York-based Burton Roofing Group has appointed Jon Smith as its new operations manager.
Smith joins the group from London-based Enotria & Coe, where he was supply chain director for the £200m company, a leading wine and spirits retailer. He was responsible for all transportation and warehousing operations and helped the company increase operational efficiencies.
Prior to Enotria & Coe, he was regional managing director for beverage wholesaler Matthew Clark. He was responsible for the £100m turnover budget and oversaw a 30 strong sales team and 220 strong operations team whilst also managing the fleet of 70 vehicles and 150,000 sqft of warehousing space.
He was also Regional Managing Director of Carpet and Flooring Ltd, a £100million distributor to the construction industry. He began his career at AAH Central Heating Supplies, which Travis Perkins bought.
Ina Leigh, Managing Director of Burton Roofing Group, said: “Jon has outstanding experience and an impressive track record of managing multiple sites and achieving operational efficiencies. He has an expert knowledge of streamlining businesses through the implementation of effective processes and systems, but also has the leadership skills to motivate teams in a positive culture. We look forward to welcoming him to the leadership team.”
Jon Smith added, “Burton Roofing Group is a respected company in the construction industry and the company begins an important chapter in its history as it aims to grow in the years to come.
“There is a strong company culture that aims to be the best and to ensure that our customers receive excellent and competent service. I look forward to working with my colleagues across the organization to help us achieve our vision of being a market leader that puts our customers first.”
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