1. John Riddock
86 Tullibody Road
Alloa
FK10 2NL
Phone: (01259) 7572926
Email: riddock36@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Self motivated individual, a highly efficient manager who is flexible,
adaptable and quick to learn new skills, who has an excellent record of achieving and
exceeding targets.
Working History
Currently working as a Cost Engineer for Veolia ES which I have done for the las
3 years.
Previously worked as the Business Manager for 11 years
I have also working as a Production Manager for over 14 years.
In my previous and current roles I have implemented company working
procedures, health and safety procedures, process planning and production flow
processes, purchasing and forecasting business plans KPIs Month end reporting
systems forecasting and Profit Loss Accounts.
I have under gone various training courses which have included Lean
Manufacturing Training, Train the Trainer, Production and Process Improvement.
I have implemented a new website, new epos systems for retail outlets
.
My previous company went through various expansions including building a new
factory and retail outlet. This was all planned and achieved by using the great
understanding I have for process planning.
I have a great skill in understanding how a project will work and how it has to be
planned, which goes a long way when opening the organization up to many new
business concepts. Including procurement from China and Eastern Europe.
I have good working Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Sage Line 50.
Excellent skills in People Management and Production Management.
In 2005 I completed an HND in Business Management,
EDUCATION
Alloa Academy 1982-1986 O Level English
Maths
Art & Design
HND Business Management
Train the Trainer Course

2. Lean Manufacturing
Introduction to 6 Sigma
EMPLOYMENT
2012- Present Cost Engineer
I am responsible for all Business Costs and Profit Loss Accounts
Pricing and collating all big projects monitoring the weekly costs for
labour and plant.
Reviewing and liaising with contractors.
Forecasting weekly revenue
Raising Purchase Orders
Weekly Sales Valuations
Monthly Sales Valuations
Cost analysis.
Monitoring chargeable and unchangeable labour
KPIs Month end Reporting.
Route causal analysis of all variances
Supply admin support to the Management Accountant.
Answering and redirecting all incoming calls.
Collating and securely filling of all staff information keeping all
information up to date and to government legislation.
Excellent working knowledge of Excel and Word.
2002 - 2012 Operations Manager, Errea Sportswear Uk/ Logoxpres
I am responsible for all the operational standards within the
organization.
Supplying high quality personalized garments for all types of industry
Making sure the needs of the customer are met on time and to a high
quality with a high level of Customer Service
Responsible for all organization and distribution within Errea
uk/Logoxpres making sure all customer orders are delivered on time.
Liaising with suppliers purchasing stock forecasting, pre booking and
scheduling the delivery of all product lines.
Monitoring all new clothing ranges sampling and pricing.
Coordinating all customer orders and delivery dates
Implementing all new business processes and setting up all company
procedures.
Project managing all new business accounts
Maintaining the company website
Monitoring Sales figures, Stock figures, Staff wages.
Monitoring Production Operations, Marketing, Sales Teams.
Ensuring staff receives full training and the training is up to date.

3. Responsible for the implementation of Employment Law, Health &
Safety policies and procedures in accordance with government
legislation.
Excellent working knowledge of Sage Line 50, Excel and Word
2000-2002 Inventory Controller, Sun Micro Systems
.
Responsibility for all high value components and material flow.
Ability to communicate with experienced engineers regarding
equipment repairs.
Route causal analysis of all stock variances.
Maintaining line item accuracy.
CEO management trained.
1998-2000 Department Supervisor, Safeway Stores
In overall control of 2 departments dealing with all departmental
issues.
Responsible for stock control, staffing issues, payroll and suppliers
invoices.
Reporting sales figures and waste percentages on a weekly and
monthly basis.
Constantly achieving quality targets and meeting all aspects of
company standards.
Dealing with suppliers and customers.
1993-1998 Machine Operator, Patons RTN
Responsible for the blending of colours for customer orders.
Working with various production machinery.

4. 1987-1993 Chef, Royal Navy
Responsible for all aspects of catering, stock ordering and stock
control.
Learned to become a good team player.