Steve Woodward
About Steve Woodward
Steve Woodward is a Product Integrity Technologist with extensive experience in managing product areas and ensuring compliance with standards. He holds a BSc Honours in Computer Studies from Liverpool John Moores University and has worked in various roles across the retail and product development sectors since 2013.
Current Role at Avon
Steve Woodward has been serving as a Product Integrity Technologist at Avon since 2018. In this role, he is based in Northampton, United Kingdom. He focuses on managing product integrity across various categories, ensuring compliance with domestic, European, and American standards and regulations. His responsibilities include proactively refining product processes to minimize return rates and enhance product quality.
Previous Experience in Product Technology
Prior to his current position, Steve Woodward held several roles in product technology. He worked at Next Retail Ltd as a Technologist from 2016 to 2017 in Leicester, and at STUDIO ONE LTD as a Fabric Technologist for three months in 2017. His experience also includes a year as a QA Technologist at DOMU Brands from 2015 to 2016 in Manchester, and two years at Ultimate Products in the same role from 2013 to 2015. Each position contributed to his extensive knowledge in managing product areas and ensuring quality.
Educational Background
Steve Woodward studied at Liverpool John Moores University, where he earned a BSc Honours in Computer Studies from 2008 to 2011. He also completed a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Studies at the same institution from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in product integrity.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Steve Woodward possesses strong technical knowledge across a diverse range of substrates, including Homewares Hardgoods, Softlines, Electricals, Luminaires, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA). He is skilled in managing product development and compliance, utilizing methodical thinking and logic to resolve issues effectively. His extensive experience allows him to innovate and reduce faults in product lines.
Professional Approach and Management Style
Steve Woodward is known for his calm and resilient approach to managing product integrity challenges. He employs methodical thinking and strong technical knowledge to address issues and improve processes. His proactive management style focuses on refining products and processes to enhance quality and reduce returns across various product categories.