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ROBERT CHRISTOPHER FLOYD

ROBERT CHRISTOPHER FLOYD

Beeston, Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Experienced Maintenance Planner and Engineering Stores Manager with over 20 years in manufacturing and engineering support, including key roles at PepsiCo (Walkers Snack Foods), Brammer Buck & Hickman, and IESA. Proven expertise in CMMS planning, spare parts procurement, inventory optimization, and reliability support within high-demand FMCG environments. Strong track record of improving equipment uptime, managing multi-site operations, reducing stockholding costs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Adept in SAP and Maximo, with strong communication and leadership skills developed through coaching, team management, and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to operational excellence, data integrity, and safety compliance in all aspects of maintenance and stores operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Engineering Line Lead

Walkers Snack Foods
Coventry, Warwickshire
11.2023 - Current
  • Planned and scheduled maintenance activities using SAP and CMMS tools, ensuring efficient backlog management and the execution of a structured preventive maintenance program.
  • Played a key role in breakdown elimination (BDE) initiatives, leading root cause analysis efforts and contributing to ongoing continuous improvement (CI) across production lines.
  • Provided technical coaching to technicians and stores staff, improving team capability in SAP usage, maintenance processes, and work order management.
  • Supported FMCG production line operations with a hands-on understanding of equipment reliability, working closely with operations to minimise downtime.
  • Managed inventory and spare parts procurement, reducing obsolescence and optimising stock levels to support planned and reactive maintenance needs.
  • Collaborated effectively with engineering leads, shift technicians, and planning teams to prioritise maintenance activities aligned with business-critical KPIs.

Maintenance Planner

Walkers Snack Foods
Coventry, Warwickshire
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Planned and scheduled maintenance activities in alignment with PEMM strategy, ensuring optimized equipment uptime and efficient resource utilization.
  • Generated weekly maintenance schedules with a 6-week outlook, issuing clear plans to technicians and operations teams.
  • Led cross-functional planning meetings with technical leads, shift technicians, and contractors to coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Managed the CMMS system, ensuring high data integrity across work orders, backlog, prioritization, failure codes, and spare part usage.
  • Developed and maintained a 52-week preventive maintenance plan to support reliability, statutory compliance, and production needs.
  • Conducted ongoing analysis of maintenance performance, spare parts spend, and asset reliability to drive continuous improvement and reduce obsolescence.
  • Trained technicians and CMMS users, ensuring alignment on planning processes and system best practices.
  • Supported the integration of new equipment by uploading PM task lists and aligning spares holding in collaboration with BDE teams.
  • Prioritized critical maintenance activities related to safety, food hygiene, and plant reliability.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and contractors for service schedules and spare parts management to minimize downtime and costs.

Stores Local Buyer Technician

Pepsico (Walkers Snack Foods)
Coventry, Warwickshire
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed over 9,000 SAP order lines annually with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, consistently meeting required timeframes.
  • Proactively expedited purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of engineering spares, enabling planned maintenance activities to proceed without disruption at the Coventry site.
  • Procured non-stock items from a diverse supplier base of over 110 vendors, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and continuity of supply.
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies through SAP for all indirect procurement, maintaining financial accuracy and strong supplier relationships.
  • Led the daily 8:00 AM KPI scorecard meeting for stores and purchasing, providing clear insights and driving accountability across teams.
  • Delivered SAP coaching and support to both stores and shop floor colleagues, enhancing system usage and operational efficiency.

Insite Manager (Buyer)

Brammer Buck And Hickman (PepsiCo)
Coventry, Warwickshire
11.2013 - 06.2021
  • Permanently based on-site at the customer’s engineering stores, managing end-to-end procurement of MRO mechanical spares for both stock and bespoke requirements.
  • Identified parts accurately through technical knowledge and collaboration with suppliers, ensuring correct sourcing and reduced downtime.
  • Matched pricing against customer requisitions to secure competitive deals while maintaining budgetary control.
  • Compiled and presented KPI reports and activity summaries to key stakeholders during quarterly performance meetings.
  • Resolved invoice queries efficiently, maintaining smooth financial operations and supplier confidence.
  • Provided 24/7 emergency call-out support to meet urgent maintenance needs and minimize operational disruption.
  • Acted as a key liaison between engineering teams and suppliers, facilitating on-site involvement to deliver troubleshooting support and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Held full responsibility for managing the branch P&L, ensuring profitability and compliance with financial targets.

