Virgil O'Brien
Mallow,Co. Cork
Summary
Customer-oriented Operations Associate with a strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Operator
GE Healthcare
Carrigtwohill, County Cork
04.2022 - Current
- Executed tasks per production schedule directives.
- Accurately maintained manufacturing documentation in line with SOPs and cGMP requirements.
- Managed equipment readiness and documented all procedures.
- Ensured consistent, sanitised and organised workspace during production.
- Ensured safe, efficient operation of Bausch + Strobel automation equipment in production area.
- Suggested production improvements to line facilitator and team lead for enhanced efficiency.
- Conduct in-process sampling at start, middle and end of fill stages.
- Conducted line clearances in each production area after every batch cycle.
- Conducted routine sanitation of production areas using specialised solutions like Klercide.
- Maintained up-to-date training records on ComplianceWire.
- Cross-trained in various production areas ensuring flexibility within teams.
- Ensured safe handling of chemicals including hydrochloric acid
- Operated automated equipment with strong manufacturing knowledge.
- Measured quantities and adjusted batches to meet recipe specifications.
- Calculated required materials for production processes.
- Safely used cleaning chemicals to sanitise workspaces.
- Updated batch production records to support management reporting.
- Adjusted valves, pumps and controls to maintain chemical process parameters.
- Managed chemical in-process inspection, documenting procedures and checklists.
Cleanroom Associate
Depuy Synthes
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and verified incoming materials against quality guidelines.
- Maintained scrap, training and production records accurately.
- Managed completion of tasks per SOPs, batch records and relevant cGMP guidelines.
- Guided new recruits in SOP adherence, operational processes and equipment handling.
- Maintained a clean and organised workspace for daily manufacturing tasks.
Production Supervisor
Apple Computer
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed daily activities for live assembly lines in iMac production.
- Participated in daily production meetings, discussing output and line performance with management.
- Managed re-validation of current employees to uphold quality standards.
- Collaborated with process engineering to resolve daily quality discrepancies and update SOPs.
- Administered time and attendance schedules using Kronos and Merlin systems.
Operations Supervisor
Weener Plastics Group BV
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with line trainer to develop and update training programmes.
- Contributed to safety and quality compliance targets.
- Spearheaded teamwork across departments aiming at waste reduction within the company.
- Delivered front line maintenance for night shift production associates.
Production Team Member
Kerry Group
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Maintained hygiene control adhering to cGMP in cheese-strings production.
- Specialised in setup and maintenance of high-speed Multi-Vac Conveyor Systems.
- Conducted weighing and dispensing for cheese production destined for China.
- Authorised cGMP-related documents such as batch records, procedures, and SAP transactions on shift.
Production Team Leader
DELL EMC²
Cork, County Cork
03.2010 - 04.2018
- Delivered comprehensive training for new employees while coordinating ongoing skills enhancement initiatives
- Collaborated with management to review product build schedules weekly
- Collaborated with production control to review material availability
- Led audits on products before packing out to maintain strict quality standards
- Coordinated logistics for shipping, storage, and distribution in production environment
- Provided on-site client support through regular business travel
- Enhanced team efficiency through Lean Methodologies in issue resolution
Production associate
Dell EMC²
Cork, County Cork
02.2001 - 03.2010
- Assembled and cabled IT hardware data storage systems accurately.
- Maintained tools, equipment and machinery in good working order.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Moved outgoing items from staging area to waiting lorries for transport to distribution hubs or customer locations.
- Met end-of-quarter productivity goals by maintaining speed and precision
- Attended to needs of teammates for seamless production.
Lab Technician
Vision Express
07.1996 - 01.2001
- Collaborated in a team manufacturing prescription vision care.
- Managed lens inventory and restocking processes for laboratory.
- Build rapport with suppliers and service providers to establish positive, profitable cooperation and contract negotiation.
- Used lensometer to take measurements for new lens prescriptions
Lab Technician
Specsavers Opticians
01.1990 - 06.1996
- Repaired or replaced damaged lenses for customers' spectacles.
- Verified quality and accuracy of finished optical appliances.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported replenishment needs.
- Coordinated workflow and day-to-day activities for optical laboratory.
Education
Level 6 Certificate in Biotechnology - Biopharmaceutical Processing.
NIBRT & IT-Sligo
Ireland 09/2017 - 06/2018
Leaving Certificate - Secondary
Salesian College
Pallaskenry, Limerick 09/1985 - 06/1990
Train the Trainer -
QQI FETAC Level 6
Kaizen Certificate – Operational Excellence in Lean Six Sigma - undefined
EMC² USA
Skills
- Performance and results driven
- Culturally aware & politically sensitive
- Flexible
- Team player
- Customer orientated
- Planner & organized
- Methodical
- Good communicator
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Team building
- SAP & Oracle
- Machine maintenance
- Lean and 6S principles
Courses
- First Aid Response (2yr Certification), STAC Training Centre, Limerick, 2019
- Supervisory Management, Optima Training & Consulting, Limerick, 2019
- EMC² Management Essentials, EMC² Internal, 2009
- Power Pallet Truck Trainer, Feb 2012
- Team Leader Essentials, EMC² Internal, 2010
- Manual Handling Certificate, May 2021
Timeline
Process Operator
GE Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Cleanroom Associate
Depuy Synthes
04.2021 - 04.2022
Production Supervisor
Apple Computer
09.2020 - 03.2021
Operations Supervisor
Weener Plastics Group BV
05.2019 - 09.2020
Production Team Member
Kerry Group
02.2019 - 05.2019
Production Team Leader
DELL EMC²
03.2010 - 04.2018
Production associate
Dell EMC²
02.2001 - 03.2010
Lab Technician
Vision Express
07.1996 - 01.2001
Lab Technician
Specsavers Opticians
01.1990 - 06.1996
Kaizen Certificate – Operational Excellence in Lean Six Sigma - undefined
EMC² USA
Level 6 Certificate in Biotechnology - Biopharmaceutical Processing.
NIBRT & IT-Sligo
09/2017 - 06/2018
Leaving Certificate - Secondary
Salesian College
09/1985 - 06/1990
Train the Trainer -
QQI FETAC Level 6
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