Darren Morrison
Hamilton,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Results-driven professional specialising in communication, team motivation, and training development. Committed to fostering team growth and enhancing performance through effective leadership and time management. Cultivates productive, collaborative environments that drive organisational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting team leader
Resideo
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
2023.11 - Current
- Led shift and motivated team to try and achieve targets.
- Achieved high-performance standards by setting clear expectations and providing support where needed.
- Enhanced productivity levels with consistent monitoring of individual progress against set targets.
- Prioritised tasks effectively, optimising operational efficiency within the department.
- Ensured smooth workflow by efficiently delegating tasks based on individual strengths.
- Perfected workflow processes, resulting in an improved overall output from the team.
- Boosted morale, leading to improved individual workflow, through coaching and goal setting.
- Promoted team engagement in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and regular completion of Report and Learn Forms (RALFS).
- Conducted start-of-shift team meeting to ensure adherence to PPE and ESD standards, communicated safety messages and alerts, reviewed previous day's OOBAs, identified production issues, and delegated tasks to team members accordingly.
- Conducted regular shift OOBAs, on a daily basis.
- Responded swiftly to any arising challenges or setbacks, minimising disruption to planned activities.
- Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
- Reported team shift issues to Cell Champions and Manufacturing leaders, ensuring timely communication of concerns.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Guided team members in adapting to new workflows, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Production operator/Technical Operator
Honeywell/Resideo
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
2003.06 - 2023.11
- Operated production equipment safely and effectively, maximizing quality output.
- Ensured product quality by adhering to company standards and procedures.
- Executed production tasks, resulting in timely delivery of orders.
- Met production deadlines for increased customer satisfaction.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to prevent operational delays.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, contributing to a decrease in production errors.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Helped maintain safety standards for reduced workplace accidents.
- Consistently followed company safety regulations, maintaining secure, low-risk working environments.
- Worked closely with team members for improved workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, leading to more streamlined operations.
- Undertook frequent training courses to stay updated on industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Performed daily OOBAs
Production operator
Honeywell
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
2002.07 - 2003.05
- Monitored machine outputs, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
- Executed production tasks, resulting in timely delivery of orders.
- Met production deadlines for increased customer satisfaction.
- Helped maintain safety standards for reduced workplace accidents.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Performed daily OOBAs
Civil servant
Jobcentre Plus
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
2001.06 - 2001.09
- Dealt with claim forms and applications for benefits.
- Maintained administration records with up-to-date information.
- Escalated issues to management teams for prompt resolution.
- Input information into databases and kept manual filing systems and information logs up to date.
- Opened and routed business parcels and letters.
Customer sales assistant
SPAR
Blantyre, South Lanarkshire
2001.05 - 2001.06
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through friendly interactions.
- Processed accurate transactions to maintain customer trust.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising on quality of service provided.
- Managed stock levels to support smooth store operations.
Production operator
Honeywell
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
1999.08 - 2001.04
- Ensured product quality by adhering to company standards and procedures.
- Performed daily OOBAs
- Executed production tasks, resulting in timely delivery of orders.
- Met production deadlines for increased customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with team members for improved work flow efficiency.
- Enhanced team efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Helped maintain safety standards for reduced workplace accidents.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics, English, Physics, Geography, Art and Design, Graphic Communication
John Ogilvie High School
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire 1990.08 - 1996.06
Higher National Diploma - Graphic Communication
Cardonald College
Glasgow, Glasgow City 1997.08 - 1999.06
Higher National Certificate - Computing
Bell College
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire 2001.09 - 2002.05
Skills
- Training and Development of team members
- Motivating team members to get the best from them
- Good communication Skills
- Resilience handling pressure
- Hardworking
- Punctuality and timekeeping
Certification
First Aid Trained
Accomplishments
Received numerous Rewards and Recognition thought my time in Honeywell/Resideo. These include Individual Signature awards, team of the month awards, Attendance Bonus and dinner vouchers
Custom
I feel im a hard working individual who loves to work on my own and with team members.
Im punctual and im very good at time keeping.
I follow my tasks as instructed and if issues arise deal with them in prompt manner
I like communication with people, explaining my ideas and, also, listening to what they have to say.
I deal with pressure positively and in a timely manner.
i have learned alot in my time working, to be able to teach team members how to do jobs and encourage them to better themselves in their tasks.
Timeline
Acting team leader
Resideo
2023.11 - Current
Production operator/Technical Operator
Honeywell/Resideo
2003.06 - 2023.11
Production operator
Honeywell
2002.07 - 2003.05
Higher National Certificate - Computing
Bell College
2001.09 - 2002.05
Civil servant
Jobcentre Plus
2001.06 - 2001.09
Customer sales assistant
SPAR
2001.05 - 2001.06
Production operator
Honeywell
1999.08 - 2001.04
Higher National Diploma - Graphic Communication
Cardonald College
1997.08 - 1999.06
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics, English, Physics, Geography, Art and Design, Graphic Communication
John Ogilvie High School
1990.08 - 1996.06