Ged McCormack

Experience

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  Ferranti: Defence Systems

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1984

  Mechanical Technician Apprentice
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  Ferranti: Radar Systems

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

  Development Engineer

  • Managed projects in highly regulated aerospace defence sector on radar systems for the Tornado and Sea Harrier fighter aircraft.

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  Eaton Hydraulics Ltd: Agricultural Systems

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Manufacturing Engineer
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  Techdyne (Scotland) Ltd: Sub-Contract Assembly

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Manufacturing Engineer
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  Philips BCS: Business Communication Systems

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Senior Production Engineer
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  Lexmark : Inkjet Printer Cartridges / Consumables

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2006

  Engineering Manager

  Started as Engineer & promoted to Manager with following key achievements & responsibilities: -• Implemented all new product & capital introductions over 10 years on schedule and within budget, receiving Director / Management awards on many occasions• Developed, managed and installed automated solutions & bespoke production lines. This involved program / project managing from concept definition & design through to sign-off & site acceptance• Created automation equipment specifications, business case, managed tender process, installation & acceptance of new production lines and modifications to existing equipment.• Improved productivity on automated production line by over 80%. This involved managing a small team, re-designing and re-building equipment to increase line speed and reliability. Used various CI tools such as fishbone diagrams, OEE & received a director’s award for the level of improvement, cost saving & avoidance of further capital spend.• Formed and developed the Rosyth team and corporately recognised as the best engineering team world-wide• Increased plant capacity by 50% through introduction of new cleanroom and equipment, with £4M investment• Converted 2 lines for new products and increased throughput by 50% with minimal project budget of $150k, saving $750k. This created further capital investment of £4M• Managed a team of Manufacturing, Process, Equipment, Chemical Engineers, Techs and Six Sigma Blk Belts• Formed site strategy, plans, objectives, metrics and managed new product and capital equipment introductions • Drove process improvement, cost reduction, efficiency, yield improvement, etc.• Represented site at world-wide engineering summits and activities• Trained personnel from world-wide sites & assisted setting up processes• Drove and led FMEA introduction to all Lexmark Inkjet plants world-wide• Managed & controlled facility assets for maintenance, introduction & decommissioning of capital equip in line with latest CDM regs Show less

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  Pregis : Food Packaging Products

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Engineering Manager

  Managed all aspects of Maintenance Engineering, Facilities Management, Contractors and Health and Safety for the Livingston plant (Extrusion & Thermoforming) with following responsibilities: -• Ensured the smooth running of all production equipment, improved productivity and reduced downtime• Maintained all equipment, facilities, grounds and buildings to a safe and hygienic standard• Managed various projects on new capital equipment & improvements to facilities• Advised & trained personnel on project planning and project management techniques• Managed and drove all Health & Safety Systems for the Livingston site Show less

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  OKI UK Ltd : Printing Solutions

  May 2008 - Jun 2013

  Operations Engineering Manager

  Managed all on site engineering functions within the Operations Group comprising 15-25 engineers throughout the 3 divisions (Manufacturing Eng, Maintenance and Facilities) with the following key achievements & responsibilities:-• Reduced Equipment downtime by 80% & changeovers by 40% with introduction of new Maintenance Strategy, KPIs and computerised maintenance management system, saving £400k over 4 years• Managed £1.2M budget for Capital/Expense and conducted financial analysis of process & products• Reduced energy consumption by 47%, saving £153k over 5 years, across shop floor, stores & office areas• Created a vision & strategy, formulating KPIs & SLAs for Operations Engineering to meet business goals• Implemented and drove improvements for process efficiency, process quality, delivery, process capacity etc.• Co-ordinated all engineering activity, monitored workload/performance, taking appropriate action when required, including new product introduction, process support, absence & shift cover, etc• Managed Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System compliance for all processes• Coached, mentored & developed team to deliver a highly professional service, gaining recognition from senior corporate management & winning world-wide team awards for cost reduction• Created & implemented training plans in conjunction with performance & development reviews for staff• Managed responsive breakdown & planned preventative maintenance for all equipment & facilities• Led Facilities Management including service contracts, security, cleaning, utilities, building management system, help desk and grounds management for 17,600m² site / 35,000m² grounds Show less

