John Magill
Summary
Highly motivated Manager with organisational, communication and team building skills which have been developed through extensive experience across multiple areas of business. Enjoys working on their own initiative or in a team, has a clear logical mind, pays attention to detail and takes a practical approach to all elements of the position ensuring exemplary results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
6005
6005
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operational Excellence Specialist
PriceWaterhouseCooper
Belfast
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the training and mentoring of project teams on the companies’ 12 week consultancy based Operational Excellence programme - Perform Plus
- Planning & organising the delivery of 2 day boot-camps based on Perform Plus for multi-site teams
- Leading and assisting teams/departments within all areas of the business and other countries with identifying and improving problem areas within their projects
- Leading internal based improvement projects to enhance performance
- Managing, training and mentoring my own team members within UK and India
Operational Excellence Co-Ordinator (Senior Manager)
Moypark
Ballymena
12.2018 - 03.2023
- Member of the Senior Management team responsible for introduction of Operational Excellence methods and tools across the site – 5s, OEE, Kaizen, Process Mapping, Root Cause, SMED, etc
- Implementation of specific area/site based KPIs and visual management to measure performance
- Responsible for holding departments/teams accountable for daily/weekly performances
- Prepared for and lead regular internal and external based site audits
- Assisted departments with identifying and executing improvement opportunities – Huddle board performance, Process Maps, Kaizen events
- Managed and developed own internal and site wide teams
Continuous Improvement Manager
Moypark
UK Wide
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for introducing Continuous Improvement tools and OEE across the business
- Lead and mentored teams on critical improvement projects across multiple sites within the UK
- Accountable for project teams meeting deadlines and completing action plans
- Presented regular updates to multiple stakeholders
Project Manager Lean/6Sigma Blackbelt
Caterpillar
01.2002 - 10.2016
- Responsible for the introduction of the Lean 6 Sigma methodology & tools across the business
- Managed 70+ improvement projects of varying complexity to plan within set time frames & budget using the resources available
- Lead multiple Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Workshops and troubleshooting teams
- Creation of all project charters, plans & financial justification associated with projects
- Lead & managed performance of teams/individuals from multiple disciplines within projects
- Provided training & coaching on Lean/6 Sigma methodology, tools & processes at the required individual levels to achieve full understanding within the overall team.
- Created justifications for Requests for Investment on capital based projects through the use of the New Capital Introduction process
- Logged & maintained all project information/documents at regular intervals for future reference.
- Introduced and developed daily communication within Operations through Process Improvement Dialogues (PID) to track progress, highlight issues, remove obstacles and assign actions in order to obtain the relevant results
- Prepared and communicated all relevant feedback on final project outcomes to MD, Directors and Stakeholders on areas such as budget, time scale, monthly financial benefits, profit, etc.
- Prepared for and lead semi-annual 6 Sigma audit across the business
Test Manager
Caterpillar
02.1998 - 01.2002
- Managed 30+ employees (Apprentices, Full Time Employees & Graduates) in the testing of bespoke electrical control systems and switch gear (LV & HV)
- Liaised with customers, engineers & project teams on design, build & test requirements
- Planned and assigned workload against resources & skills available in test departments
- Ensured all quality/safety standards were rigorously implemented and adhered to in all areas
- Planned & oversaw customer witness tests were carried out on time & to specification
- Created/maintained up to date departmental records and test & safety procedures.
- Collaborated with R&D and Design teams to improve existing and create new products
- Monitored team/engineers' performance and ensured that adequate cross training & development programs were in place
- Responsible for all recruitment in each test area
- Introduced preventive maintenance programs for all equipment within the department
- Met department targets & despatch dates
Apprentice/Test Technician/Senior Test Technician
Caterpillar
09.1989 - 02.1998
- Carried out functional testing of FG Wilson/Caterpillar product Gensets & Control systems
- Assisted in the running of the test.
- Deputised in my supervisor's absence
- Reading schematic drawings.
- Constructing and wiring all product including special panels & engines
Education
6 Sigma Blackbelt - Lean & 6 Sigma
Caterpillar University
NVQ Level 4 - Project Management
Institute of Management
NVQ Level 3 - Supervisory Management
Institute of Management
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Regional College
BTEC - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Regional College
Master of Science (MSc) - Business Improvement
University of Ulster
BelfastSkills
- Continuous Improvement – Lean 6 Sigma Black-belt
- Operational Excellence
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Team Building & collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving – Root Cause Analysis
- Kaizen Events
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Power-point
Certification
- IOSH – Managing Safely - Northern Regional College
- Advanced Excel - PM Alliance
- Project Planning - PM Alliance
- Food Safety (Level 2) - Moypark
Affiliations
- I am currently the vice chair and co-founder of my local coastal rowing club. The club has been running since 2016 and is now one the biggest in Ireland and has also won several All-Ireland titles. I still follow the sport of hurling having previously played to All-Ireland club level.
Key Projects
Product Despatch Process
- Remove process congestion in despatch
- Reduced operator walking distances, improved area layout, implemented new process (std work), removed excess/obsolete parts & materials, addressed safety concerns.
- 54% (£49k) reduction in man hrs per unit despatched (49hr-27hr), 49% (£5.5k) reduction in operator movement.
Ministry of Electric & Water - Product on container flow-line,
- Planned & Built, 200 x 40ft containerised genset & control systems on a flow-line at 6 per week
- Created & implemented- maintenance & repair plans, training & recruitment plans, supply schedules & objectives, transportation/shipping, line balance & takt times and detailed, regular communication plans.
- Target of 191.5hrs per set – 190.7hrs achieved, 21% ($8M) margin on sales.
Timeline
Operational Excellence Specialist
PriceWaterhouseCooper
03.2023 - 06.2024
Operational Excellence Co-Ordinator (Senior Manager)
Moypark
12.2018 - 03.2023
Continuous Improvement Manager
Moypark
01.2017 - 11.2018
Project Manager Lean/6Sigma Blackbelt
Caterpillar
01.2002 - 10.2016
Test Manager
Caterpillar
02.1998 - 01.2002
Apprentice/Test Technician/Senior Test Technician
Caterpillar
09.1989 - 02.1998
6 Sigma Blackbelt - Lean & 6 Sigma
Caterpillar University
NVQ Level 4 - Project Management
Institute of Management
NVQ Level 3 - Supervisory Management
Institute of Management
Higher National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Regional College
BTEC - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Regional College
Master of Science (MSc) - Business Improvement
University of Ulster
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