Michael Simpson

Energetic, resourceful and adaptable supply chain and people manager with an excess of 18 years experience offering solutions in general management, procurement, scheduling and analytical skills. The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record in problem solving, strategic planning, negotiating and people management skills within target driven environments.

Strong business acumen and customer focus with recognised strong interpersonal skills. Changed focus on job aspects to learn new skills and for the challenges it brings, always had a keen interest in electrical & mechanical engineering.

Resident Technician - Crown Lift Trucks - Dearne Valley

(2022-12)

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on Crown & 3rd party MHE.
• Attend breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Ensure site inventory stock is up to date and available.
• Complete time sheets and service reports on tablet provided.
• Download site specific programs to individual trucks CPU system.
• Diagnose and repair various faults including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical issues.
• Liase with customer daily regarding out of action trucks
• Mentorship with an apprentice.

Mobile General Assistant - Speedy Hire - Sheffield

(2022-08 - 2022-11)

• Inspect, clean and repair various petrol, diesel and battery-operated hire equipment.
• Pat testing 240v and 110v electrical hire equipment
• Service multiple trailer sizes to company specification
• Drive to various sites within the region to carry out above tasks.

Engineer - Key Engineering (Chesterfield) Ltd - Chesterfield

(2019-09 - 2022-08)

• Maintain and service electrical overhead cranes.
• PPM'S on-site cab driven crane.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Heavy plant and FLT maintenance
• Rope and block inspections
• Installation of new and refurbished overhead cranes and jibs.
• Producing lifting chains
• Maintaining company vehicle

Warehouse Manager - GCL Products Ltd - Sheepbridge

(2014-05 - 2019-09)

• Implemented and wrote the Health & Safety and Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Utilising space to its best ability, involved in design layout and type of racking used.
• Managed apprenticeship program
• Managing stock levels
• Accountable for KPI achievements
• Liaising and booking 3rd party transport ready for despatching of goods.
• Completing and checking manifest data
• Maintaining HP machinery

Despatch Coordinator - Bakkavor Welcome Foods - Huthwaite

(2012-06 - 2014-05)

• Managing a team of 2 people
• Making sure chase lists are complete on time for appropriate vehicles.
• Loading multiple vehicles according to orders
• Liaising with 3rd party transport companies daily
• Managing staff holidays, hours worked and overtime payments via labour summaries.

Planning Scheduler - Supply Chain - Northern Foods - Dronfield

(2001-10 - 2011-09)

• Ordering fresh ingredients for the daily demand of orders.
• Preparing line plans for production to work from daily.
• Downloading and preparing orders in SAP and making line plans in Preactor.
• Creating and updating worksheets using Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel.
• Liaise with M&S daily regarding order amendments.
• Create daily P.O.'s for production to book stock from.
• Ensure 100% communication is achieved to all levels.

Electrotechnical Technology Installations Certificate Year 1 - Electrotechnical Technology - City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3 - Business & Administration

NVQ Level 2 - Distribution, Warehousing and Storage Operations

NVQ Level 2 - Team Leading

Level 2 - Recreation and Leisure Industries - City & Guilds