James Curran

Experience

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  Diageo

  Jul 2007 - now

  Responsible for organising operator training in the bottling Hall towards set performance targets. identifying training gaps and working towards upskilling all machine ops towards world class. Creating training documentation to improve the training process and conducting training sessions with ops to improve current methods and introduce new behaviours. Responsible for all new starts to the bottling Hall and completing their training journey from induction day up to machine sign off and beyond. Working with all departments to tie together thr kpi of the business to ensure future production requirements are meet. Also part of the role I am involved in recruiting new hires through agency workers. I am also in charge of manning for the bottling Hall and ensuring all lines have the best possible skills mix and training requirements so that production plans are completed weekly. I'm also part of the site recognition committee. Show less Primary role is the operation of several different types of bottling hall machinery(filler,rinser,capper,case erector,labeller,packer,div insertor,case sealer,pallitiser,pallet takeaway system) in the baileys plant in dublin.Also involved in the lean manufacturing process aiming for maximum efficiency through operational equipment using the OEE line control and the manex process. Strong focus on continuous improvement and on line autonomous problem solving. I am a member of the site health and safety committee and i am qualified to perform manual handling training in work plus I have recently completed my IBD packaging qualification. My role also includes harford system quality checks,full line machine changeovers,machine asset care,the 5s ergonomic process,problem solving and identification,downtime recording. Show less

  • Process Improvement Lead

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Training Manager - 7 month secondment

    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Data and Focused improvement lead

    Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Training and Resourcing lead

    Jun 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Bottling Machine Operator

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2020