James O'brien
About James O'brien
James O'Brien is the UK Branch Operations Manager at Avon, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in operations and quality assurance, having previously worked for companies such as Wincanton, AstraZeneca, and Sainsbury's.
Current Role at Avon
James O'Brien serves as the UK Branch Operations Manager at Avon, a position he has held since 2020. He operates from Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing branch operations, ensuring efficiency, and implementing strategies to improve performance.
Previous Experience at Avon
Before his current role, James O'Brien worked at Avon as a Continuous Improvement Manager for a brief period of five months in 2019. His responsibilities included identifying areas for operational enhancement and implementing processes to achieve continuous improvement within the organization.
Career Background in Operations Management
James O'Brien has extensive experience in operations management. He worked at Wincanton as an Operations Manager from 2008 to 2019, where he managed logistics and operational processes in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Prior to that, he held the position of Warehouse Shift Manager at Sainsbury's from 2002 to 2008, overseeing warehouse operations and staff management.
Quality Assurance Experience at AstraZeneca
James O'Brien began his career in quality assurance as a Quality Assurance Coordinator at AstraZeneca, where he worked from 1997 to 2002. His role involved ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations within the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
James O'Brien completed his education at Brooke Weston CTC, where he achieved a GNVQ - Advanced Level in Business and Finance and an A Level in Economics from 1992 to 1994. He also attended Our Lady and Pope John Secondary School, earning his GCSEs between 1987 and 1992.