Patrick Lawlor
About Patrick Lawlor
Patrick Lawlor is a Senior Material Handler with extensive experience in logistics, materials, and supply chain management. He acts as the primary liaison between the planning department and production lines, resolving production issues and managing material shortages.
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Patrick Lawlor holds the position of Senior Material Handler. His role is key in maintaining efficient production processes and ensuring timely resolution of material-related issues. He has extensive experience in manufacturing environments and software systems relevant to his field.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Lawlor has a solid educational foundation in logistics and supply chain management. He earned a Higher National Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain (CILT) and a Diploma of Education from the Institute of Technology, Carlow, both completed between 2020 and 2022. Additionally, he studied Customs Clearance at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, achieving a Certificate of Customs Clearance Procedures in 2021. Patrick also undertook a course in Six Sigma at the Institute of Technology, Sligo, earning an Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality MOOC (White Belt) during the same year.
Professional Background
Patrick Lawlor previously worked at Boston Scientific as a Senior Material Handler. Although his tenure there was brief, this role provided him with valuable industry experience. His primary responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the planning department and production lines to resolve production issues, highlighting his critical role in manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities and Key Tasks
In his capacity as Senior Material Handler, Patrick Lawlor's responsibilities encompass a variety of crucial tasks. He is responsible for escalating material shortages to warehouse personnel and managers, ensuring that production lines maintain necessary inventory levels. He works closely with production planners to prioritize products that are below desired inventory levels at distribution centers. His role involves the use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and SAP software, making him adept at managing complex production and inventory systems.