John Toomey Email & Phone Number

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

R&D electronic equipmentPrototype BuildingMechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Solidworks, 5 Axis CNC/CAMQuality, Regulatory Standards, Manufacturability, Supplier Sourcing, Production Preparation

Swords, Dublin

• First Article Process• Incoming Inspection• SAP, MS Office

• Issue BMR’s as per dispensing schedule• Ensure correct API is issued to each batch• Co-ordinate and support manufacturing activities including product specific requirements (validation, samples, etc.)• Liaise with warehouse, planning & QC to ensure controlled supply of materials into dispensing• Process transactions on SAP and PAS-X (MES)• Track usage and availability of manufacturing consumables• Create, update MBR’s and ensure approval of MBR’s• Create PO’s for compressions tooling and consumables• Generate weekly material yield report • Approve documentation e.g. SOP’s• Back-up for BMR office and GPC Administrator

Dun Laoghaire

• Inspection of incoming components, manufactured parts and finished goods• Verify and process supplier certificates of conformance• Process transactions on SAP and Flexnet (MES)• Maintain/update library of drawings and material specifications• Support validation processes• Validate and record customer complaints• Complete assigned training modules

Swords

• Packaging of fertility products as per SOP & GMP• Set-up & operation of laser etching equipment, automated vision inspection, case packaging, checkweigher, barcode, 2D matrix, pharmacode & edge-code verification, blister & sacheting packaging, cartoning, consumable stock replenishment & first aid supplies• Perform related in-process tests and quality inspections• Complete batch manufacturing records• Perform cleaning of production areas and equipment• Work as a part of a team, striving to complete production targets• Contribute to process optimisation through use of continuous improvement techniques, improved SOP’s & quality initiatives• Training of colleagues• Contribute to and promote EHS awareness• Complete assigned training & development modules• Prepare for and participate in audits (HPRA, FDA, Merck…)• Participate in problem solving process and any investigations• Apply modern manufacturing techniques (Lean, 5S, & RFT)• Project work (yellow belt & green belt), stakeholder engagement involving peers and superiors, communications planning, schedule meetings, set agendas, agree timelines and deliverables, scribe

Bray

• Grade A cleanroom sterile manufacturing environment• Granulation production process• Bulk tablet inspection (automated and manual processes)• Calibration & operation of processing equipment (Dispensing, Enteric Coating, Blending, Sieving, Metal Detection, Ovens, Homogeniser, Checkweigher, Microscopes & Automated Visual Inspection equipment• Cleaning of production areas and equipment• Perform in-process tests and quality inspections• Complete batch manufacturing records (electronic & paper based)• Working as an individual & as part of a team, complete production schedules on-time• Contribute to several CI & EHS initiatives (drying rack, checkweigher barrier, changing room storage)• Complete personal objectives and actively contribute to achieving team based objectives• Contribute to and promote EHS awareness• Complete assigned training & development modules• Prepare for and participate in audits (HPRA, FDA)• Apply modern manufacturing tools - Lean, RFT, 5S, Kaizen

Swords

• Packaging of women's health products as per SOP & GMP• Set-up & operation of sacheting equipment• Perform related in-process tests and quality inspections• Complete batch manufacturing records• Perform cleaning of production areas and equipment• Work as a part of a team, striving to complete production targets• Contribute to process optimisation through use of continuous improvement techniques, improved SOP’s & quality initiatives• Complete assigned training & development modules• Prepare for and participate in audits (HPRA, FDA, Merck…)• Apply modern manufacturing techniques (Lean, 5S, & RFT)

Blackrock

• Accompany customers on test drives• Deliver cars to customers• Check cars are ready for sale and test-drives• Transfer cars between showroom & workshop

