Lewis Fox

Hands-on Production & Warehouse Manager with 14+ years in high-volume FMCG, food manufacturing, and logistics environments. Proven track record running safe, structured, high-performing shifts with tight control of KPI delivery, GMP, HACCP/BRC compliance, and people performance. Builds reliable, accountable teams through clear standards, coaching, and consistent feedback, while driving continuous improvement and lean ways of working to reduce waste and support service and cost targets.

Proficient with WMS, Kronos, SAP, and SuccessFactors; experienced in audits, incident investigation, SOP control, stock accuracy, labour planning, and stakeholder communication

Distribution Shift Manager - THANET EARTH

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

Led end-to-end distribution operations across warehouse, intake, picking, replenishment, and despatch teams, managing Team Leaders and 40–70 colleagues to maintain consistent KPI delivery, labour efficiency, and cost control. I carried out daily H&S, hygiene, and compliance checks to uphold BRC and customer audit standards, while overseeing all WMS workflows including stock movement accuracy, replan performance, and dispatch sequencing. I also delivered structured briefs, performance reviews, and clear shift handovers to maintain operational flow and drive team accountability.

• Strengthened shift reliability by introducing structured daily briefs, performance tracking boards, and targeted coaching support.
• Improved shift-to-shift handover quality, reducing operational errors and lost time across warehouse functions.
• Increased workflow stability by optimising labour distribution during peak demand periods.

Nights Shift Manager - GXO LOGISTICS

(2021-01 - 2024-01)

I led all night shift operations across goods-in, picking, replenishment, and transport loading, managing a mixed workforce to maintain stock accuracy, SOP compliance, and nightly KPI achievement. I performed safety checks, incident investigations, and corrective actions, while managing attendance, HR processes, and team development. My role involved maintaining clear communication with customers and senior leaders to ensure service levels, operational continuity, and strong performance across the site.

• Reduced warehouse stock errors through stricter SOP adherence and targeted retraining of high-impact tasks.
• Improved site-wide communication by hosting structured weekly KPI deep-dives with shift leads and key stakeholders.
• Delivered consistent productivity gains while maintaining budget controls across labour and overtime spend.

Shift Production Manager (FMCG) - INTERCROP LTD

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

Managed high-speed RTE food production lines, delivering output, quality, and service targets while ensuring ongoing GMP, HACCP, CCP, and hygiene compliance. I led CI initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies, and coached Line Leaders and Operatives through performance reviews, RTWs, and structured feedback. I maintained strong communication with technical, planning, and production teams to ensure efficient flow and consistent standards.

• Reduced downtime with improved changeovers and standardised corrective actions.
• Increased line efficiency through labour optimisation and visual controls.

Assistant Site Technical Manager - AGOMEZ

(2017-01 - 2018-01)

I supported full compliance across HACCP, BRC, TMFS, TPPS, and customer standards, leading internal audits, corrective actions, and supplier approvals. I maintained technical documentation, traceability systems, and quality KPIs, ensuring the site remained audit-ready and compliant with both customer and regulatory expectations.

• Improved audit readiness through stronger documentation and process control.

Technical compliance Health & Safety Manager - BARNSLEY FARMS

(2016-01 - 2017-01)

I delivered internal and external audits across technical and safety categories, conducted incident investigations, and implemented corrective actions to improve safe systems of work. I provided training and guidance to operational teams, raising site competence and strengthening the overall safety culture.

Hygiene Team Manager - BAKKAVOR

(2011-01 - 2016-01)

Managed a 30-person hygiene team in a high-risk food manufacturing environment, ensuring deep cleaning, allergen control, equipment sanitation, and microbiological compliance. I managed hygiene budgets, chemical control, and audit preparation, while collaborating closely with Technical and Production to maintain high customer and retailer standards.

Production Team Leader - BAKKAVOR

(2005-01 - 2011-01)

Led 60–130 operatives to hit operational targets and maintain product quality. Managed KPIs, training, and performance reviews; ensured H&S, hygiene, and regulatory compliance; removed bottlenecks through structured problem-solving and clear communication