Regional Engineering Stores Manager

IESA
, UK
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Managed operations across 21 customer store sites, overseeing a team of 50+ staff and ensuring smooth day-to-day performance.
  • Delivered a consistently high standard of customer service, maintaining strong client relationships and trust.
  • Ensured all stores met or exceeded contractual KPI targets, in line with service-level agreements.
  • Managed a diverse customer portfolio including Jaguar Land Rover, Weetabix, Premier Foods, and Birdseye.
  • Led recruitment efforts, including interviewing, onboarding, and developing new team members.
  • Drove cost-saving initiatives and implemented continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Delivered ongoing coaching, motivation, and training to staff, fostering team development and engagement.
  • Conducted health and safety audits and investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Engineering Stores Manager

IESA (Weetabix)
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
12.2010 - 01.2012
  • Led and developed a team of five across three sites, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day stores operations and high performance.
  • Managed an inventory of 20,000 live engineering parts, maintaining 100 % accuracy and availability for maintenance and production teams.
  • Implemented a dual SAP–Maximo purchasing system, streamlining workflows and improving traceability for all MRO transactions.
  • Produced and presented monthly KPI dashboards to site managers, translating data into clear actions that boosted service levels.
  • Held regular stakeholder meetings with customers to maintain alignment, resolve issues promptly, and strengthen relationships.
  • Drove a stock‑optimisation project that reduced inventory value by £120 k in the first year while safeguarding parts availability.
  • Oversaw end‑to‑end MRO purchasing and supplier management, balancing cost, quality, and lead‑time requirements.
  • Provided 24/7 call‑out cover, responding rapidly to urgent maintenance needs and minimising unplanned downtime.
  • Managed recruitment, training, and day‑to‑day supervision of staff—building an engaged, safety‑focused team.


Stores Implementer

IESA
, Uk
07.2005 - 12.2010
  • Delivered over 20 successful store implementations across customer sites in the UK and Ireland, meeting strict deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Led end-to-end setup of SAP-based stock control and purchasing systems, enabling efficient operations for both IESA-managed and customer-run stores.
  • Provided hands-on training for stores staff and client users on SAP and cloud-based inventory systems, ensuring smooth adoption and long-term usability.
  • Coordinated project planning, system configuration, and inventory cataloguing to support go-live readiness and data integrity.
  • Managed IT installations and systems integration in collaboration with client IT teams.
  • Maintained a professional and customer-focused approach throughout each implementation, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.

Warehouse Operative

Games workshop
Castle Donington, Leicestershire
10.2001 - 06.2005
  • Operated Counterbalance forklift trucks to safely load and unload vehicles, and accurately placed stock within a 5,000-pallet warehouse using a BT Rolatruc combi.
  • Picked and prepared orders in line with customer service requests, ensuring timely and accurate dispatch.
  • Maintained stock accuracy and traceability through the use of a computerized RF scanning system.
  • Handled incoming supplier calls and entered key supplier information into internal systems, supporting procurement and logistics teams.

Education

GCSE -

Chilwell comprehensive
Nottingham
08.1996

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance Planning
  • CMMS Management (SAP & Maximo)
  • MRO Procurement & Spare Parts Optimization
  • Breakdown Analysis & Reliability Improvements
  • Inventory Management & Cost Control
  • Cross-Functional Coordination (Engineering, Ops, BDE)
  • KPI Reporting & Performance Monitoring
  • Technical Training & SAP Coaching
  • Health & Safety Compliance & Auditing
  • Supplier & Contractor Relationship Management

Timeline

Engineering Line Lead

Walkers Snack Foods
11.2023 - Current

Maintenance Planner

Walkers Snack Foods
11.2022 - 11.2023

Stores Local Buyer Technician

Pepsico (Walkers Snack Foods)
07.2021 - 11.2022

Insite Manager (Buyer)

Brammer Buck And Hickman (PepsiCo)
11.2013 - 06.2021

Regional Engineering Stores Manager

IESA
02.2012 - 10.2013

Engineering Stores Manager

IESA (Weetabix)
12.2010 - 01.2012

Stores Implementer

IESA
07.2005 - 12.2010

Warehouse Operative

Games workshop
10.2001 - 06.2005

GCSE -

Chilwell comprehensive

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