Daithi O'connor
About Daithi O'connor
Daithi O'Connor is a Plant Manager with extensive experience in the food production industry, currently overseeing operations at Glanbia Nutritionals in California since 2013. He has a background in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork and has held various roles at Glanbia and PepsiCo over his career.
Current Role at Glanbia Nutritionals
Daithi O'Connor has been serving as the Plant Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals since 2013. His role is based in Corona, California, where he oversees plant operations and ensures efficient production processes. With over a decade of experience in this position, he is responsible for managing resources, optimizing production schedules, and maintaining quality standards within the facility.
Previous Experience at Glanbia Foods
Before his current role, Daithi O'Connor held several positions at Glanbia Foods. He worked as a Whey Production Supervisor from 2008 to 2011 in Gooding, Idaho, where he managed whey processing operations. He briefly served as a Cheese Production Manager in 2012 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Additionally, he was a Loss Elimination Leader for eight months in 2011, focusing on improving operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Daithi O'Connor completed his secondary education at Abbey CBS in Tipperary Town from 1996 to 2002. He then pursued higher education at University College Cork, where he studied Food Technology and Food Chemistry, earning a degree in Food Science and Technology from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in food production and management.
Experience at PepsiCo
Since 2018, Daithi O'Connor has been employed at PepsiCo as a Manufacturing Manager in Little Island, Cork. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining quality control within the facility. His experience at PepsiCo complements his extensive background in the food production industry.
Glanbia Graduate Programme
Daithi O'Connor participated in the Glanbia Graduate Programme from 2006 to 2008. This program allowed him to gain diverse experience in various locations across Ireland and the USA. The program focused on developing skills in production management and operational excellence, which he applied in his subsequent roles within the company.