Con Connolly (B.Eng)
About Con Connolly (B.Eng)
Con Connolly is an Operations Manager at Materion Corporation in County Limerick, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the Semi-Conductor and Medical Devices industries. He has a background in production supervision and extensive expertise in safety, quality, delivery, and cost functions.
Work at Materion Corporation
Con Connolly has been employed at Materion Corporation since 2016, serving as Operations Manager for eight years. His role involves overseeing operations in County Limerick, Ireland, where he applies his expertise in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost functions to achieve organizational goals. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Production Team Leader at Materion for 14 years, starting in 2010. His extensive experience in the semiconductor and medical devices industries contributes to his effectiveness in managing operations.
Previous Experience at Johnson & Johnson Vision
Before joining Materion Corporation, Con Connolly worked at Johnson & Johnson Vision as a Line Technician from 2008 to 2009. His tenure lasted one year and took place in County Limerick, Ireland. This experience provided him with foundational skills in production processes within the medical device sector.
Career at Analog Devices
Con Connolly spent ten years at Analog Devices, where he held the position of Production Supervisor from 1996 to 2006. His role involved managing production operations in County Limerick, Ireland. This experience contributed to his extensive knowledge of large, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Education and Professional Development
Con Connolly has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his professional skills. He studied at Griffith College, earning a Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering from 2013 to 2014, followed by a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from 2016 to 2017. He also completed a Public Speaking Course, achieving Speak for Success, and participated in a Cross Cultural Communication Workshop at Conchius Training in Buffalo, US. Additionally, he holds a Green Belt in Six Sigma from Online City College.
Expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement
Con Connolly is recognized as a Lean and Continuous Improvement professional. He possesses significant experience in managing, leading, and delivering Kaizen projects, which focus on enhancing operational efficiency. His background includes over 20 years of experience in managing large, multi-line facilities, particularly in the semiconductor and medical devices sectors.