Conal Corduff

• Managed manufacturing outsourcing relationships and contract negotiations within the European Contract Manufacturing Network
• Prepared strategy for new platforms and outlined competitive forces at play in new markets resulting in the successful launch of several niche products.
• Led new product introductions in several cereal and snack formats throughout the European manufacturing and markets.
• Implemented Lean methodologies in both manufacturing and support functions in the European Supply Chain, including cost savings identified through value stream mapping.
• Business process redesign of innovation, tendering and project management systems.
• Managed end to end supply chain functions for contract manufacturers from procurement, operations and relationship perspectives.
• Managed quality and R&T issues and audits in contract manufacturers and led resolution plans as required.

• Led yield, cost reduction, cycle time and cell layout improvements. Through use of Lean methodologies.
• Problem solving and process improvement with the use of industrial tools such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, Statistical Engineering, DOE and FMEA.
• Designed, introduced, implemented an performance management system, trained staff and rolled out to all lines.
• Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies to support the introduction and manufacturing ramp plans of new products. Solicited Quality Assurance, R&D, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and others as necessary.
• Completed CAPA (corrective and preventative action) projects as per industry standards.
• Supervisor of in house tool-room and design office, ensuring the timely design, maintenance and manufacture of high quality tooling.
• Led a team through a 40% reduction in service time, in a design and outsourcing office.

• Strong problem solving aptitude, having generated savings of over €7M on a single project.
• Developed new processes for the manufacture of new and current products to increase yield and reduce unit cost.
• Sourced, designed and managed the automation of the manufacturing process
• New technology investigation and implementation.
• Travel to machinery vendors to perform commissioning of equipment.
• Provide technical guidance on projects to both engineering and manufacturing support staff.
• Worked with marketing department to provide technical information and provide plant tours to customers when required.