Damien Geaney
30 Mount Eden Road, Gurranabraher, Cork,Ireland
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Dulux Paints Ireland
Cork
03.2019 - Current
- Managed a team of 23 operators and 1 production scheduler at its peak across a 2-shift cycle.
- Supervised both manufacturing and filling teams, ensuring daily production targets were achieved.
- Ensured high communication levels between operators and management through our three-tier MDI meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Analyzed data from daily productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes and equipment.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
General Operator
Dulux Paints Ireland
Cork
02.2013 - 09.2019
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during operation of machines.
- Adhered to SOPs for operating, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
- Adhered to strict PPE protocol.
- Stocked supplies, tools and materials in the work area as necessary.
- Communicated any HSE, material or equipment issues to supervisor during MDI (Managing daily improvements) meeting.
- Tested samples of processed goods to ensure they meet quality standards set by the company.
- Prepared machines to begin production cycles and properly adjusted settings.
- Worked with chemicals and raw materials.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Customer Service Representative (SUSI)
Abtran
Cork
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Worked in the SUSI student grant association, helping out applicants with their queries.
- Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
- Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.
Production Operator
Boston Scientific
Cork
11.2011 - 09.2012
- Operated as part of a team to reach daily output targets, working in a cleanroom environment.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.
- Ensured that all products met established quality standards before packaging them for shipment.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve product quality.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs using MES system.
General Operative
Dulux Paints Ireland
Cork
01.2011 - 09.2011
General Operative
Greenstar
Cork
03.2010 - 11.2010
Waiter (part-time)
Radison Blu hotel
Cork
02.2008 - 03.2010
Education
Leaving Certificate -
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire, A.G.
North Monastery Road, Cork01-2009
QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management -
Cork Chamber
Skills
- People Management
- Production target management
- Health and safety compliance
- SAP
- Manual Handling
- Power pallet truck training
- Reach-truck/Counter balance fork truck
- Behavioral Base Safety Auditor
- Chemical Awareness training
- First Aider
- Continuous improvement
- Production Planning
- Materials Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Process Improvement
- Logistics
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Dulux Paints Ireland
03.2019 - Current
General Operator
Dulux Paints Ireland
02.2013 - 09.2019
Customer Service Representative (SUSI)
Abtran
10.2012 - 02.2013
Production Operator
Boston Scientific
11.2011 - 09.2012
General Operative
Dulux Paints Ireland
01.2011 - 09.2011
General Operative
Greenstar
03.2010 - 11.2010
Waiter (part-time)
Radison Blu hotel
02.2008 - 03.2010
Leaving Certificate -
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire, A.G.
QQI Level 6 Supervisory Management -
Cork Chamber
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