Richard Leach

Director @Precision Pallets & Cases Ltd

Oldham, GB

Solely responsible for all negotiations of the successful management buy-out of previous trading entity.* Self financed entire business infrastructure including relocation* Nominated for \"Best New Business\" in the Oldham Business Awards 2014 - Runner Up* Nominated and won \"Business of the Year (under £1m)\" in the Oldham Business Awards 2015* Increases turnover and profitability by 47% and 17% respectively* Implemented a \"Living Wage\" structure whilst removing traditional industry \"piecework\" mentality* Introduced \"Lean\" working methods whilst improving and restructuring production areas, visual management systems which have helped to reduce manufacturing lead times* Grown workforce from 4 to 15 employees in under 4 years whilst also introducing trainee / apprenticeship schemes*Responsible for supplier, partner and clients negotiations* Account management of circa 140 clients ensuring