Gerrard Pierce
Group IT Manager @Lowe & Fletcher Group
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WORK HISTORY
Group IT Manager @Lowe & Fletcher Group
Wednesbury, GB
Strategic and functional oversight and management of the IT function across the Lowe and Fletcher Group (Locking Systems and Fire Safety divisions) in the UK, EU and US, including:o Lowe and Fletchero Coopers Fireo BLE Smoke and Fireo Euro-Locks (PL, BE, DE and FR)My role extends to fortifying cyber security and crafting comprehensive IT policies, which have significantly bolstered our security posture. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, we\'ve optimised server and endpoint management, enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraging my expertise in IT governance and project planning, I\'m committed to innovating solutions that support and enhance our manufacturing capabilities.Recent achievements:o Supporting the implementation of Dynamics 365 F&O and Power Platform, taking ownership of new ERP implementationso Leading the technical implementation of bespoke manufacturing systemso Defined and implemented a new Group IT Policy, resulting in greatly improved security and reduced risko Introduced server and endpoint management and monitoring across 10 sites, increasing operational efficiency and response timeso Rationalised and consolidated disparate cyber security platforms (ongoing)o Implemented Sophos Enterprise MDR, NDR and Email security (ongoing)
EDUCATION
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Chartered IT Professional
ABOUT GERRARD PIERCE
A hands-on technical leader with an extremely broad and versatile skill-set, developed during a 35 year career in IT management positions within the manufacturing and tier-one automotive industries. Extensive experience in all aspects of server room/back office, desktop support, communications, security, data/business analysis and reporting etc, is complimented by an ability to develop innovative solutions to business problems. Summary of Skills & Experience: o Strategic IT planning, governance and budgetary responsibility o Extensive experience in hands-on IT Management and Business Systems development and administration o ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation and development o IFS ERP functional specialist (Inventory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing etc) o Sophos Enterprise Management including MDR, NDR, Email Protection o ITIL & Systems Monitoring (Datto, Action1, Domotz, HPE iMC, PRTG, Desktop Central, ADAudit, OpManager, ServiceDesk Plus etc.) o Industry 4.0 and IIoT integration including 5G Digital Twin technology o Administration of back-office technologies including Windows, Exchange, SQL Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory etc o Server virtualisation (Nutanix, Hyper-V, VMware) o Experienced in production, inventory and supply chain management within Tier One Automotive sector o Management of technical staff and third party relationships/outsourced services o Development, management and implementation of ERP/MRP and bespoke internal business applications o Data analysis, KPIs, EWIs and reporting (custom Management Information Systems) o MoR (Management of Risk) o EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
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