Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key strengths
References
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Rory O'kane

Surfers Paradise ,QLD

Summary

Dynamic Department Deputy Manager at Genesis Bakery Magherafelt, skilled at optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing team performance. Skilled in staff scheduling and conflict resolution, I successfully guided a team of 30-35, implementing strategic production modifications that improved workflow and morale. Committed to fostering a motivated and high-performing work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Deputy Manager

Genesis Bakery Magherafelt
Magherafelt, N.I
04.2021 - 04.2025
  • Monitored daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Handled rotas and annual leave for 30-35 staff members.
  • Controlled the start times and lunch break times of staff to ensure the smooth running off the department.
  • Provided necessary technical assistance and advice when needed.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to production plans.

Department Supervisor

Genesis Bakery
Magherafelt, N.I
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Provided coaching and mentoring support to team members.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations across the department.

  • Established goals for each team member and monitored progress towards those objectives.
  • Evaluated current systems and identified opportunities for streamlining processes.
  • Conducted performance reviews for staff members.
  • Monitored department operations to ensure productivity standards were met.
  • Implemented strategies to increase efficiency while reducing costs.
  • Investigated potential problems or discrepancies reported by team members.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with senior leadership teams to discuss progress.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
  • Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.

Production Line Leader

Genesis Bakery
Magherafelt, N.I
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Lead a team off four or five on a busy production line.
  • Developed strategies for improving productivity levels on the production line.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, materials, and labor costs.
  • Monitored production line workers to ensure they followed safety protocols and procedures.
  • Carried out hourly checks to ensure machinery was working as required.
  • Completed metal detection checks every 30 mins to follow CCP procedures

General Operator

Genesis Bakery
Magherafelt, N.I
08.2013 - 06.2015

General operative working with a team within the packaging area in a busy bakery producing bread and cakes for many big retailers in the uk such as Tesco and M&S. After experience was gained training began on the running off machinery.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Northern Regional College
Magherafelt
06-2013

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Performance monitoring
  • Production planning
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee training
  • Operational efficiency
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Performance improvements
  • Recruiting skills
  • Task delegation
  • Staff training and development
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Team motivation
  • Performance reviewing
  • Strategic thinking
  • Employee scheduling

Key strengths

  • Good Communicator
  • Muli Cultural Interaction
  • Hard Working
  • Extremely Reliable
  • Good time Keeper
  • Trustworthy
  • Critical Thinker

References

  • Character Reference

- Karen Hulsbos

Tel: 0421340345

  • Employment Reference

- Genesis Bakery

Email: hr@genesisbakery.co.uk

Tel: 02879632465

Timeline

Department Deputy Manager

Genesis Bakery Magherafelt
04.2021 - 04.2025

Department Supervisor

Genesis Bakery
10.2017 - 04.2021

Production Line Leader

Genesis Bakery
06.2015 - 10.2017

General Operator

Genesis Bakery
08.2013 - 06.2015

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Northern Regional College
Rory O'kane