Your Lean Business Partner
Increase profitability and reduce waste by building operational excellence.
Lean Management
Helping you to create, deliver and retain value in your business
With rising material and labour costs, it’s never been a better time to invest in optimising processes and reducing costs. Lean Management is a management and work organisation method that optimises processes by reducing waste which results in an increase in profit.
Pembroke Alliance has over 400 years of combined experience in the delivery of Lean programs which have generated savings in the order of €20K - €1.1M across multiple different industries.
Meet the Team
With a career established around the foundations of Safety, Quality, and Productivity, Johnny has built up over two decades of global experience at senior operational management level. He specialises in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques with demonstrable successes across a wide variety of industries around the globe. His approach centres around striving for Operational Excellence with a constant drive to bolster productivity levels and maximise Operational Efficiencies.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Johnny Brown
Michael is a highly accomplished Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a passion for process improvement. With expertise in his field, he has established a remarkable track record in setting up extensive Continuous Improvement programs from the ground up. Among other qualifications, he holds degrees in Mathematics and Management of Innovation.
Through his guidance and implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Michael has helped numerous organizations and large Automation projects across Europe optimize their operations, reduce waste, and enhance overall productivity. He is an experienced People Manager who promotes the power of teamwork.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Michael O’Donnell
Joe O’Connell
With more than thirty years experience in the food industry, Joe has built up a vast wealth of knowledge. As Managing Director of Feldhues GmbH, Ireland, Joe was responsible for the strategic development of the company over a 23-year period, liaising with suppliers and customers.
Joe also spent seven years as Factory / Production Manager at Feldhues from which he brings a huge knowledge of production and operations management. Previously Joe had spent time with Biko Foods and Ballybay Meats.
Chartered Mechanical Engineer
After working in the Meat industry for 13 years, Padraig set up his own business in 2000. Started at the Garage at the back of the house to becoming Ireland largest producer of bottled water in 2018, producing 135 million bottles.
With over 30 years’ experience, Padraig has vast experience in Managing Supply Chains, Major Retailers , Foodservice and Wholesale companies.
Padraig has successfully overseen the Procurement, Installation of Equipment and Project Managed the Construction of multimillion Warehouse and Offices facilities.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Padraig McEnaney
Robert Potter is an accredited Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt, Lean Practitioner, Prince two consultant and a Business Insolvency Recovery Specialist.
Robert Potter has over twenty years of experience in Business Process Improvement and innovation in a variety of leading companies, including Barclays Bank group, Avery Dennison, Vodafone, US Air Force, LM, DOD, EMC2, Bilfinger and Boston consulting Group.
Robert was recently awarded by the EU Business News (Irish Enterprise Awards 2023) as “Business Growth Consultant for the Year 2023”
Lean Practitioner
Robert Potter
John McGowan
Focused and adaptable OpEx Specialist. Graduate of Abbott’s highly selective Operations Professional Development Programme. Proven success in implementing change, leadership, operational excellence, and organisational development.
Experienced Kaizen facilitator, project and programme manager with excellent results in problem-solving and cost-improvement initiatives.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Tom Cody
With a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Manufacturing along with other educational awards in Engineering, Tom has 16+ years industry experience in highly regulated, drug/device manufacturing environment, Food processing industry, primarily in business-critical roles such as Engineering, Operations, and Quality.
Tom has overseen, led, and been involved in several high-value projects and programs within technical, operational, logistical, and behavioural based, up to the value of €10M.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Aaron is a qualified company director with the Institute of Directors holding a Diploma in Company Direction and his journey, coupled with the William J Clinton Emerging Leaders of the Future Program at Queens University, has honed his coaching, mentoring, and training skills. Beyond theory, he embodies Lean operational excellence, translating successes and challenges into valuable lessons.
With over 15 years of experience in the lean industry, Aaron has steered a family business to an annual turnover surpassing £200 million. His crowning achievement as the UK Plant Manager of the Year reflects his dedication and insight.
As an architect of Lean transformation, Aaron seamlessly aligns improvements with strategic objectives, supported by a robust network spanning mechanical engineers to IT professionals.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
Aaron Lynn
John has over 30 years industry experience in highly regulated print and packaging sectors. Covering food packaging, pharma and med device, John has helped organisations achieve millions of dollars in cost reductions while leading cross functional teams.
Companies worked with – Multinational and family businesses. Operational Excellence lead and Production Management roles in UK & Ireland based packaging business.
John has achieved a special purpose award for training, facilitation and development.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist
John Hennessy
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