Agostino (Gus) Colantuoni ( He / Him ) Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Canada Area

Why consider adding me to your Operation team as an Analyst? I offer a strong record of process improvement, identification of root cause, and creation / implementation of robust solutions.Multi-faceted hands-on professional with extensive manufacturing experience, a progressive track record and demonstrated success in technical areas such as equipment troubleshooting and repair, project management, Quality management (ISO environment), and process improvement. Skilled at planning and… Show more Why consider adding me to your Operation team as an Analyst? I offer a strong record of process improvement, identification of root cause, and creation / implementation of robust solutions.Multi-faceted hands-on professional with extensive manufacturing experience, a progressive track record and demonstrated success in technical areas such as equipment troubleshooting and repair, project management, Quality management (ISO environment), and process improvement. Skilled at planning and supervising production related activities and enhancing production processes by identifying, analyzing, and correcting the root cause of manufacturing defects. Show less

Kanata

Led and implemented Business Process Improvements (BPI) using both Lean Manufacturing methodologies as well as mistake proofing methods thus eliminating the reliance on 100% inspection by Quality. Drove to identify and correct the root cause of identified deficiencies. • Reduced manufacturing defect rate from 4% to less than 1%.• Conceived and promoted the use of one page visual build instructions.

Ottawa, On

Responsible for the development of internal quality standards including Business Process Documentation, quality auditing, quality communication both within the facility and directly with customers. Working to identify and resolve the root cause of identified deficiencies. • Maintained and disseminated a daily technical issue report to key staff members driving accountability. • Identified business software intelligence improvements, worked with IT resources to get these developed and… Show more Responsible for the development of internal quality standards including Business Process Documentation, quality auditing, quality communication both within the facility and directly with customers. Working to identify and resolve the root cause of identified deficiencies. • Maintained and disseminated a daily technical issue report to key staff members driving accountability. • Identified business software intelligence improvements, worked with IT resources to get these developed and implemented. Show less

Central Production Facility

Streamlining and enhancing production facility through implementation of Lean Manufacturing methods, including cell design, mistake proofing, elimination of batching, as well as mitigation of food safety concerns. Responsible for driving consistency through the creation of documented procedures and product specifications.• Reduced packaging wait time from 4 hours to1 hour thus improving shelf life.

Arnprior, On

I was responsible for the development and execution of the site’s Quality vision. Leading a cross functional groups (QA, IT, Business Software Development) to identify, create and implement solutions to improve and enhance business challenges. • Managed quality through Failure Cost Analysis, reduced cross-site failures from $5,000 per week to $2,100 per week through analysis of key processes and resultant corrections. • Oversaw the development of Label Vault, an application designed to… Show more I was responsible for the development and execution of the site’s Quality vision. Leading a cross functional groups (QA, IT, Business Software Development) to identify, create and implement solutions to improve and enhance business challenges. • Managed quality through Failure Cost Analysis, reduced cross-site failures from $5,000 per week to $2,100 per week through analysis of key processes and resultant corrections. • Oversaw the development of Label Vault, an application designed to manage software keys, which enabled the retention of Key customers. Show less

Arnprior, On

Japanese trained engineering group member who was responsible for maintaining highly automated manufacturing equipment and test equipment used in the various media manufacturing processes. Subject Matter Expert providing knowledge and technology transfer internally and externally to the site.