Tommy Roche
Experienced in Quality Assurance / Control - Limerick, Ireland
W: http://www.worky.com/tommy-roche
Flexible with excellent analytical capabilities, who excels while working as part of a team, with
the ability to work well on own initiative, continually delivering on company objectives.
Committed and creative with a methodical approach to troubleshooting and proactive problem
solving. Excellent communication, listening and organizational skills. Continually displays high
levels of energy and an impeccable work ethic and attitude.
Tommy Roche's Professional Experience
2010 - Present COOK Medical, Ireland - QC Manufacturing Team Member
- Initially a 6 month Internship as part of the FAS Medical Device Industrial Skills course which
progressed to a permanent position
- Inspection of Product at Incoming, Finished Goods and Post Sterilisation phase to ensure product,
packaging and labeling conforms to requirements.
- Completion of records in relation to work completed.
- Keeping a log of all work completed.
- Assisting colleagues within the QC team.
- Adherence to cGMP, Environment,and Health & Safety Standards
Key Skills attention to detail, cGMP, communication, QC, Sterilisation, team work
2006 - 2009 RR Donnelley - Quality Assurance Technician
- Problem-Sovling issues in partnership with Suppliers/Internal Operations.
- Responding to Customer on queries in an effective and timely manner.
- Auditing/Analysing internal processes & procedures.
- Identifcation of continuous improvement opportunities.
- Validating I.T. & Engineering System updates.
- Root cause analysis of product and process related issues.
- Assisting in external supplier audits plus associated follow up actions.
- Coordinating Disposition of non-conforming items.
- Continuously assisting Production Personnel regarding quality issues or queries
- Compilation and distribution of various Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reports.
- Assisting in Set Up of Facility in Poland including: Testing System/Process Improvements, On site
support at go-live, Training Quality staff members, Off-site Technical support.
- Worked on a team project to attain ISO 13485:2003 Certification.
- ECDL Trainer/Tester, plus associated admin
Key Skills advanced Excel, attention to detail, Auditing, Cross Functional Teamwork , Customer Service,
ECDL, ISO 13485, JD Edwards ERP MRP, Lean Systems, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance,
Quality Management, Reports, Technical Support, Trainer
2004 - 2006 RR Donnelley - Quality Auditor/Inspector
- Inspection of Sub Assembly/Incoming samples of Print, Media & completed Kits to ensure parts
conform to requirements.
- First article approval/rejection plus associated record keeping.
- Performing Internal process audits, plus associated follow up actions.
- Reporting of any non-conformances detected accurately in a timely and efficient manner
- Compilation and distribution of various Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reports.
- ECDL Trainer/Tester, plus associated admin
Key Skills attention to detail, communication, ECDL, Quality Control, Reports, Team Player, Trainer
2002 - 2004 RR Donnelley - General Operative
- Cross trained in all kit assembly functions.
- Order Picking, Material Replenishment, Inspection etc.
- Actively participated in a successful cross shift team which was set up to identify bottlenecks,
improvement opportunities within the assembly line process.
Key Skills adaptability, Cross Shift Team Work , flexibility, Lean Systems, problem solving
2001 - 2002 Conservatories Direct - Block Layers Assistant
Block layers assistant, Site preparation and cleaning duties. Operation of various equipment;
Cement mixer, Kango Hammer, Drills, Angle grinder e.t.c
2000 - 2001 Limerick Institute of Technology - Computer Room Aide
Assisting lecturers/students on evening courses, General upkeep of the computer room and closing
up the computer room at the end of the evening courses. First point of contact on any technical
issues with PC’s
1999 - 2000 GE Capital Services - Front Line Associate
Processing Retail Loan applications and following up on overdue payments over the phone.
1997 - 1999 Young's Nursery - Kilfinane - General Operative
Spraying, Weeding, Order Prepartion, Plant Potting Machine Operator including loading compost
mix, Machine set up.
Tommy Roche's Education and Qualifications
2011 Certificate - Medical Device Industrial Skills
FAS Fetac Level 5
2008 Diploma - Quality Management
Limerick Institute of Technology ( LIT )
2001 Diploma - Business (Computing)
Limerick Institute of Technology ( LIT )
Tommy Roche's Additional Information
Links
Worky Profile - http://www.worky.com/tommy-roche
Diploma: Quality Management -
http://www.lit.ie/LifelongLearning/Courses/Pages/89.aspx
Diploma: Business(Computing) -
http://www.lit.ie/SciEngAndIT/InfTec/Courses/78/default.aspx
RR Donnelley - http://www.rrdsupplychain.com/wwwGTS/Home.asp
COOK Medical - http://www.cookmedical.com/profile.do?id=profile_ireland