About Me

My name is Lee Bladon, I am 40 years old and I live in Ripon, North Yorkshire. I am a self-employed Interim Manager and Technical Consultant to the food industry. I have a first class honours degree in Food Quality Management, a PgCert in HACCP, 14 years experience and a proven track record in the food industry.

Almost my entire post-graduate career has been in interim management because I enjoy the variety of work and new challenges that short-term assignments offer. With experience of all the major retailers, numerous food groups and a host of different organisations (large and small) I can quickly adapt to new environments and “hit the ground running”.

Expertise

  • An experienced Interim Technical Manager, Quality Manager, QA Manager, Specifications Manager, Project Manager,         Food Technologist, HACCP specialist, BRC expert and EFSIS consultant.
  • A hands-on manager with a pro-active, solution-focussed approach to quality and systems improvement.
  • An expert in designing and developing effective HACCP and quality systems (BRC, EFSIS and ISO 9001).
  • Excellent knowledge of retailer specifications and associated websites/software (Tesco Technical Library, Inspire,           Aspect, Enterprise, FIND, SKSPP, WRSpec, RedSky/Micros, Hamilton Grant, QSA, etc.)
  • A versatile, efficient and focussed team player with good people and project management skills.
  • A natural leader who likes to bring out the best in others and help develop their abilities.
  • A strong work ethic and a passion for providing first class service.

Qualifications

  • PgCert HACCP (Distinction) – University of Salford, Greater Manchester.

          HACCP Development, HACCP Implementation, HACCP Evaluation and Meat HACCP.

  • First Class BSc (Hons.) Food Quality Management – Bournemouth University, Dorset. Quality Management Systems, Consumer Science, Quality Assurance, Food Legislation, Food Science, Food Processing, Product Development, Nutrition, Microbiology and Statistical Techniques.
  • 3 x “A” Levels – Boston College of Further Education, Lincolnshire.                                                                                                  Biology - B       Physics - B       Chemistry - C
  • 8 x “O” Levels – Lytchett Minster School, Poole, Dorset.
  • Quality Systems Lead Assessor – PE Batalas, Poole, Dorset.
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3) – IEHO, Poole, Dorset.
  • Food Labelling Course – RHMT, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
  • City & Guilds Certificate in Computer Programming – North West Kent College, Rochester, Kent.

Why Me?

  • Well established: With over a decade of experience as an interim manager I have a proven track record.
  • Flexible: My specialist expertise and extensive experience enable me to provide comprehensive support in a wide variety of technical, quality, development and operational functions.
  • Motivated and enthusiastic: I enjoy the variety, challenge and focus that short-term assignments offer which helps me be more productive than most permanent employees.
  • Independent: I provide honest, unbiased advice and practical solutions to your problems.
  • Overqualified: I am sensibly overqualified for many of the assignments I undertake, which allows me to “hit the ground running” without the need for long inductions or expensive training courses.
  • Rapid response: I can be operational within days (or even minutes) of agreement.
  • Support only when you need it: No long-term commitment is required.
  • Value for money: No national insurance, income tax, holiday pay, sick pay, redundancy pay, training costs, pension, life insurance, health care, company car, bonus, etc.