Des McGahern

Engineering Manager

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Olympia, Washington, United States

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About me
Leadership consultant. Offering leadership coaching in manufacturing operations, Leadership skills and financial stewardship
Education
- University College Cork
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  Masters in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - The Lally School of Management and Technology
  1993 - 1995
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Operations Management and Supervision
Experience
- Hudson International Company
  Jan 1989 - Jan 1993
  Engineering Manager
  Led a team of six design and process engineers. Operated within an annual budget and was the primary liaison for all customer related technical issues.
- Albany International
  Jan 1995 - Feb 2008
  Global Manufacturing Director
  Manufacturing Director for global operations across two continents with an operating budget of $20 million and staff of 15. Responsibilities encompass supply chain management, production planning and operations, quality systems and customer service.
- Simpson Door Company
  Feb 2008 - Jul 2010
  Operations Manager
  Responsible for all day to day manufacturing activities for this 220 person, 550,000 square foot manufacturing facility.
- DJM Focus Consulting
  Jul 2010 - Apr 2012
  Principal
  Offered objective coaching and insights to the owners of small and medium-sized businesses specifically targeting employee engagement and employee performance. Helped establish concise policies, procedures, and systems that removed ambiguity and waste.
- H2O Jet
  Apr 2012 - May 2015
  Operations Manager
  Full responsibility for all operations, quality, supply chain, safety and health. Prepared and maintained annual operating budget. Responsible for all operations related hiring and employee welfare. Broad implementation of Lean Principles and continuous improvement initiatives. Implemented strong team ethic focused on performance.
- Windfall Lumber
  Jun 2015 - Feb 2018
  General Manager
  Steering this young start-up company towards stable operations and implementing crucial business systems. Setting in place financial discipline across all departments. Creating clear roles and responsibilities and introducing clear goals and objectives. Driving operating income improvement while introducing Lean and 5S concepts across all disciplines.
- Globe Machine Manufacturing Company
  Feb 2018 - Sept 2019
  Globe is a premier supplier of custom designed, built, and fully integrated equipment and systems for industries worldwide that include advanced composites, automotive, aerospace, pulp and paper, and engineered wood products. All innovation, design, fabrication, and assembly takes place in the Tacoma, WA 140,000 square foot facility with a 170 person employee base.Responsible for all operations including Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Project Management and Aftermarket sales Show less
  - Chief Operating Officer
    Feb 2018 - Sept 2019
  - Chief Operating Officer
    Feb 2018 - Sept 2019
- Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
  Sept 2019 - Jun 2021
  Chief Operations Officer
  Overseeing key Divisions for this State Agency impacting over 100,000 stakeholders. Responsibilities include Business Resources, Contracts, Employee Welfare and Development, Real Estate and Risk Management. Privileged to work with such talented and engaged professionals
- Correctional Industries - State of Washington
  Jun 2021 - Jan 2025
  General Manager
  Correctional Industries is committed to maintain and expand work training programs that develop marketable job skills and promote positive work ethics
- Self-employed
  Sept 2024 - now
  Retired Operations Executive
  Advising business leaders in manufacturing efficiencies, leadership skills and financial performance
Licenses & Certifications
- Six Sigma Green Belt
  Albany International Corp.
  Apr 1997