Leinster

• Inventory checking in pharmacies

Kildare

150+ staff in department, 5 fixed lines, 20 flexible cells, 2 & 3 cycle shifts, 3 supervisors, automated, semi-automated and manual processes• Independently managing, planning, organising and monitoring all activities and processes in the department• Ensure the integrity of all aspects of the manufacturing environment including health and safety, quality, cost management, budgetary and inventory compliance• Development & motivation of customer-focused team to ensure customer satisfaction is exceeded and that daily & weekly production targets are achieved• Promote & implement continuous improvement and cost reduction through the use of ‘Lean Manufacturing’ & ‘Six Sigma’• Analyse and supply input for cost trend analysis, QBR’s, annual budgets, labour costs, efficiency improvements, etc…• Daily & weekly reports – key performance indicators, metrics dashboard, etc.• Manpower and equipment planning

• Refurbishment of laboratory equipment• Purchasing - Construction Industry• Cost Centre Analysis - Construction Industry

Clonskeagh

Design and manufacture of high-tech laboratory equipment• Lead manufacturing – both in-house & out-sourced contracts• Continuous development of resources, particularly of staff & equipment to improve flexibility and adaptability• Drive quality and productivity yields higher by developing and implementing better processes & procedures and tackling inefficiencies• Lead purchasing – supplier evaluation, initiated and maintained important alliances, negotiation of terms & cost minimization• Reduced inventory costs• Provision of comprehensive after-sales support & services• Project management – implemented engineering & quality enhancements, designed & introduced new products• Liaised with customers and ‘Project Partners’ (global blue chip)• Working with other department managers and company directors• Selected & managed outsourced specialist services• Researched appropriate processes & markets to identify potential solution providers and evaluate of their products/services• Regulatory approvals, import & export compliance, product certifications (EMC, EMI, CE, FCC….)

Dun Laoghaire

Design & manufacture of video conferencing equipmentOriginally called Ivron Ltd (an Irish owned start-up), successfully sold to ClearOne Corp.• Developed & implemented an improved manufacturing processes (GMP) to attract potential buyers to the company• Doubled productivity, reduced lead-times & increased flexibility of the assembly, test & repair functions• Negotiated and monitored SLA’s with outsourced manufacturing contractors• Inventory Management (purchasing, stock control, cost reduction)• Lead manufacturing, engineering, inventory & quality functions• Supported new product development and roll-out• Maintain Quality Assurance Systems including ISO9002 certification• Shipping – direct to customers or via distribution channels worldwide

Finglas

• Implemented a massive increase in production yield (from 750 packs per day to 20,000 packs per day, the transformation from one labour intensive production unit into three adaptable, efficient, high throughput production centers)• Capacity planning and capital investment projects• Planning & scheduling of materials supply and production activities for the three separate fulfillment centers (JIT & Kanban)• Measure & drive performance to achieve yield targets (KPI’s)• Adopted an unwavering approach towards cost minimisation by addressing inefficiencies and maximising productivity• Equally resolute approach used to achieve incrementally better quality yields• Implemented IT projects such as SQL database and EDI for automation of reports, sending & receiving information directly to/from customers database and for automating dispatch processes• Assisted development & implementation of ERP system (Movex)• Achieved high efficiency, utilisation & flexibility of all resources• Developed and managed a JIT stockroom where +95% of stock was replenished for each shift and where finished goods were prepared for immediate distribution to shops, collected for parcel delivery or transported to a distribution center• Cross functional Integration with other functions such as IT, HR, Maintenance & Finance• Participated in the achievement of ISO9001• Attended regular meetings & produced reports for customers such as Vodafone, Ocean (BT) & Meteor• Maintained health & safety requirements

Aungier Street, Rathmines, Vec Marino & Vec Bray

• Part-time Lecturer – IMI Supervisory Management course

Swords, Navan & Ashtown

• Management & development of training centre• Development & performance of staff, equipment & courses• Prepared, presented and managed annual budgets• P&L reporting on a monthly basis• Facilities management & development• Increased income from a variety of sources• Controlled expenditure as per agreed budget• Prepared and implemented several capital investment projects• Industrial relations management in conjunction with Regional Manager• Health & Safety

Coolock

• Combination of Supervisory duties & Manufacturing Engineering

Higher Diploma In Engineering Management

Qqi Level 6 Award, Managing People, Merit

Lss, Green Belt, Tbc

B.Sc. Management, Production Management

Diploma, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial Engineers Student of the Year award

Education record