with clear expectations and guidance.
• Carry out 5S audits and work with employees to maintain workplace standards.
• Led a structured continuous improvement initiative that engaged employees is 5s activities, resulting in better organized workspaces, better product flow and fewer errors
• Apply practical people-management skills within a busy operational environment.

Picking Shift Supervisor at Bidfood (2003-03 – 2010-02)

Supervised a team of approximately 40 employees within a busy food and drinks picking and dispatch operation.

• Managed and supported a large operational team of approximately 40 employees.
• Organised daily workloads and allocated responsibilities across the shift.
• Supported employee training and development.
• Provided day-to-day coaching, guidance and supervision.
• Addressed operational and people-related issues as they arose.
• Maintained effective communication across the team.
• Supported employees in achieving required standards of performance and conduct.
• Promoted safe working practices and a positive working environment.
• Worked effectively under pressure within a fast-paced operational environment.

CPD Diploma in Human Resources