Craig Watson
Operations Manager @The Cts Group
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WORK HISTORY
Operations Manager @The Cts Group
Leading the day-to-day responsibilities for all operations of Corporate Trade Supplies.Managing, supervising all aspects of stock, orders, production, direct to film, logistics, risk and health & safety.Achieving CEO’s strategic businesstargets and responsible for continuous personnel growth to a diverse team of 30.Management of high profile customers Hyrox, Aldi, Sports Direct, Alternate Parcel Company etc- Management of personnel, including supervisors and managers, ensuring quality, health & safety, and compliance standards are maintained- Manage stock levels over £1 million, ensuring accuracy, security, and effective stock control- Keep Planning, Accuracy, and Quality at the centre of all operational activity- Ensure all procedures align with company policies and regulatory standards- Support Department Managers to deliver a quality-driven, efficient production operation daily- Management of of customer orders across the UK, Europe and overseas- Management of all Logistics across the UK and Europe for high profile clients such as Hyrox, Bunzl etc- Communicate accurate information promptly across the business and external agencies- Facility Management of Site, ensuring all risk assessments, health & safety and safe systems of training are applied- Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and ensure all PDPs are delivered on time- Work with other departments to support product supply, quality, and delivery schedules- Managed all budgetary controls efficiently- Coach, mentor and develop employees. Overseeing training and development for succession planning- Handle all people-related matters promptly and in line with company policies- Collaborate with Managers to improve communication, best practice, and operational efficiency- Identify and escalate or resolve health & safety and people-management issues as required- Foster a proactive “can-do” culture and ensure all daily tasks are completed on time
EDUCATION
British Armed Forces
Chartered Management Institution
Army School of Physical Training
Institute of Leadership and Management
British Armed Forces
National Vocational Qualification
British Armed Forces
Coaching
Army School of Physical Training
Charted Institute for the management of sport and physical activity
Doncaster College
City & Guilds
British Armed Forces
Institute of Leadership and Management
British Armed Forces
Education and Training
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
British Armed Forces
BCS Qualification
British Armed Forces
Health and safety
British Armed Forces
Computer Information
ABOUT CRAIG WATSON
Facilities and Operations Manager with 24 exemplary years in the British Army. I help manage teams through effective leadership and management, managed bespoke facilities and operations to support the organisation. Institute of Leadership & Management Level 7 Award.Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management - Level 4 Certificate.Institute of Leadership and Management - Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring. The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sports and Physical Activity - Level 2 Fitness Instructor.Chartered Management Institute - Level 3 Diploma First Line Management. Managing Safely IOSH- Accountable for £5m of training equipment and infrastructure, responsible for H&S standards and risk management. Inventory managed all equipment and managed several indoor gymnasiums, sports facilities and bespoke outdoor training facilities. This varied asset base had individualised risk assessments and health and safety challenges from a FM perspective- Managed a site expansion contract at a budget of £2m to create a 15-20% increase in site users. The infrastructure plans included the construction of brand-new facilities and the management of multi-million-pound military infrastructure and equipment- Coached, mentored diverse team of over 50 high-performing specialist instructors in world class military centres, managed all talent through continuous personnel development and performance management- Pioneered the redevelopment of a bespoke, sophisticated training facility for approximately personnel- Communicated with local authorities, contractors, successfully improving safe working practices with the health, safety and environment team. Enhancing the safety of highly valued personnel, whilst cost-saving maintenance by £100k- Risk management principal advisor for all aspects of training, high profile events, certifying facilities remained complaint with all H&S regulations.Additionally, passionate about keeping in shape, a big football fan, avid Sheffield United supporter. Love watching live music and spending time with family and friends. I get excited about opportunities where I am able to utilise my extensive knowledge, skills and managerial experience. Help develop people, teams and achieve organisations goals.I love connecting with new people, give me a message at c••••••••@gmail.com or here on LinkedIn.
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