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Dave Edwards

Dave Edwards

Southbourne,West Sussex

Summary

Results-driven Management professional with 24 years of experience in technical sales, operations, production management, organisational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.

Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior stakeholders, effectively prioritising activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Manager

Vandapower Ltd
Havant, Hampshire
10.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for day to day operations at Vandapower Ltd
  • Developing current customer portfolio/up selling
  • Working with the team to generate sales and develop customer relations.
  • Provide technical backup to customers and stake holders
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
  • Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment.
  • Analysed operations data to identify process gaps and successfully implement change.

General Manager

Torberry Connectors Ltd
Waterlooville, Hampshire
09.2000 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for developing our large customer base, sales and technical backup
  • Day to day procurement & cost savings
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
  • Implemented effective customer service procedures to encourage positive feedback.
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company.

Leading Seaman/Gunnery

Royal Navy
Worldwide, Worldwide
12.1984 - 12.1998

General Defence - Search and rescue duties globally

Education

C & G - Welding & Fabrication

Loyd's British
Cannock
09.1983 - 12.1984

Skills

  • High level business development
  • Inventory control
  • Excellent communicator on all levels
  • High-pressure environments
  • Global and strategic sourcing
  • Relationship building
  • Communication improvements
  • Multi-site operations
  • Warehouse operations
  • Skilled negotiator
  • Employee development
  • Effective leader

Work Availability

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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Operations Manager

Vandapower Ltd
10.2021 - Current

General Manager

Torberry Connectors Ltd
09.2000 - 10.2021

Leading Seaman/Gunnery

Royal Navy
12.1984 - 12.1998

C & G - Welding & Fabrication

Loyd's British
09.1983 - 12.1984
Dave Edwards