Yorkshire-built | Technical discipline
Dale Cosgrove
A lifelong learner who thrives in the unknown and excels at problem-solving. Dale builds comprehensive quality management solutions with Microsoft 365 tools where traditional approaches have failed.
NCRs across 80+ audits
Retailer & GFSI audits supported
Years blending ops & quality
Projects & Performance Manager
FBC UK | Present · 4 months
- Manage technical applications + data & reporting
- Lead KPI visibility and project delivery
- Known as “the go to person” for fixes
“I build SharePoint + Power Platform ecosystems that make quality data effortless.”
About
Problem-solver with Yorkshire grit
Straight-talking, people-first leadership with a creative streak. Dale translates messy challenges into clean, intuitive systems that teams actually enjoy using.
Mindset
Relentlessly curious. Learns fast, adapts faster. Balances governance with pace to deliver pragmatic solutions.
What drives me
Closing gaps between shop floor reality and system design. Making quality data visible, reliable, and trusted across the business.
How I work
Listen first, prototype quickly, automate the boring bits, and coach teams so improvements stick.
Integration & scale
Steers SAP S/4HANA traceability and quality processes, tenant-to-tenant SharePoint migrations, and post-acquisition expansion from 2 to 8 factories while aligning teams under a single biscuit powerhouse.
Experience
Career timeline
Scroll or tap through milestones. Each role stacks more technical muscle on a solid quality foundation.
FBC UK
Projects & Performance Manager
Present · 4 months
Managing IT applications within the technical function, owning data & reporting, KPI visibility, and leading projects with pace.
- Data & reporting oversight with KPI dashboards
- Project leadership with measurable outcomes
- Stakeholder-first delivery across technical teams
Featured Project
Quality Assessment Tool
Company-wide platform for universal quality logging, available everywhere from factory floor to family tastings.
Linked to master data
Live dashboards
Workflows at speed
Factory to field
Why it matters
Enables cross-functional teams to log product quality in seconds, with immediate visibility through Power BI. The architecture keeps data clean, concise, and ready for decision-making.
Skills
Technical + human strengths
Technical
Soft Skills
Tools
Platforms & ecosystems
Microsoft-first builder with hands-on delivery across data, automation, and ERP.
Power BI
Data models, visuals, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting.
SharePoint
Site architecture, governance, and tenant-to-tenant migrations.
Power Automate
Workflow orchestration, notifications, and API-driven automations.
Microsoft Copilot
AI-assisted builds and rapid iteration inside Microsoft 365.
SAP S/4HANA
Traceability, quality, and integration with Microsoft workflows.
Credentials
Qualifications & Certifications
Food Safety Level 4
Distinction
HACCP Level 4
Advanced risk and critical control expertise.
BRCGS Lead Auditor
Audit-ready thinking built into every system.
Graphic Design & Photography
Visual communication that keeps users engaged.
Contact
Let’s build better quality systems
Drop a note or reveal the phone number. Expect straight answers and solution-focused chats.
Based in Yorkshire. Available for UK-wide and remote opportunities.