Hi, I’m Daniel, a hands-on warehouse supervisor with over seven years’ experience leading teams, improving processes, and keeping operations safe and efficient. I’ve run shifts as a supervisor, tracked KPI performance, handled difficult conversations, and driven daily communications with customers to ensure smooth operations. I’m proactive about developing teams, delivering toolbox talks, and implementing practical improvements that boost efficiency and safety. Outside work, I’ve volunteered as a youth football coach and supported training and match-day preparations. I enjoy mentoring staff, broadening my knowledge across different areas of the operation, and bringing a positive, collaborative attitude to every project I tackle.

Daniel Thompson-Wood

Hi, I’m Daniel, a hands-on warehouse supervisor with over seven years’ experience leading teams, improving processes, and keeping operations safe and efficient. I’ve run shifts as a supervisor, tracked KPI performance, handled difficult conversations, and driven daily communications with customers to ensure smooth operations. I’m proactive about developing teams, delivering toolbox talks, and implementing practical improvements that boost efficiency and safety. Outside work, I’ve volunteered as a youth football coach and supported training and match-day preparations. I enjoy mentoring staff, broadening my knowledge across different areas of the operation, and bringing a positive, collaborative attitude to every project I tackle.

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Hi, I’m Daniel, a hands-on warehouse supervisor with over seven years’ experience leading teams, improving processes, and keeping operations safe and efficient. I’ve run shifts as a supervisor, tracked KPI performance, handled difficult conversations, and driven daily communications with customers to ensure smooth operations. I’m proactive about developing teams, delivering toolbox talks, and implementing practical improvements that boost efficiency and safety.

Outside work, I’ve volunteered as a youth football coach and supported training and match-day preparations. I enjoy mentoring staff, broadening my knowledge across different areas of the operation, and bringing a positive, collaborative attitude to every project I tackle.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Warehouse Supervisor at Great Bear Distribution
December 1, 2021 - Present
Currently leading warehouse operations at Great Bear Distribution, Chesterfield. I work closely with all team members to develop skills, cover shifts as acting shift manager, monitor performance via KPIs, and ensure staffing deployment. I handle inbound/outbound non-conformances to MARS standards, update Kronos and Shift Rota for holidays, lateness and absences, and conduct weekly/daily health and safety checks. I lead toolbox talks, investigate accidents/incidents, and document communications with customers. I continuously look for process improvements to boost efficiency, such as updating risk assessment forms and inbound check sheets, and I manage temperatures, humidity, and fire marshal registers.
Export Team Leader at Great Bear Distribution
December 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Led export-related warehouse activities, created CMRs for outbound loads, sealed trailers with correct paperwork, and ensured Autostore loads ran on schedule. Updated Transwide with export information, tipped inbound export stock, and maintained the seal tracker. Prepared and distributed order trackers to Mars and supported gatehouse and broader shift operations. Implemented process improvements and safety conversations, and contributed to Excel-based process enhancements.
Dye Sublimation Printer at Dye Sublimation Umbrella Company
May 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Printed images from paper to panels for umbrellas, operating main presses and collaborating with the team to meet production targets. Demonstrated capability to handle fast-paced manufacturing tasks and maintain quality standards.
Parcel Sorter at Royal Mail
December 31, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Christmas temp role sorting parcels and letters across the country, using equipment to move and sort items efficiently and working as part of a high-volume team.
Dough Worker at Fletchers Bakery
March 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Worked on fast production lines, handling dough and tins, contributing to product development and ensuring adherence to factory conditions and product standards.
Trainee Gardener at Sheffield City Council
April 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025
Assisted with pruning, planting, litter collection and winter road gritting, gaining broad grounds maintenance experience.
Teaching Assistant at Valley Park Primary School
May 31, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Assisted year 6 pupils with reading, maths and sports skills, developing communication and instructional support abilities.
Warehouse Supervisor at Great Bear Distribution
December 1, 2021 - Present
Lead warehouse operations, monitor KPI performance, conduct toolbox talks, manage health and safety standards, and coordinate shift deployment. Responsible for inbound/outbound non-conformances, updating Kronos and shift rosters, and ensuring daily communications with customers. Managed incident investigations and supported continuous process improvements across the operation.
Team Leader at Great Bear
December 1, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Supervised multiple functional areas including export operations, created CMRs for outbound loads, sealed trailers with correct paperwork, managed Autostore loads, updated Transwide, and ensured stock put-away. Maintained clear communication with customers and led safety and process improvement initiatives.
Dye Sublimation Umbrella Company Worker at Dye Sublimation Umbrella Company
May 1, 2018 - September 12, 2025
Printed images from paper to panels for umbrellas, operated main machinery and presses, and collaborated with the team to meet production deadlines.
Trainee Baker at Fletchers Bakery
March 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Dough handling on fast lines, switching products, and contributing to product development to meet factory standards and changes.
Sorter/Temporary Parcels Processor at Royal Mail
December 1, 2012 - September 12, 2025
Sorted parcels and letters across the country, assisted with loading equipment, and collaborated with colleagues to manage high workloads.
Trainee Gardener at Sheffield City Council
April 1, 2010 - September 12, 2025
Assisted with pruning trees, planting, litter picking and winter road gritting.
Teaching Assistant at Valley Park Primary School
May 1, 2008 - September 12, 2025
Assisted Year 6 pupils with reading, maths and sports skills.

Education

GCSEs at Newfield Secondary
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009
GCSEs at Newfield Secondary
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

FA Level 1 Coaching Badge
May 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Driver's License AM, B, BE
January 11, 2030 - September 12, 2025
FA Level 1 Coaching Badge
May 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Safeguarding Children Workshop
May 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025
FA Emergency Aid Workshop
May 1, 2016 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Professional Services