Experience

McAree Engineering Ltd

• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Improvement & Compliance Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  McAree Engineering is one of Irelands largest sheet metal fabrication companies. We provide mechanical engineering solutions from design through to finished fabrication. We work out of two sites in Co. Monaghan, Ballinode and Carrickroe. We have four areas of business; projects, sheet metal fabrication, bulk storage solutions and V-Mac coating Solutions.• Lead the Operational Excellence Strategy to build and grow a culture of continuous improvement across all sites by evaluating, creating and driving standard of "best practice" with six sigma methodologies and lean tools that continuously improve existing processes• Provide planning and execution for continuous improvement / lean initiatives across all manufacturing operations.• Management of documentation and CAPA process, overseeing internal deviations and customer complaints, mentoring QA and Production personnel to root-cause analysis and closeout actions• Owner of the Quality Management System that is certified to ISO 9001:2015, our Health and Safety Management System to OHSAS 18001 and our Environmental system to 14001and to provide QA direction, analysis and recommendations.• Leading, mentoring and supporting multiple projects concurrently and provide manufacturing and quality teams with product knowledge, support and training.• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, management, customers, and suppliers.



Quinn Building Products

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Goods

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Nov 2018

  The Quinn Group is a multinational organisation with its headquarters located in Derrylin Co. Fermanagh. It is made up of a range of companies operating in cement, concrete products, insulation and packaging market sectors.● Implement, supervise and promote best practice Health and Safety standards throughout the production team. ● Oversee the scheduling of production and personnel across the manufacturing division on a daily/weekly basis while ensuring the optimization of production and efficiency. ● Ensure efficient usage of raw and process materials while minimising waste and ensuring customer expectations are met on time and in full. ● Drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives across the department by using Lean Manufacturing tools and systems, while giving ongoing and updated training to personnel. ● Implement, monitor, control and update quality and environmental systems to ISO and BSI standards. Review the production and quality performance on an ongoing basis and communicating regularly with the Divisional Manager. ● Provide clear guidance and direction on the efficient running of the plant, including maintenance, by using a preventative maintenance programme. ● Responsible for the management of raw materials by using the AS400 system.



Logitrans

• Ukraine
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2012

  Logitrans is a retail supplier of spare parts which represents household names in the commercial vehicle and trailer industry based in Clones Co.Monaghan.Key Responsibilities ● Set up a new branch in Co. Monaghan to supply spare parts to the commercial transport industry within a six month period. ● Select, train and motivate new staff while organise new premises, source new suppliers and implement new business computer systems. ● Manage and take full responsibility for sales, purchasing, finance, staff and company assets of the branch. ● Identify and develop new business opportunities, establish contacts with new customers and negotiate contracts with suppliers.



Kerry

• Ireland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Nov 2002 - Apr 2007

  Rye Valley Foods is a leading frozen foods manufacturer based in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. I was responsible for the operation of the production process in a FMCG environment. I led and directed a multifunctional team in line with business objectives while continuously improving operational efficiency. I implemented and maintained both HACCP and KPI systems and I ensured adherence to health and safety policies. I liaised with other functions to aid achievement of departmental objectives. Key Responsibilities ● Manage and motivate production teams to build morale and enable people to achieve expected results. ● Lay out and establish Lean Six Sigma manufacturing processes to discover and quantify opportunities to become more profitable. ● Maintain the documented system pertaining to all departments and ensure that staff are aware of the same. ● Liaise with the engineering department as regards maintenance and repairs to equipment. ● Liaise with the quality assurance department and the laboratory regarding quality matters pertaining to the production. ● Conduct accident investigations and risk assessments within the department and take corrective action and make appropriate recommendations to ensure safe systems of work.



Softview Ltd

• India
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager

  • May 1999 - Nov 2002

  Responsible for the day-to-day running of the stores in a fruit & veg. processing company. Reporting directly to the M.D. These responsibilities included product quality, purchasing and customer service. Received an overall view and experienced the full array of challenges of running a small business while covering the production Manager and the M.D. during holiday periods. Trained, motivated and developed a staff of 35. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the stores in a fruit & veg. processing company. Reporting directly to the M.D. These responsibilities included product quality, purchasing and customer service. Received an overall view and experienced the full array of challenges of running a small business while covering the production Manager and the M.D. during holiday periods. Trained, motivated and developed a staff of 35.

• Dispatch Supervisor

  • Jun 1996 - May 1999

  Responsible for stock control, product dispatch, stock reconciliation and delivery of product to all customers of Dawn Dairies. Ensured that all our Dawn customers received the correct quantity and quality of product at all times. Enforced and maintained high hygiene standards to ensure compliance with safety regulations Responsible for stock control, product dispatch, stock reconciliation and delivery of product to all customers of Dawn Dairies. Ensured that all our Dawn customers received the correct quantity and quality of product at all times. Enforced and maintained high hygiene standards to ensure compliance with safety regulations