Conor O'riordan
About Conor O'riordan
Conor O'Riordan is the Associate Director Maintenance at Alkermes in Athlone, Ireland, with extensive experience in engineering and project management across multiple companies.
Current Role at Alkermes
Conor O'riordan is currently the Associate Director Maintenance at Alkermes in Athlone, Leinster, Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring optimal equipment performance, and enhancing operational efficiency. His role involves strategic planning and implementation of maintenance processes to support the company's operational goals.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Before assuming his current position, Conor O'riordan served as the Site Technical Engineering Manager at Alkermes from 2015 to 2017 in Athlone. During this 2-year tenure, he managed technical engineering activities, focusing on process improvements and ensuring engineering support for the site’s operational needs.
Work Experience at Elanco and Fort Dodge Animal Health
Prior to joining Alkermes, Conor O'riordan worked as Engineering Manager at Elanco from 2010 to 2015 in Sligo, where he was involved in managing engineering projects and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. This experience was preceded by his position as Engineering Manager at Fort Dodge Animal Health, where he worked from 2005 to 2014. At Fort Dodge, he played a key role in leading process technology implementations and managing new product introductions.
Early Career at Henkel CEE
Conor O'riordan began his career at Henkel CEE, where he held the roles of Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Systems Manager from 1993 to 2005 in Tallaght, Dublin. During this 12-year period, he led the implementation of new process technologies and product introductions at Henkel Loctite, showcasing his expertise in system implementation and project management within GMP environments.
Educational Background and Certifications
Conor O'riordan has a robust educational background, starting with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin, earned from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he completed a SIX SIGMA BLACKBELT certification from the University of Michigan in 2010. His qualifications are further complemented by a PMP certification, highlighting his project management expertise.
Specializations and Skills
Conor O'riordan specializes in system implementation within GMP environments and has a proven track record of delivering major capital projects, including startups. He has extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, leveraging his project management skills and engineering expertise to drive operational success and efficiency.