Simon Griffin
Tramore,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in leadership and management, specialising in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and ISO compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and excels in risk assessment, business continuity planning, and incident management strategies. Committed to continuous improvement and internal auditing, with a strong focus on time management and achieving organisational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Risk Assurance Specialist
Allied Irish Banks (AIB)
Dublin, Ireland
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed business relationships through observation meetings and scope agreement discussions.
- Produced high-quality reports and maintained comprehensive audit documentation.
- Conducted extensive reviews including SWIFT Attestation, Fed-line Attestation, and Third Party Reviews.
- Authored walk-through papers and test papers based on identified controls from targeted risks.
- Closed Issue Assurance work-papers addressing findings from completed reviews.
- Investigated and drafted Risk Guidance Memos and Business Planning Memos for annual planning processes.
- Analysed large volumes of evidence documentation to support audit findings.
- Oversaw action plans and issues within SHIELD following each review.
Compliance Officer
Infosys
Waterford City, Ireland
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed Risks Registers for two accounts, identifying critical risks using comprehensive templates.
- Conducted quarterly Risk Assessments and managed actions to mitigate identified risks.
- Performed Internal ISO 27001 audits across functions including IT and HR, ensuring compliance with controls.
- Led external ISO 27001 audits, achieving successful certification and re-certification.
- Acted as Compliance & Risk point of contact across five sites in Ireland, addressing ad-hoc queries.
- Integrated Risk Management and Compliance Tracking Systems, monitoring financial and contractual compliance.
- Oversaw Business Continuity Management System, conducting testing and risk assessments regularly.
- Completed Compliance Procedures for over 1,000 contractual obligations across two clients.
Quality Assurance Specialist
WestRock
Dublin, Ireland
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted final inspections and batch releases of pharmaceutical label products for ISO PS9001 compliance.
- Issued Certificates of Authenticity after quality checks for all batches.
- Performed First Article Inspections upon client request, documenting measurements within QMS systems.
- Provided guidance and action plans for quality events on the manufacturing floor.
- Approved resolutions for quality-related issues during production processes.
- Facilitated CAPA commitments by tracking and closing internal deviations and customer complaints.
- Updated Standard Operating Procedures to ensure adherence to ISO standards.
- Executed metrology testing and generated control point trend analysis reports for inhaler tape products.
Supply Chain Specialist
MSD (Merck, Sharpe & Dome, Bio Pharmaceutical)
Carlow, Ireland
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed Supplier Quality Reports for Carlow Merck Manufacturing Division, ensuring timely monthly closures.
- Collaborated with Buyers, Planners, and QA personnel to resolve supplier issues in production processes.
- Utilised SAP systems to collect data and verify accuracy of SQR-related information.
- Presented new SQRs and reports weekly to cross-functional Materials Review Board.
- Raised IMS cases via TraceLink systems to suppliers, maintaining compliance with timelines.
- Assisted in external audits related to scope of responsibilities and quality assurance standards.
Quality Control Technician
Carten Controls Ltd
Waterford City, Ireland
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted in-process and final inspections of finished products, reporting non-conformances to quality personnel.
- Performed defect analysis and managed control of all non-conforming products identified.
- Investigated internal deviations on production floor and supplied reports for resolution.
- Executed quarterly trend analyses to identify quality issues systematically.
- Analyzed quality issues during production and conducted root cause analyses on complaints.
- Performed internal audits to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and ISO 9001 standards.
- Executed CAPA actions based on audit findings, relating to ISO 9001 standards using Quality Management Systems.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives site-wide, conducting effectiveness checks on implemented improvements.
Education
NFQ Level 6 - Quality Assurance
Atlantic Technological University
Sligo, County Sligo 05.2020 - 03.2022
ISO 9001 Auditor Certificate - undefined
05.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Information Security Auditor - undefined
ISCAA
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Time management
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Internal auditing
- Lean Six Sigma expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- ISO 27001 compliance
- ISO 9001 standards
- Business continuity planning
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Incident management strategies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Risk Assurance Specialist
Allied Irish Banks (AIB)
09.2023 - 07.2025
Compliance Officer
Infosys
01.2021 - 08.2023
NFQ Level 6 - Quality Assurance
Atlantic Technological University
05.2020 - 03.2022
ISO 9001 Auditor Certificate - undefined
05.2019 - 06.2019
Quality Assurance Specialist
WestRock
12.2018 - 12.2020
Supply Chain Specialist
MSD (Merck, Sharpe & Dome, Bio Pharmaceutical)
01.2016 - 11.2018
Quality Control Technician
Carten Controls Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2015
Certified Information Security Auditor - undefined
ISCAA
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