Paul O'leary

Shift Site Operations Manager @ Venator Materials

About Paul O'leary

Paul O'Leary is a Shift Site Operations Manager at Venator Materials Plc, with extensive experience in site operations and production management across several companies since 2007. He has a strong background in Distributed Control Systems and holds multiple qualifications in instrumentation and control.

Work at Venator Materials

Paul O'Leary has been serving as the Shift Site Operations Manager at Venator Materials Plc since 2017. He operates at the Greatham Site, where he oversees site operations and ensures efficient workflow management. His role involves coordinating shift activities and implementing operational strategies to enhance productivity.

Current Role at Huntsman

In addition to his position at Venator Materials, Paul O'Leary has worked at Huntsman since 2012. He has held the role of Shift Manager for 12 years and also serves as a Site Production Specialist since 2015. His responsibilities include managing production processes and ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards at the Greatham Site.

Previous Experience in the Industry

Before his current roles, Paul O'Leary worked at Lucite International as a Site Production Manager from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of Shift Manager at INVISTA from 2007 to 2009. His diverse experience across these companies has contributed to his extensive knowledge in site operations and production management.

Education and Training

Paul O'Leary studied at Newlands FCJ from 1986 to 1991. He is a trained instrument technician, having completed his training at TTE Teesside. He holds City & Guilds qualifications in instrumentation and control, as well as an NVQ level 2 in the same field. His educational background supports his technical expertise in the industry.

Professional Skills and Contributions

Paul O'Leary has over 15 years of experience in Distributed Control Systems and is proficient in SAP computer systems for planning and scheduling maintenance. He played a significant role in developing a new safe work permit system at INVISTA Nylon and served as a training champion for safe work permit issuers. His involvement in Six Sigma studies during his time at Du Pont UK further underscores his commitment to process improvement.

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