Bob Caughell Email & Phone Number

Woodbridge, On

Responsible for front of house changes and improvements to processes as well as tidy-up of policies and procedures. Combined responsibility to work with the Vice President to address improvements within the plant in managing material flows and inventory levels. Key Achievements • Initial stages of exploring ERP systems suitable for the Company’s environment• Implemented a new bio-metric time and attendance system for the plant employees• Developed a new warranty… Show more Responsible for front of house changes and improvements to processes as well as tidy-up of policies and procedures. Combined responsibility to work with the Vice President to address improvements within the plant in managing material flows and inventory levels. Key Achievements • Initial stages of exploring ERP systems suitable for the Company’s environment• Implemented a new bio-metric time and attendance system for the plant employees• Developed a new warranty statement, and terms and conditions for Sales and Purchase Orders• Directly managed and achieved approximately 225% growth in the Service business in year 1 • Created KPI measurements and financial tracking spreadsheets to assist in managing the business Show less

Etobicoke, On

Originally hired on 1 year contract to assist in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and ERP implementation, but promoted within 6 months to assist the President to oversee the company. Full P&L responsibility and oversaw all departments for the company consisting of 2 plants and 250+ employees. Instrumental in driving changes and improvements across the organization. Key Achievements • Initiated a long term strategy to focus Sales, Marketing and Customer Service efforts to… Show more Originally hired on 1 year contract to assist in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and ERP implementation, but promoted within 6 months to assist the President to oversee the company. Full P&L responsibility and oversaw all departments for the company consisting of 2 plants and 250+ employees. Instrumental in driving changes and improvements across the organization. Key Achievements • Initiated a long term strategy to focus Sales, Marketing and Customer Service efforts to transition the company to focus on higher end products and Fortune 500 companies.• Trained Management and employee teams on Lean Principles and facilitated numerous Value Stream projects leading to improved optimization of floor space, and labour and material cost reductions• Organized a Corporate Executive team and developed a succession plan for the President• Spearheaded annually the Executive and Manager Strategic Planning sessions, scorecards and dashboards• Developed, oversaw and facilitated Product Design/Development and Engineering Change processes • Led the successful implementation of a full ERP system Show less

Markham, On

PIC Manager 2002 – 2004 Promoted after proposing a centralized new department responsible for materials management, all plant division scheduling and production information flow.• Improved MCOGS by 2% to budgeted goal via remodeled process controls and optimization of supply chains• Led implementations and administered many lean manufacturing projects and initiatives such as setting up Kanbans, point of use material locations and material flows… Show more PIC Manager 2002 – 2004 Promoted after proposing a centralized new department responsible for materials management, all plant division scheduling and production information flow.• Improved MCOGS by 2% to budgeted goal via remodeled process controls and optimization of supply chains• Led implementations and administered many lean manufacturing projects and initiatives such as setting up Kanbans, point of use material locations and material flows within production cells.Plant Lead / Project Management 1999 – 2002Promoted to the role of Factory Lead for APS and Factory Planner implementation at Markham. Led a 3 member team involved in the design, set up and training of the Markham production and operations staff. Role evolved into SAP Orders to Cash implementation at Markham and was a subject matter expert for implementations at head office and plants in Michigan.• Subject matter expert in scheduling manufacturing operations via system control or lean manufacturing methods• Responsible for Change Management and training of all employees at the Markham facility• Subject matter expert for the company in SAP Orders to Cash and instrumental in development across plants throughout North AmericaManufacturing and Operations Manager 1996 – 1999Promoted to this newly created role in manufacturing and directed a cross-functional manufacturing team, with the responsibility of profit and loss for a specific product line with annual sales volume of $85 million.• Successfully project managed a product transfer including full manufacturing capability from the USA to the Canadian Plant in 9 months and under tight budget constraints.• Developed a pay-for-performance team incentive programEarlier Positions included:Distribution Supervisor (1994 – 1996), Quality Engineer (1992 – 1994), Shipping Foreman (1990 – 1992), Manufacturing Leadhand (1985 – 1990) Show less