GILBERT NIVAL ABI-ABI
Navan,Ireland
Summary
To be a major asset of the company and to be able to share my experience from my previous work. Experienced and highly skilled production and process technician with over 17 years in the plastics manufacturing industry, including leadership roles in international settings. I am eager to take the next step in my career by contributing to a dynamic and innovative company where I can expand my technical skills, lead high-performing teams, and support long-term operational goals. Motivated and dependable manufacturing professionals with a strong background in production operations and team leadership. Currently seeking a stable and long-term opportunity in Ireland where I can continue contributing my experience and dedication to a company that values efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Result-focused Production Team Leader known for streamlining processes and improving team performance. Boosted production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and fostering collaborative work environment. Delivered quality improvements and reduced downtime, ensuring targets were consistently met. Experienced professional with focus on leading production teams in fast-paced environment. Achieves streamlined operations through strong leadership, problem-solving, and process optimisation. Specialises in fostering team collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6004
6004
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER
Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
Gibbstown Navan, Ireland
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Lead and supervise production team to meet daily and monthly output targets.
- Support operations improvement and process reliability.
- Coordinate closely with engineering and quality departments.
- Promoted by Senior Technician due to outstanding performance.
SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
Gibbstown Navan, Ireland
02.2020 - 05.2025
- Oversaw machine operation and production quality.
- Initiated process improvements and reduced downtime.
- Provided training and technical support to junior operators.
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
Gibbstown Navan, Ireland
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide technical support and leadership in manufacturing areas by maintaining production equipment.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety programs.
- Maintaining and repairing equipment.
- Identifying faults and troubleshooting wherever possible.
- Monitoring production output on shift and ensure meeting specific target.
- To operate machine or equipment according to standard operating procedure (SOP).
- To inspect and replace parts as required.
- To supervise new technician to maintain equipment and follow SOP.
LEAD TECHNICIAN
OCTAL Petrochemicals FZC
Salalah
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed team of operators.
- Maintained daily production reports and troubleshooting records.
- To train newly and existing Operator on how to effectively set up and run all extruder machines.
- To set up process which can include mechanical works, Ability to use hand tools during equipment change –over, set up, start up and shutdown process.
- To provide accurate documentation on extruder running conditions and quality test results.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
- Producing quality sheets for customers.
- To ensure operation of machine is in proper set-up.
- To ensure that during start-up, restart-up and product change over process procedure should be followed to keep machine at highest competent capability.
- To produced excellent quality of PET sheet rolls and minimize downtime.
- Assigned in running LAMINATED PET SHEETS and PET SHEETS WITH COLORS.
- Ensure that machines produce quality products by managing periodic checks on output.
- Perform safety checks on every machine.
- Troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
- Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running.
PROCESS TECHNICIAN / EXTRUDER OPERATOR
OCTAL Petrochemicals FZC
Salalah
11.2008 - 12.2014
- SML MACHINE
- Raw materials: APET-RESIN
- Starlinger Machine:
- Raw materials: 100% regrind PET sheets
- Heated up the machine and prepared the line.
- Set-up starts a run machine, checking all controls for adherence to operate.
- To ensure safe and efficient operation, all sheets produce adheres to product specifications and the machine settings to the highest quality is produced at the maximum output and minimize downtime.
- Records all machine settings.
- Troubleshooting of sheet faults.
- Feedback and ideas to the production supervisor for continual improvement of sheet quality.
- Run the line with lamination and colors orders.
- Operate the Erema with reactor and tangentially attached single screw extruder and vacuum to removed moisture.
- Monitored the (CCP) critical control point of the filter.
- To troubleshoot the winder.
- To ensure excellent quality of PET sheet rolls.
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Moldex Product Inc.
Bulacan
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Raw materials: PVC
- Performed minor repairs.
- Conducted routine checks to ensure adherence to product specifications.
- To heat-up process of the line and Conduct pre-start-up.
- Start-up and stabilization process.
- Monitoring of operation condition of parameters of the line.
- Ensure the highest output at minimize downtime.
- Checking the alignment of rollers and Quality checking.
ON JOB TRAINING (OJT)
Mabuhay Vinyl Corp.
Iligan City
03.2004 - 06.2004
- Troubleshoot compressors, valves, heat exchangers, centrifugal pumps and Heaters.
- Mounting and dismounting rolling bearings.
- Conduct proper maintenance of machine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
St. Peter’s College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Electrical
Maigo School of Arts And Trades
Maigo, Philippines03.1999
High School -
Maigo School of Arts And Trades
Maigo, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Process Optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Extrusion Operations
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Production Planning
- Supervision
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Machine Setup
- Calibration
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Training
- Mentorship
Custom
- MANUAL HANDLING, Novelplast Teoranta, Ireland, 04/01/25
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER, Novelplast Teoranta, Ireland, 01/01/25
- FORKLIFT TRAINING, 2023
- BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM (BRC), Octal Petrochemicals, Salalah, Oman, 02/20/12
Timeline
PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER
Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
06.2025 - 08.2025
SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
02.2020 - 05.2025
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Novelplast Teoranta Ltd.
09.2019 - 01.2020
LEAD TECHNICIAN
OCTAL Petrochemicals FZC
01.2015 - 07.2017
PROCESS TECHNICIAN / EXTRUDER OPERATOR
OCTAL Petrochemicals FZC
11.2008 - 12.2014
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
Moldex Product Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2008
ON JOB TRAINING (OJT)
Mabuhay Vinyl Corp.
03.2004 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
St. Peter’s College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Electrical
Maigo School of Arts And Trades
High School -
Maigo School of Arts And Trades
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