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Vasil Vitanov

Vasil Vitanov

Immingham,United Kingdom

Summary

Result-driven Operations Supervisor and RME Operator with a proven track record of optimizing workflows, leading cross-functional teams, and minimizing downtime in fast-paced environments. Adept at preventive maintenance scheduling, safety compliance, and data-driven problem-solving. Combines a background in Mechanical Engineering with a BSc in Economics & Finance to drive cost-effective solutions, streamline processes, and consistently exceed performance targets. A proactive leader dedicated to fostering teamwork, enhancing operational excellence, and achieving strategic organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

RME Operator

Amazon UK
Doncaster, United Kingdom
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Championed robust safety protocols and enforced strict housekeeping practices, achieving a zero-accident record over 12 months while exceeding regulatory standards.
  • Introduced a proactive maintenance calendar for all critical site equipment, reducing unscheduled downtime by 17.8% and improving overall operational throughput.
  • Conducted systematic inspections of mechanical and electrical systems, identifying and addressing potential issues before breakdowns could occur, ultimately minimizing production stoppages.
  • Established detailed tracking logs and digital dashboards for equipment usage, maintaining a 99.3% on-hand spare parts availability rate and ensuring seamless maintenance operations.
  • Led procurement optimization efforts in collaboration with the EU network, negotiating better supplier terms and reducing parts-related expenditures by 8.1% while preserving quality standards.
  • Played a key role in cross-functional initiatives, implementing new reporting tools and standardized procedures that cut administrative errors across multiple facilities.

Interim Team Leader

Amazon UK
Doncaster, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Analyzed production metrics and executed corrective action plans, consistently achieving or surpassing daily targets and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Deployed real-time tracking tools to measure shift performance, providing frontline managers with actionable insights that improved on-time performance rates by 31.3%.
  • Coached and trained team members to ensure excellent service delivery, resulting in fewer operational errors and an increase in overall productivity.
  • Partnered with the Area Manager on continuous improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows, fostered a safer workplace, and elevated employee engagement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to troubleshoot recurring issues, significantly reducing bottlenecks and enhancing efficiency in key performance areas.
  • Leveraged detailed data analysis to identify safety, quality, and productivity gaps, introducing targeted improvements that led to measurable gains in both operational and safety KPIs.

Logistics Clerk

Amazon UK
Doncaster, United Kingdom
10.2021 - 11.2023
  • Maintained active communication with various shipping companies to align schedules, ensuring smooth shipment workflows and minimal delays.
  • Assigned trailers to dock doors and cross docks using SSP, streamlining logistical flow and cutting wait times by 42%
  • Proactively identified and troubleshot shipping errors, resolving problems quickly to maintain on-time delivery rates and high customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed loading capacities and load planning strategies, boosting trailer space usage and reducing overall transportation costs.
  • Oversaw scheduling and process improvements, enhancing dock turnaround efficiency and elevating on-time performance metrics by 36%.
  • Contributed to process improvement projects that streamlined workflows and heightened productivity in alignment with organizational goals.

Education

BSc - Economics and Finance

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
09.2021 - 06.2024

C&G Extended Diploma L3 - Mechanical Engineering

Bishop Burton College
Bishop Burton, United Kingdom
09.2016 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Operational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting Expertise
  • Workforce Training & Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Budget & Resource Optimization
  • Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset

Hobbies/Interests

  • I stay active through regular gym sessions and mixed martial arts training. These physical pursuits not only help me maintain good health but also instill discipline, determination, and focus—traits that benefit all aspects of my professional life.
  • I’m an avid football fan and love keeping up with matches, player transfers, and tactical developments. It’s a passion that combines excitement with learning about teamwork and strategy, elements I find valuable in a work setting as well.
  • In my spare time, I enjoy tinkering with vehicles—diagnosing problems, performing repairs, and upgrading parts. This hobby nurtures my attention to detail and hands-on problem-solving skills, reflecting my enthusiasm for all things mechanical.

Timeline

RME Operator

Amazon UK
03.2024 - 03.2025

Interim Team Leader

Amazon UK
11.2023 - 03.2024

Logistics Clerk

Amazon UK
10.2021 - 11.2023

BSc - Economics and Finance

University of Lincoln
09.2021 - 06.2024

C&G Extended Diploma L3 - Mechanical Engineering

Bishop Burton College
09.2016 - 06.2019
Vasil Vitanov