Alan Bogan
Newtownards
Summary
Production Supervisor with 21 years of manufacturing experience at 3M. Proven track record of leading team of 20+ operators, championing a zero-harm safety culture, reducing downtime, and implementing Lean methodologies. Complemented by external Director experience in financial planning, budgeting, talent acquisition, and vendor negotiations. Eager to advance to Manufacturing Operations Manager to drive long-term growth and operational success at 3M Bangor.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Supervisor
3M
Bangor
2024.04 - Current
- Problem Solving: Resolved critical non-conformance issue involving £20,000 batch of off-spec adhesive; collaborated with leadership team to develop and execute recipe correction plan, successfully recovering half batch and saving £10,000 in raw material loss.
- Supervise crew of 20 production operatives, coordinating daily shifts and managing workflows to safely meet plant throughput targets and operational KPIs.
- Run daily Tier 1 meetings on floor to communicate regulatory safety priorities, performance, quality, capturing employee feedback and drive progress toward site targets and initiatives (Journey to Zero).
- Manage production orders from opening to closing within SAP PR1 environment, verifying bills of materials (BOM) for complete accuracy.
- Partnered with site management to roll out cross-training initiative across departments, directly reducing machine downtime by providing cover and flexibility for unplanned absences.
- Author and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and safety.
- Champion site EHS compliance by performing comprehensive risk assessments, addressing hazards proactively, and incorporating Front Line Leadership principles into daily shift interactions.
- Facilitated Kaizen events to optimize production flow, reducing defects rates, increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Production Operative
3M
Bangor
2005.02 - 2024.04
- Developed comprehensive operational knowledge across site machinery, safety protocols, and manufacturing workflows and processes over 19-year period.
- Moved into Training Facilitator role and assisted in Cross-training of operators, creating more efficient workforce.
- Worked closely with production leads to ensure effective, efficient manufacturing and distribution processes, leading to April 2024 supervisory secondment.
Company Director
Gatsby International Ltd
Bangor
2025.04 - Current
- Small Business / Hair Salon (10 employees)
- Increased financial and operational performance of small retail business outside of 3M hours.
- Responsible for hiring, cash flow, yearly budgeting, pricing models, book-keeping, payroll.
- Handle supplier relations and negotiate pricing with external product vendors.
- Proficient with Xero accounting software.
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration, empathy, and conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Root-Cause Problem Solving
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Front Line Leadership Training – 3M Internal Development (Ongoing)
- FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licence – Renewed triennially (Includes Incident Response & Conflict De-escalation)
- Business Improvement Techniques (B-IT)
- ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)
Timeline
Company Director
Gatsby International Ltd
2025.04 - Current
Production Supervisor
3M
2024.04 - Current
Production Operative
3M
2005.02 - 2024.04