Experience

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  Northstone (NI) Limited

  • United Kingdom
  • Wholesale Building Materials
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Operations Mananger, Sand and Gravel

    • Oct 2020 - Present

  • Pit Sand Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

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  Island Aggregates Ltd

  • Isle of Man

  • Operations Manager

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Isle of Man

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  CRH

  • Ireland
  • Wholesale Building Materials
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Operations Specialist

    • Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Process Analyst

    • Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

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  Lagan Products

  • Greater Belfast Area

  • Operations Manager

    • Aug 2011 - May 2018
    • Greater Belfast Area

    After joining the company in 2011, I have developed and led the operational functions to meet strategic plans and match market dynamics across 4 business units: Roadmix Concrete and blocks, Lagan Cement Company, Lagan Sand and Lagan TileActively involved in identifying and leading change programs have helped the company become a market leader. My awareness of the importance of continuous improvement in today's challenging environment helps us to keep challenging ourselves to be even better and always seek to increase value across all business functions.I have led recent improvement programs that focused on applying lean principles to both production and business systems processes. This included the integration of Navision, Command Alkon and GPS tracking systems. The enhanced telematics and automation of key asset functions helped deliver an 18 month payback on the investment as well as industry leading mobile applications. A strong background in operational health and safety assist me in leading a safety conscious workforce committed to zero harm.

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  CEMEX

  • Northern Ireland Regions

  • Operations Manager

    • 2006 - 2011
    • Northern Ireland Regions

    As Operations Manager I was responsible for multiple plants throughout Northern Ireland including concrete, concrete blocks, sand dredging, aggregate extraction in both hard rock as well as sand and gravel operations and an asphalt plant. Also responsible for all logistics in the area.Key achievements include: - design and project management of CEMEX NI's flagship concrete plant, Titanic, on time and in budget - the identification and opening of a key strategic sand and gravel reserve to supply the mid-ulster concrete and block operations, greatly improving performance from both efficiency and cost perspectives - leading the change program the matched the production facilities to the market demand across the region - ongoing development of KPI's and the reporting all operational performance to directors at management meetings

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  CIVIL AND MARINE SLAG CEMENT LIMITED / Hanson UK

  • Sinclair Wharf Terminal, Belfast / Lafarge CEMblend

  • Factory Supervisor

    • 1999 - 2006
    • Sinclair Wharf Terminal, Belfast / Lafarge CEMblend

    As terminal supervisor I was responsible for the operation of the modern cement import terminal and ship loading / unloading activities. I designed and implemented a full preventative maintenance program for the terminal and ship unloading equipment and was responsible for the execution of the plan. During the early days of the business I was heavily involved in the commissioning and subsequent supervision of the ship unloading operations. This involved 18 months working between Belfast, London and Glasgow on bulk power importation activities. In 2004 I was seconded to Blue Circle / Lafarge Cement Ireland as part of a distribution agreement between Civil and Marine Slag Cement and Lafarge Cement. I became project supervisor for the construction of the CEMblend factory in the Belfast terminal. Upon completion of CEMblend I assumed the role of Factory Supervisor; responsible for the ongoing operation of the CEMblend factory and cement terminal including all ship unloading activities in accordance with all HSEQ legislatory requirements. Daily responsibilities focused on ensuring customer expectations were met both effectively and efficiently to ensure high levels of customer experience were maintained. A strong passion for both service, quality as well as safeguarding our colleagues helped me deliver strong returns for the business. The sustained operation of the factory in accordance with ISO9001 well as to the highest health, safety and environmental standards complimented the high operational performance of the business unit.