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Co Kerry, Ireland

Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

• Streamlined the manual operating process leading to reduction in SAP transactions and cost.
• Administered department controls of department - Flow Charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, Test Plans, Photo standards and work instructions, leading to standardize training to team and maximum safety.
• Led problem solving process for managing and reducing customer complaints using 8D and 5 Why’s format.
• Verified processes and root cause analysis to aid the 8D process to alleviate potential risk by taking corrective actions.
• Carried out special studies “Capability/ MSA studies” in relation to new product launches.
• Led quality activities focusing on identification and traceability process system of conformance and non-conformance of parts.

Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

• Coordinated weekly schedules with cross functional departments (SCM / Production / Engineering), to meet customer demands and reach internal practice of 85% OEE.
• Recommended operational changes and corrective actions to aid product development. Amend schedules in accordance with engineering test run planning.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities. Practise “Lean” manufacturing techniques (5S, JIT, Kanban, etc.), reduced WIP (work in process) on production floor – moved from order production kits to Kanban goods.
• Lead production department annual stock take, controlling stock with intermitted checks of 6630 stock with biweekly stock counts and analysis findings for corrections of stocks.
• Lead, motivate and assist in the development of team members, perform initial employee counselling, coordinate compliance to safety and housekeeping procedures and assure adherence to control plans Key Achievement.

Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

• Managed assembly set ups, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance.
• Reported downtime, quality, and yield issues, and analysed and summarised operational data.Key Achievements Selected out of 25 to participate in technical upskilling in Germany to transfer new process and equipment to.