Curriculum vitae: Richard John Sprint
Profile
I am a highly motivated individual, who enjoys working as part of a team as well as working on my own and using my initiative. I have good communication skills that help me to motivate and build morale within a team or with individuals. I give clear instructions to avoid ambiguity and can train and motivate staff at any level. I am a quick learner who can think outside the box, enthusiastic about analytical problems, and discovering root causes to find solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
Experience
Section Leader
- 2021-2025: Oversaw full operations at Brighouse DC including Goods In, Picking, Packing, FLT ops, and Goods Out.
- 2018-2021: Led Bradford Pick Hall; improved pick rate from 210 to 312 through continuous improvement.
- 2016-2018: Managed Goods In department, ensuring smooth inbound logistics.
- Delivered continuous improvement, staff training, and operational excellence across multiple sites.
SLS Section Leader Support
- Managed Value Added department operations and staff.
- Oversaw KPI records, labour planning, and staff issues.
- Delivered training, motivation, and ensured operational efficiency.
Perpetual Inventory Administrator (P.I.)
- Created P.I. checks and reconciled discrepancies to maintain stock integrity.
- Reported stock errors to customers/managers; handled returns and shortages to protect fulfilment.
- Adjusted WMS records; prepared sample orders; updated KPIs; managed the PI teams workflow.
PVC Carton Supervisor
- Led PVC production to schedule/targets; delegated work and ensured material/manpower availability.
- Coached and mentored staff; maintained H&S and site security.
- Set/operated GEAF (cut & crease); led Vega 750 (inline folder/gluer) operations.
Guillotine Operator and Platen Setter
- Cut and die-cut substrates for bespoke boxes/cartons; assisted loading/unloading.
- Managed stock ordering/monitoring; performed basic maintenance and repairs.
Education
Thornton Grammar School
Seven GCSEs Maths, English, Biology, Physics, PE, History, Business Studies.
Huddersfield University Business School
Certificate in Business Management Services & CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management & Leadership.
Qualifications
Licences
- Full UK Drivers Licence
- POET Licence (expired)
- Man-Riser Licence (expired)
- Counter Balance Licence (expired)
- MEWP Licence (expired)
Interests
I enjoy learning new skills, improving knowledge, listening to music, collecting instruments, gaming, and reading in quiet settings or competitive online environments.
Equity-driven leadership:
Apply Adams' Equity Theory in practice, ensuring fairness in resources, responsibilities, and recognition to sustain motivation and trust.
Root-cause problem solving:
Address underlying causes of workplace behaviours rather than relying on short-term punitive measures.
Respected disciplinary approach:
Frequently requested by colleagues to support investigations and disciplinaries due to a reputation for conducting them with fairness, dignity, and balance.
Sustainable accountability:
Deliver corrective action that leads to ongoing respect and cooperation, avoiding the resentment and disengagement often caused by purely punitive approaches.
Team protector:
Known for safeguarding teams from unfair treatment and systemic imbalance, maintaining morale while driving productivity.
System-aware mindset:
Recognise and prevent cascading 'balancing' behaviours that can undermine operations, fostering stability and long-term success.
Contact Me
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Tel: 07985 464 074