nicky gordon

In collaboration with the EDEN project, a newly created graduate scheme focused on improving all aspects of the dairy supply chain. Predominantly technical and engineering focused, other modules such as CI, NPD and EHS were included. I was required to build expertise by managing departments independently, facilitating trials and conducting projects. I was also selected to attend a six month international secondment and join both the Danish Lean role out team and Lurpak Lighter commissioning unit. Key Achievements - Delivered research project that optimised fresh milk processing resulting in an annual saving of £225k for Arla Foods Lockerbie - Improved HSE and quality standards by installing an inline cream sampler generating annual savings of £15k for Arla Foods Lockerbie - Achieved the highest category rating in the appraisal structure in 2010 and 2011 - First EDEN graduate to be appointed into a role within the company with 6 months of the EDEN project still remaining

RBS is a British banking and insurance holding company, which operates a wide variety of brands and products across the globe including RBS, NatWest and Coutts. Part of the Operational Lean Practice team, required to travel across the UK to manage improvement projects with the goal of improving the customer journey and reducing costs throughout various functions. Required to analyses data to ascertain focus spotlights. Conduct projects solely or with the resource of a local team. Coach staff in lean principles, project management and strategy deployment to deliver a sustainable culture. Engage with senior stakeholders to gain sign off on business cases and provide updates to project progress. Key Achievements - Member of RBS’s 1st end to end project team, managing the online and branch streams for the personal loans product which delivered savings of £18m - Managed the business quick deposit project whereby I relocated operations from the UK to India impacting 103k customers, reducing lead time by 3 days and minimising UK FTE's.

Attended voluntary whilst undergoing my probationary period within the Police force to enhance attributes in my interested field of Business Management as well as gaining extra qualifications in a wide range of business skills.

Standard Grades, Intermediate 2 and Highers

Compulsory attendance for a period of 5 months, where by I learned the core elements of Scottish criminal law and the fundamental skills required to go about carrying out my operational duties within my designated deployment region. As a probationary constable, my development was monitored by ranking supervisors who assessed my abilities and knowledge both practically and theoretically under written, oral and practical examinational conditions. Scottish Common Law, Criminal Law Consolidation Scotland Act 1995, Road Traffic Act 1988.

The EDEN Project, part of a £7 million investment and supported by the Government, is a ground breaking dairy education initiative driven by the whole dairy business, with the aim of producing world-class leaders for tomorrow’s industry. The purpose is to educate a unique collaboration to become familiar with the fundamental principles but also innovative, creative, motivated and confident enough to change the shape of the dairy industry for the better. Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Project Delivery, Finance Management, Supply Chain, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Environmental Awareness, Food & Dairy Safety, Raw Materials, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, Automation, Process Control, Chemical Technology, Milk Technology, Cheese & Fermented Products, Butter & Milk Fat Technology, Workplace Practices.