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  Kaiam Corporation

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Operations Manager

  Managed Production, Maintenance & Facilities for Kaiam Europe Ltd, manufacturing high speed optical devices for the data communications market, with the following key achievements: -• Managed and drove implementation of new product line through production ramp period recruiting over 100 personnel and increasing production output by 280% within 3 months.• Created and managed weekly production build plan and delivered daily production targets• Managed training & development, including training plans, reviews & improvements• Drove & co-ordinated cross functional improvement activities in output, yield and efficiency• Reported on daily / weekly basis at plant level and corporate level• Managed customer visits and audits on behalf of Livingston plan Show less

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  Jabil

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

  Project / Program Manager

  • Provided project & program management for Jabil global business investment portfolios to customers / clients, within a matrix organisation, providing business successes & balancing functional resources• Project managed products / assets for clients from concept, proposal, design, manufacture, installation, approval & sign-off for major OEMs and start-up companies to value of $12M• Managed program for Automated Retail systems for world’s largest food manufacturer and installed systems into various cities throughout Europe with value of $4M. Received excellent customer feedback and client awarded Jabil a new contract with significant revenue for the company ($20M)• Managed internal Jabil program to reduce energy at various facilities worldwide. This involved installing energy monitoring systems into plants in China, Malaysia & Mexico & associated improvements, saving $4M• Project managed Pizza vending machine from design through manufacturing to sign-off , complying to all CE regulations & food hygiene standards with value of $3.6M• Managed research & development project for a start-up client from concept to delivery of 9k prototypes within 6-month timeframe, value £500k, with resolution of many technical product design & performance challenges• Created & implemented new PMO, project management methodology & governance for Scotland Strategic Development site, rolled out to business including all directors & senior mgt team with high level of buy-in, improved site project effectiveness which was reflected within customer scorecard rating of Jabil's performance• Managed customer relationships for strategic programs and all key stakeholders to achieve project benefits• Managed European business partner network to MD / director level and vendors throughout the world• Project managed installations into new buildings & associated infrastructure with architects & site engineers Show less

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  P3M Scotland Ltd : Project, Programme & Portfolio Management

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

  Project / Programme Manager – Contracting

  Providing consultancy & contracting services in the following: -• Project, Program & Portfolio Management• Technical Consultancy• Change Management• Continuous Improvement• Customer Relationship Management• Business Start-up & Improvement• New Product Development & Introduction

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  Greengage Lighting and Agri-Tech

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  Engineering Project Manager / Consultant

  • Manage all key new product development programs & execute effectively to agreed timescales.• Identify & communicate key activities to stakeholders & ensure alignment of teams and individuals in meeting the product launch.• Maintain project documentation including project plans, budget and status reports.• Liaise with and manage sub-contractors and third parties including suppliers, consultants, approvals agencies and manufacturing partners globally.• Support engineering with test analysis, reporting and problem resolution.• Provide monthly report to CEO & senior management & present at monthly comms meeting• Manage Engineering team personnel, projects & resource requirements• Work with Customers, Global Sales Support, Product Management and Research and Development to ensure factory capability meets business needs. Show less

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  Merck Group

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Project Manager

  • Supported European clients and provided the link to global client base as the primary point of contact• Managed the execution of a diverse range of client projects, facilitating project communication, building and developing client relationships and acting as a client representative for the company• Co-ordinated & drove key client-facing activities, underpinning the successful delivery of projects for all clients• Managed Cell Bank Manufacturing Projects & Bio-Safety lot release testing to cGMP standards for key clients Show less

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  Raytheon Technologies

  Jan 2021 - now

  Programme Manager

  • Delivery of design and manufacturing programs for power conversion, control and distribution products• Developing new programme opportunities, point of contact with key customer officials• Liaise closely with Customers and Suppliers, to ensure open communication channels at all times and to establish strong, trusting relationships• Act as the interface from the project into key product teams to ensure that the customer and project requirements are fully understood and actioned• Work in conjunction with other functional teams, to ensure that the required resources are available• Manage and work within agreed budgets, and forecast costs for complete programme • Identify project risks and opportunities, quantify and produce mitigation, capture and contingency plans Show less