John Grant
About John Grant
John Grant serves as the Head of Quality at Wickes and has extensive experience in quality management and safety compliance. He has worked in various roles at Travis Perkins plc and specializes in supplier approval and project management.
Work at Wickes
John Grant has served as the Head of Quality at Wickes since 2019. His role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with safety standards. He specializes in supplier approval, which includes the assessment of the entire supply chain to maintain product integrity. Grant's work at Wickes contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality products to its customers.
Experience at Travis Perkins plc
Before joining Wickes, John Grant worked at Travis Perkins plc for a decade, from 2007 to 2017. He held the position of Head of Quality in the Consumer Division, QC & Group Services. In this role, he was responsible for implementing quality control measures and ensuring product safety compliance. His experience at Travis Perkins laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in quality management.
Education and Expertise
John Grant possesses expertise in safety compliance of products, focusing on the application of international standards. His knowledge extends to negotiation, project management, and data evaluation, analysis, and reporting. This expertise is crucial for his roles in quality management, where he ensures that products meet stringent safety and quality requirements.
Achievements in Quality Management
During his career, John Grant has designed and implemented a bespoke IT solution for a Total Quality Management system within a FTSE 100 company. This initiative demonstrates his ability to integrate technology with quality management practices. Additionally, he conducts factory audits that include ethical and environmental evaluations, ensuring that suppliers adhere to high standards.