Northern Ireland plastic fabrication firm doubles capacity and appoints new local boss to power growth
Des Hassett joins the Saintfield-based thermoforming specialist with 23 years’ manufacturing and operations experience as the company targets further growth and investment
Northern Ireland plastics manufacturing and thermoforming firm Donite Plastics has appointed a new general manager.
Des Hassett takes up the role at the firm's Saintfield base as the company continues to grow and invest in its manufacturing operations.
A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast, Hassett brings 23 years of experience across manufacturing, operations and business improvement, with a strong track record in senior management roles.
Drawing on his knowledge of lean management, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, manufacturing engineering and ISO standards, Hassett will lead operations, staff development and process improvement ensuring enhancements in productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
He joins Donite Plastics following the completion of a five-year machinery modernisation programme which delivered a 100% increase in manufacturing capacity.
In this key role Hassett will build on increasing customer demand across aerospace, transport and wider manufacturing sectors while supporting Donite’s focus on efficiency, precision and product quality.