Joe Gabbett
Enniscorthy
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with a proven track record of organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Skilled problem-solver with a persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Strong decision-making and team-building abilities with excellent communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
European Refreshments
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of production team while offering necessary guidance and support.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Facilities Engineer
European Refreshments
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked on many projects to help reduce costs and increase efficiencies across the plant
- These have included a good reduction in Nitrogen costs for 2022 with further reductions to be seen in 2023 and subsequent years
- Reduction in energy usage and part of the team to develop a carbon neutral site in the near future
- Develop a design for inline heating in batching that will be implemented later this year
Maintenance Lead
European Refreshments
Wexford
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Maintenance lead in European Refreshments
- Over the last few years this role has expanded to include working on the design and development of a major expansion (Project Sherlock)
- Here I have been able to introduce new technologies that have proven to work well including a new design of agitator
- I have proven my ability to have a hands-on approach during the construction stage to ensure decisions were made promptly and to ensure the quality of the final product
- I constantly use learnings I have gained from courses including process safety and Certified Energy Manager to ensure the plant is designed with both safety and efficiency in mind
- Other projects I have worked on over the last few years include changing the control methodology and the type of pump used for the filtration process
- This has proven to be a great success with a smoother process and no material leaks
- There was a reluctance for change on this process but now this change has proved to be the way of choice
- Another project I have driven is the introduction of a totally new design of pump for flavour manufacturing- an eccentric disc pump
- After initial trials this has also proven to be the desired style of pump for material transfer and a second pump has been ordered
- I have introduced self-draining ball valves as standard for project Sherlock and now have started to retrofit these in areas of the plant
- These have shown to be successful and have been proven to clean superior to the original valves
- I am currently working on projects including the upgrade of the weighbridge to increase the accuracy and a treated water production upgrade to increase the production capability of treated water and reduce the manhours required for the sanitisation of the carbon filters
- I have a proven ability to negotiate with vendors to ensure we always get the best value for money
- This was proven with significant savings achieved during the procurement stage of Project Sherlock
Maintenance Technician
Atlantic Industries
Wexford
01.2010 - 01.2013
- From 2010 I was employed as a maintenance technician in Atlantic Industries Wexford
- This role involved both the planning and completing of preventative maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant
- I developed preventative maintenance plans and schedules for plant equipment and utilities through the computerised maintenance system
- I also developed calibration plans and schedules for instruments throughout the plant
- I also negotiated maintenance contracts from external service providers
- This included annual reviews of past performance and the expected service requirements for the future at the best possible rate
- I believe as part of the maintenance team we are plant and equipment owners and it is our duty and responsibility to keep the plant running smoothly and efficiently and to ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest possible standard
- I have worked on many projects in the last three years and they include implementing some changes to the control system for the plant chilled water which has resulted in savings in energy costs of around fifty thousand euro per year
- This was achieved without any capital outlay
- I also have worked on the installation of a wash data management system that monitors all washes on both the IBC washer and the drum washer
- This allows us to have a wash report for every container that enters the filling area
- This year we intend to develop this further by incorporating more information and also attaching electronic photographs to the data
- I was involved with the supply of new agitators for the mobile vessels
- At the FAT I discovered some design faults with the units
- I worked with the supplier to change the gearbox as well as some other minor changes and this resulted in units that are far more reliable, have a longer life span and are far more efficient to run
- Current projects include the installation of a new washer for IBC’s, installation of barriers and wall protection around the plant, lighting controls for energy saving, purchase of new scissors lift, water saving project that involves reusing the waste stream of the RO as a feed to the cooling towers, wash area for IBC’s and refinements to the glycol chillers to improve reliability and performance
- I have a proven track record of been capable of balancing short term projects with day to day activities and to adapt to tasks and challenges as they arise
Site Installation Manager
Gabbett Industries Limited
Wexford
01.1991 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: www.gabbett.ie
- At Gabbett Industries my role as site installation manager involved the managing of crews of craft people at various site locations around the country
- I dealt with clients on a daily basis while co-ordinating and actively participating in the technical installation of all their products
- In each project I was involved from the design stage right through to the commissioning and acceptance
- Some of the sites I managed included Genzyme, WIT sports campus, The Department of the Environment Wexford, Court and Library and a HSE building in Gorey and many apartment complexes around the country
- In this position I was also responsible for all health and safety issues
- This required me to prepare all safety statements, method statements and risk assessments for all projects and for Gabbett Industries as required
- Before my appointment as site installation manager in 2006 I worked in a variety of environments on short, medium and long term contracts in different industries that allowed me to gain an array of technical skills and abilities
- I have a proven record of effective preventative maintenance and process improvements
- The requirement to change from one company to another has ensured that I can adapt to new environments or different responsibilities quickly and efficiently
- Www.gabbett.ie
Education
Diploma in Leadership & Management - Leadership And Management
ILM
ILM04-2021
ISO 14001-2015 - ISO 9001-2015
01.2017
Studio 5000 Control Logix - Fundamental and troubleshooting, Introduction to process safety
01.2016
Masterclass in Maintenance Management - Modules 1,2,3, Certified Energy Manager
01.2015
Fundamentals of Process Safety -
01.2014
Electrical Principles - Emergency First Responder, Process safety, Operation of Evaporative cooling Systems Level3, PSCS Project Supervisor Construction Stage, PSDP Project Supervisor Design Stage
01.2013
Occupational First Aid - Manual Handling, GMP, ATEX awareness, Forklift truck, Fire prevention, MEWP, ERT
01.2012
Health and Safety -
SME’s
01.2003
Fitter/Turner -
Fas Waterford
Waterford01.1995
Mechanical Engineering -
City and Guilds
01.1992
Leaving Certificate -
Christian Brothers Wexford
Wexford01.1991
Skills
- Production Optimization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Development
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Health and safety compliance
- Safety Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Production Oversight
- Continuous improvement processes
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Continuous improvements
- Manufacturing
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/03/73
- Nationality: Irish
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Production Manager
European Refreshments
08.2022 - Current
Facilities Engineer
European Refreshments
01.2020 - 08.2022
Maintenance Lead
European Refreshments
01.2013 - 01.2020
Maintenance Technician
Atlantic Industries
01.2010 - 01.2013
Site Installation Manager
Gabbett Industries Limited
01.1991 - 01.2006
Diploma in Leadership & Management - Leadership And Management
ILM
ISO 14001-2015 - ISO 9001-2015
Studio 5000 Control Logix - Fundamental and troubleshooting, Introduction to process safety
Masterclass in Maintenance Management - Modules 1,2,3, Certified Energy Manager
Fundamentals of Process Safety -
Electrical Principles - Emergency First Responder, Process safety, Operation of Evaporative cooling Systems Level3, PSCS Project Supervisor Construction Stage, PSDP Project Supervisor Design Stage
Occupational First Aid - Manual Handling, GMP, ATEX awareness, Forklift truck, Fire prevention, MEWP, ERT
Health and Safety -
SME’s
Fitter/Turner -
Fas Waterford
Mechanical Engineering -
City and Guilds
Leaving Certificate -
Christian Brothers Wexford
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