Raimundas Pangonis
Swords,Dublin
Summary
Strategic planner and operational leader with strong background improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental and organisational operations. Practiced in providing assorted teams with support and resources to succeed. Calm and proactive under pressure for responsive production line leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Manager
Ballymaguire Foods
Lusk, Dublin
08.2023 - Current
- Direct Reports: Logistics Manager, Night Shift Manager, Production Supervisors X6
- Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for smooth workflow.
- Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Directed and motivated 170 production staff.
- Evaluated current production processes and made forward-thinking adjustments to improve output.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Reviewed and analyzed production performance indicators and requirements to maximize output quality.
- Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Developed and maintained project plans to ensure the timely completion of new machinery and processes installations.
- Organised employee rosters for better manpower allocation.
- Maintained compliance with transportation regulations, ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Liaised directly with clients, enhancing relations and service excellence.
Operations Manager
PAF
Carrickmacross Co Monaghan, Monaghan
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Reduced discrepancies by efficiently training employees in best practices, policies, and procedures. Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
- Analyzed financial data to monitor and meet budget objectives.Oversaw hardware and software installations, upgrades and configurations.
- Completed projects involving production layouts and machinery commissioning.
- Received and resolved issues escalated by technicians and engineers.
- Led team towards Department of Agriculture and BRC approvals.
- Managed a large group of subcontractors.
Production Manager
DMC Dublin Meat Company
Lough Egish, Monaghan
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.
- Directed and motivate 140 production staff.
- Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Analysed data and identified opportunities to minimise operating costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained new employees
- Build positive company culture.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of all production work.
- Managed materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Supervised production schedules and production quality for timely delivery
Site Supervisor (manager)
Lir Chocolates
Navan, Meath
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
- Managed team of 70 employees, overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Held team meetings to discuss product value and vision while allowing team members to give ideas and suggestions.
- Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Leaded meetings to implement Lean Standards on a daily basis.
- Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
Production Supervisor
O'Brien Fine Foods
Timahoe ,Naas, Kildare
02.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
- Recommended and executed process improvements for production and product quality.
- Determined suitable staffing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
- Managed Poultry, Pork and Beef departments/
- Routinely improved production speed and reduced delivery costs.
- Interviewed new staff for production.
- Was involved in disciplinary investigations with HR department for giving staff warning or dismissal.
Process Control Technologist
O'Brien Fine Foods
Timahoe, Naas, Kildare
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to ensure proactive control over the food manufacturing Process.
- Followed all Critical Control Points.
- Kept all SOP's up to date.
- Worked on projects of process improvement.
Production Team Leader
O'Brien Fine Foods
Timahoe ,Naas, Kildare
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Professional Military Soldier (Lithuania)
Department Of Defence Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania
08.2010 - 08.2012
Education
NFQ Level 6 - People Management
Professional Development
Dublin06.2021
Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma
IASSC
Dublin2019
Leadership And Management Level 4 - undefined
ILM
Dublin2018
Train The Trainer -
Invisio
Dublin2016
Yellow - Belt
Lean Advantage Limited ,Yellow Belt Programme
Dublin2016
HACCP - Level4
ILM
Dublin2016
Leaving Certificate -
Simnas Gymnasium
Simnas, Alytus, Lithuania.2010
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Quality inspection
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Performance Management
- Facility management
- Process improvement strategies
- Staff retention
- Lean methodologies
- Six Sigma Certification
- Production planning
- Disciplinary procedures
- Work schedule planning
- Food safety
- Good communication skills
- Ability to deal with changes effectively
- Data collection and analysis
- Health and Safety Compliance
Hobbies
- Books
- Fishing
- Travelling
- Sports
Languages
- English
- Russian
- Lithuanian
License and Permits
- B - Full Irish Driving License
- Reach Truck License
- EWP License
Timeline
Production Manager
Ballymaguire Foods
08.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
PAF
09.2022 - 07.2023
Production Manager
DMC Dublin Meat Company
01.2022 - 09.2022
Site Supervisor (manager)
Lir Chocolates
12.2018 - 12.2021
Production Supervisor
O'Brien Fine Foods
02.2015 - 11.2018
Process Control Technologist
O'Brien Fine Foods
10.2014 - 02.2015
Production Team Leader
O'Brien Fine Foods
09.2012 - 10.2014
Professional Military Soldier (Lithuania)
Department Of Defence Lithuania
08.2010 - 08.2012
Leadership And Management Level 4 - undefined
ILM
NFQ Level 6 - People Management
Professional Development
Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma
IASSC
Train The Trainer -
Invisio
Yellow - Belt
Lean Advantage Limited ,Yellow Belt Programme
HACCP - Level4
ILM
Leaving Certificate -
Simnas Gymnasium
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