Senior Production Leader and Training Manager

Daniel Curran

Tupelo, MS 281-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danocurran / *****************@*******.***

Training Leadership Production Quality

Professional trainer, production leader.and quality professional. Skilled in managing and educating members from all professional levels, delivering quality mentoring and hands-on training to facilitate achievement of business and safety objectives. Known for ability to analyze processes and develop improvements to streamline production and enhance productivity. Well-versed in the specialty chemical industry and related safety measures. ERT and HAZMAT Incident Commander, industrial firefighter, fire and confined space rescuer, and process specialist. USAF Technical Training Instructor.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

Team Development & Coaching

ISO / IATF/ VDA Auditor

Production Oversight

Facilitation & Presentation

Quality Control

Corrective Actions/MOC

Continuous Improvement

Emergency Response

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COOPER TIRE, Tupelo MS 2019-2021

OE Manufacturing Specialist

Develop certification path for operators/technicians/engineers

Provide instructional design, technology, and logistical support

Plan, coordinate, and conduct training workshops and coaching

Assessed the effectiveness of the training and programs to optimize learning outcomes

Well versed on QMS systems based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TS 16949, ISO 17025 and VDA 6.3 standards

Plant Calibration Coordinator

Product Safety & Conformity Rep (PSCR)

CONSULTING, Houston TX 2018 - 2019

Leadership Development Facilitator

Responsible for implementation of various leadership programs and coaching initiatives. Assess learning needs and deliver curricula that aligns with the organizational goals and assists with fostering a learning culture.

FEDEX, Webster, TX 2017 – 2018

Package Handler Supervisor

Led within a warehouse setting, to ensure a functional, streamlined, and safe workplace for entire team.

Sorted, unloaded, and loaded parcels in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, working with conveyor systems and a variety of delivery vehicles and trailers.

LUBRIZOL Corporation, Houston, TX 2015 - 2017

Learning & Development Specialist

Developed exciting and engaging materials and approaches for leadership development, leading workshops and providing comprehensive on the job training for staff involved in operations activities.

NRE - Moving Forward, Paducah, KY 2014 -2015

Quality Manager

Contracted to get site ready for ISO Recertification

HONEYWELL PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, Metropolis, IL 2006 – 2014

Training Supervisor, 2009 - 2014

Ensured a positive learning environment and a culture of success, developing engaging job function training for supervisors, hourly associates and engineers, delivering classroom and e-learning presentations.

Trained and motivated cross-functional team members from a variety of departments, cultivating meaningful partnerships while guiding staff through courses and workshops.

Acted as key team member supporting internal and external audits, scheduled and unscheduled inspections, and customer meetings. Honored by ConverDyn for performance excellence during critical customer visit.http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1&report%2Esuccess=RpbjpOa4KMuANUhXzx7Tlnlk_q8BeNG_hbm3CvT_MvprNw8_amLoUQTi7mpBExGfC1muYQ0BkKffEUGrtGbixvTM

Production Foreman, Shift Superintendent 2006 – 2009

Served as foreman, managing fluorine products and nuclear services for facility processing 30% of all commercial nuclear fuel, executing numerous daily production activities including maintenance of equipment, overseeing plant shutdowns, and managing all production supervision activities.

Oversaw all supply chain activities for Honeywell MTW Uranium Hexafluoride Conversion (UF6).

Generated comprehensive safety and product records, ensuring maintenance of detailed archives for review and audits, updating information as required.

Fostered and maintained a safe working environment for all employees, leading safety training and directing equipment upkeep. Regularly analyzed safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and laws.

FURTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Process Specialist, INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTIES PRODUCTS (ISP) - Chemicals

Began tenure as operator; performance excellence quickly led to promotions as shift foreman and process specialist.

Spearheaded numerous efficiency and productivity initiatives, leading process improvement teams on projects such as cost controls, enhancements to first-pass quality testing, minimization of equipment downtime and reduction of overtime. Also oversaw environmental health and safety activities.

Generated comprehensive operating training procedures, writing, updating and training on same.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Mid-Continent College, Mayfield, KY

Product Safety Conformity Rep (PSCR)

IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2008 Auditor Certified

DDI Master Facilitator, Developmental Dimensions Int.

DiSC Facilitator, Impact

MBTI Facilitator, The Myers-Briggs Foundation

High Performance Work Teams, Six Sigma

Advanced Leadership Session, International Association of Machinists

Industrial Firefighting, Texas A&M Industrial Fire Fighting School

Project Management Workshop, Kepner Tregoe

High Performance Work Planning Session, Aerospace Workers

Behavior Based Safety Training, RISC America

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 211, GMP Institute

Multi-Variable Testing (MVT), Qual-Pro 3

Facilitator Training, Qual-Pro 8

Delivering Training, Qual-Pro 8

Process Improvement for Chemicals, Qual-Pro 8

Analytical Problem Solving, Kepner Tregoe

Kentucky Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services

Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, STEP

USAF Technical Training Instructor

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