Stuart Goodliffe

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Maintenance Planner at McCain Foods (GB) Ltd

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Stuart Goodliffe is a decisive Engineering Manager at McCain Foods with over two decades of experience in the food processing industry. He specializes in plant reliability, maintenance planning, and developing multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on MDI processes, FMEA, and SAP utilization to drive site KPIs.

While dedicated to his career and achieving results, Stuart also values and enjoys maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

He recently completed an MDI 2 "train the trainer" course and is now tasked with delivering this training to 54 colleagues.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Engineering Skills Gap
Has publicly expressed concern about the decreasing number of skilled engineers and questions if companies are investing enough in training and attractive career packages.
Plant Reliability
His expertise includes FMEA, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and he has led special projects focused on improving plant reliability and managing critical spares.
Team Development
Passionate about leadership that promotes engagement and career progression. He is an MDI trainer, responsible for developing the skills of a large engineering team.

Media Appearances

Stuart has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024 - 4-2025
Maintenance Planner at McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
8-2024 - 10-2024
Secondment at Mccain foods GB Ltd
8-2023 - 3-2024
Secondment at McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
6-2021 - 1-2023
Secondment at McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
7-2019 - 7-2020
Secondment at McCain Foods (GB) Ltd

Education

Education details unavailable from The Deepings Secondary School

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Exp : 29 Location : Peterborough, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Maintenance Planner at McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Stuart

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stuart is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stuart

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stuart move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Stuart take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Stuart

Personality Compatibility


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