Richard Phipps
Production Director @Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.
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WORK HISTORY
Production Director @Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.
EDUCATION
Cranfield University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Lincoln
Bachelor's Degree, Food Manufacturing
Chartered Management Institute
L7 Leadership Apprenticeship, Chartered Manager, Degree Apprenticeship
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD PHIPPS
I am an accomplished Operations and Supply Chain Leader with over 20 years’ experience driving operational excellence, transformation and growth within the food manufacturing, bakery production and logistics sectors. I specialise in large-scale operational change, supply chain optimisation, ERP implementation and sustainability initiatives, consistently delivering cost efficiencies and high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced environments.Throughout my career, I have led major technology transformations, rebuilt supply chains post-crisis, scaled operations to support significant growth and ensured compliance with industry standards such as BRC and GMP. I have held senior leadership roles with notable organisations, successfully managing multi-site operations and complex projects that align operational performance with strategic business objectives.Professionally, I am currently Head of Operations at The Bread Factory Limited, where I lead technology integration, sustainability efforts and operational improvements across multiple sites. I am responsible for driving efficiency, quality assurance and continuous improvement, while managing cross-functional teams and key stakeholder relationships to support sustainable business growth.I am passionate about fostering operational excellence, developing talent and embedding sustainability into core processes to deliver exceptional business results and customer satisfaction. I thrive on solving complex challenges through innovative solutions and effective leadership.Specialties: Operations & Supply Chain Management | ERP & Technology Transformation | Strategic Leadership | Cost Reduction & Process Optimisation | Sustainability & Compliance | Multi-Site & Facilities ManagementCareer Highlights-Led the successful integration of ERP and recipe management systems, including the first GMP rollout to meet BRC standards, improving efficiency and compliance-Delivered supply chain consolidation and inventory alignment initiatives saving approximately £150k annually and reducing stock by 20%-Managed multi-site milling operations, increasing operational efficiency and overseeing a £60m investment project while maintaining a 98% service level during a 45% demand surge-Spearheaded sustainability initiatives by recruiting the company’s first dedicated Sustainability Manager and aligning operations with environmental and regulatory commitments.
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