PROJECT 1
Joint Project Manager, Regional Grocery DC
Size: 630 000 sq ft
Project length: 8 months
Employees: over 600
Fleet: over 100 driving units
24/7 operations
Site included Recycling Unit and on-site Vehicle Maintenance Unit
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Aim
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New build of Europe’s greenest warehouse
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Environmentally-conscious project management approach
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Uncompromising focus on engagement & culture
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Need to recruit and train colleagues off-site
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Site to be operational 3 days after practical completion (“Rapid Deployment Plan”)
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Rapid ramp up to support rest of network during peak
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Approach
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Refined all elements of design to suit successful operations
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Developed long-term environmental & engagement plans
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Totally reviewed and challenged all operational processes within the supply chain
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Off-site training plan, by role, by individual, by date & by venue
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Established two groups of champions:
1) process & system for training
2) issue resolution
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Shadow team for additional operational support
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Readiness assessment of all elements of project ahead of RDP
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Personal control of RDP (300+ resources involved with systems, supplies, services, cleaning and health & safety)
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Achievements
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Once operational, regarded as flagship DC by both client and 3PL provider
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Site became role model for culture, engagement and comms
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Ramped up ahead of plan and supported a struggling DC just 2 weeks after outbound go live