Group Security Operations Manager
Supreme Group
Total years of experience :35 years, 6 Months
Supreme Group is a Global Logistics provider of a wide ranging services; construction (camps), facilities management (maintenance and catering), bulk fuel storage and distribution, Aviation (fixed & rotary), warehousing (dry and frozen food) - 5000 staff, Turnover $7 billion.
Selected Responsibilities:
• Global Security Operational Management of Security Providers; Over 9 different providers with an annual value over $75 million.
• Provide efficient and effect support, guidance and direction to Supreme core business.
• Analyse, Review & Implement procedures to safe guard the well being of supreme employees and company assets.
• Analyse, Review & Implement procedures to prevent loss within the 5 business units.
• Plan, manage and develop the security enhancements and transition to the new Afghan Personal Protection Force (APPF) a Government security initiative/programme to improve the economy of Afghanistan.
• Bid preparation for new and existing tenders.
• Development of crisis management and emergency response plans.
• Mediate between business units to prevent unnecessary wastage.
IOM is a Global Humanitarian Company with various programmes thought the deprived world. The Afghan Civil Assistance Programme is a programme for distributing assistance to affected Afghan Civilians caught up in International Military Forces actions.
Selected Responsibilities:
• Manage the offices/warehouses in three provinces with a financial responsibility of distributing monies and assistance to those affected, with a value in excess of $10 million.
• Provide efficient and effect security measures and procedure for the offices, warehouses and distribution points in Uruzgan, Zabul and Farah.
• Liaison Officer with the Provincial Governor, Government Officials, ISAF & USAID within my areas of responsibility. Developing strong working relationships with these key stakeholders in order to successfully deliver the project.
Oryx Projects is a Global logistics provider which is contracted by Maersk Group to setup and operate a container terminal/logistics hub in Afghanistan for the storage and distribution of US Military commodities, a contract worth $2 billion.
Selected Responsibilities:
• Building a container yard/logistics hub in Kabul, replicated in the US Military bases in Bagram and Kandahar, with a working budget of $8.5 million to complete the project.
• Management of the two major contracts for Maersk Line Limited - US Military and Supreme Foods Services both contracts valued at over $2 billion.
• Management of the supply chain/routes within Afghanistan for Maersk Line Limited ensuring the US Military and Supreme Food Services received their consignments within the required delivery date.
• Provide efficient and effect security measures and procedure for the terminal, offices, warehouses and distribution points in Kabul, KAF & BAF.
• Accounts management - Oversee the annual budget, manage the procurement and expenditure keeping an audit trail and relevant documents for asset management and audit purposes.
• Producing, implementing and managing the company Standard Operating Procedures for Administration/Finance, Security, Operations and Assets.
SENIOR MANAGER (British Army) - Rank of Major - Selected Appointments Jan 78 - May 09
Quartermaster - HSE/ Facility Manager
• HSE & Facility Manager for 650 employees, including offices, warehouse and accommodation blocks. Directly responsible for safety of all employees and subcontractors, waste, weapon security, management of stores, equipment and a fleet of 240 vehicles. Role included operational planning both onsite and to establish remote operating bases.
• Asset and budget management.
Instruct International Military Students
• Developed, planned and implemented training schedules for international client, providing training in counter insurgency tactics and procedures.
• Develop and train management and employees in crisis management procedures.
• Implement and monitor safety systems for high intensity training packages.
Regimental Sergeant Major - The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers - 650 staff. (2 years)
Senior Instructor - Tactics Division Brecon, Wales - (2 years)
London City & Guilds Level 7 for Leadership & Management is equivalent to a Master Degree and awarded on production of ongoing work and projects within the Military. See membership bodies below