Noel Harris
Cork City
Summary
Dynamic and motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently or collaboratively to accomplish shared objectives. Well-versed in interpersonal skills and adept at managing and motivating teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Operator
Akzonobel, Dulux Paints Ireland
Cork City
02.2015 - 12.2024
- Maintained accurate records of production output and quality inspections.
- Performed daily maintenance on machines, including cleaning and lubrication.
- Conducted MDI meetings and promptly notified supervisors about machine malfunctions or irregularities
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times during operation of machinery.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers for processing by the machines.
- Inspected finished products for defects or deviations from specifications before packaging them for shipment.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to maintain product quality standards.
Material Handler
Apple Operations Europe
Cork City
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders when necessary to replenish supplies.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
Carpenter (Foreman)
Marina Group
Cork City
10.1989 - 08.2012
- Supervised production teams to consistently achieve targets while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency on an hourly and daily basis.
- Optimize site resource usage for maximum productivity throughout.
- Ensured safe production floor environment through continuous effort.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams including design, costing, production and logistics to meet customer’s requirements within tight deadlines.
- Achieved optimum levels of quality and productivity.
Education
Leaving Certificate
Terrance McSweeney College
Cork City01-1988
Skills
- Forklift/Reachtruck Driver
- Loading and unloading
- Stock control
- Safety inspections
- Chemical awareness
- SAP ERP
- Quality control
- Manual Handling
- CPR
- Firewarden
- Visual Inspection
- Packaging and Labeling
- Production Scheduling
- Continuous improvement
- OEE Gemba system
Certification
- CPR
- Forklift/Reachtruck
- Fire Warden.
- Manual Handling
- Qualified Carpenter
Accomplishments
- Annual value award with Dulux paints. (Most Prestigious award with Dulux)
- #ACHIEVE award with Dulux Paints.
- Three manufacturing awards with Apple operations Europe.
Interests
- I enjoy playing Golf and watching GAA both Hurling and Football
- I enjoy watching soccer on a regular basis of which i have 2 AOH Cup medals which are considered the most coveted medals in Cork football.
- I have a real passion for travel and experiencing different cultures. I have visited countries including Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Vietnam, Cambodia,Egypt, Thailand, Japan and the USA.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Operator
Akzonobel, Dulux Paints Ireland
02.2015 - 12.2024
Material Handler
Apple Operations Europe
10.2012 - 09.2015
Carpenter (Foreman)
Marina Group
10.1989 - 08.2012
- CPR
- Forklift/Reachtruck
- Fire Warden.
- Manual Handling
- Qualified Carpenter
Leaving Certificate
Terrance McSweeney College
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