John Connor

Chief Operating Officer @ Turmec

About

Experienced Operations Director with a proven track record in steel fabrication, manufacturing, and large-scale project execution. Over 25 years in the industry, I have led operations, procurement, and contract management to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time solutions for complex projects. At Turmec, I drive efficiency across fabrication, procurement, and supply chain management, ensuring smooth project execution while balancing in-house production with strategic outsourcing. I thrive in high-pressure environments, navigating tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and contractual challenges to keep projects on track. Key Strengths: ✔ Operations & Manufacturing Leadership – Maximising productivity, streamlining processes, and improving output. ✔ Project & Contract Management – Handling multi-million euro projects, from planning to execution. ✔ Procurement & Supply Chain – Balancing cost, quality, and timelines in a competitive market. ✔ Problem-Solving & Crisis Management – Overcoming challenges in engineering, production, and logistics. ✔ Compliance & Certifications – Ensuring adherence to CE regulations, ISO 9001, and industry standards. I am always open to discussions about industry trends, operational efficiencies, and strategic partnerships. If you’re looking to connect, feel free to reach out.

Country

Ireland

City

County Meath

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Mechanical Engineering, Recycling, Engineering, Project Management, Management, Project Planning, Contract Management, Hydraulics, Engineering Design, AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, 3D Modeling, Microsoft Office, Fortran, APS Licom, Infoflow

Experience

Chief Operating Officer

Turmec

2024-11 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Technical Director

Turmec

2002-1 - Present · 24 yrs 8 mos

Ireland

I’ve joined the Turmec Team in 2002 as a Design Engineer, before moving into the projects office and now, with over 22 years of experience in the field – 17 of those with Turmec -, I fill the role of the company’s Technical Director. Having been interested in engineering from a young age, I’ve decided to study Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering at Athlone Institute of Technology and I’ve worked in several different aspects of the recycling industry. My history at Turmec is as follow: Design Engineer 2002 – 2005 Engineering Manager 2005-2008 Projects Co Ordinator 2008 – 2015 Technical Director 20015 - present

Design Engineer

Powerscreen Ltd

1998-1 - 2001-12 · 4 yrs

Ireland

Powerscreen Ltd. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of dry screening, washing and recycling equipment for the quarry, mining, landfill and waste management industries. My responsibilities in the company included: • All aspects of engineering and certain production, and quality issues for a specific range of screening equipment; • Supervise and coordinate the responsibilities of R & D technicians during prototype build; • Liaise with a worldwide dealer network in regard to product modifications and design recommendations; • Preparation of CE technical files for new and redesigned products.