Work with Dale

Yorkshire-built | Technical discipline

Dale Cosgrove

Quality Systems Expert with Extensive Microsoft Solutions Knowledge — Building Comprehensive Solutions with SharePoint, PowerApps & Power Automate

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.

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NCRs across 80+ audits

80+

Retailer & GFSI audits supported

10+

Years blending ops & quality

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Quality & Food Safety

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.

Barcode scanning
Linked to master data
Power BI
Live dashboards
PowerApps + Automate
Workflows at speed
Any device
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.

  • Barcode scanning integration
  • API-powered data sync
  • Multi-channel capture
  • Accessible anywhere
  • Cross-functional by design

Skills

Technical + human strengths

Technical

System Development & Continuous Improvement
SharePoint Development & Administration
PowerApps & Power Automate Solutions
Power BI Dashboard Creation
API Integration & Automation
Process Engineering & Optimization
Microsoft 365 Ecosystem Expert
Data Management & Reporting

Soft Skills

Personable Leadership
Active Listening & Understanding
Problem-Solving & Innovation
Collaborative Team Building
Influencing & Stakeholder Management
“The go to person”

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.

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Based in Yorkshire. Available for UK-wide and remote opportunities.