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Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Latham Pool Products is the world's largest manufacturer of swimming pools. The Brantford plant supplies the Canadian demand for vinyl liners, steel kits, and safety covers employing 150 associates on multiple shifts. Key focus on creating and leading team-driven excellence, growth, and profitability.

Ontario, Canada

Plant Manager of Blue Mountain Plastics Recycling a sister company of IRS. IRS is the only company in North America with a closed loop 100% recycled rPET bottle for their bottled spring water. BMPR is the recycled rPET content source plant for the IRS bottle water plants. As Plant manager I have full P&L responsibility with a strong focus on resource and capital optimization.

Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

Sherwin-Williams is a $10 Billion dollar company and largest producer of paints and coatings in the U.S.A. with strong growth globally. Full P&L responsibility for our powder coat paint producing plant in Grimsby. Key focus on a team environment creating the highest level of service, quality and growth supported by operational excellence.

Paris, On

Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the Paris plant made up of 130 associates operating in a 131,000Sq./Ft. facility. Key focus on implementing standard operating procedures including standard set-up work specifications through a team approach. Introduced a preventative maintenance program to reduce set-up time, scrap reduction and eventually improve OEE through Lean initiatives. Ensured all P&L measurable were within budget or better than, any variances were investigated and if needed a corrective action plan was put in place.

Canada And North Carolina

Plastiflex is a world leader and manufacturer of vacuum hose for the Floor Care, White Goods, Pool, Health Care and Industrial Markets Globally.General Manager of two facilities: Orangeville, ON (2000 - December 2012) and Statesville, NC (2009 - 2012) . Lead a team of 18 with P & L responsibility at a high of $39 million (both plants). Key focus on organizational excellence, growth and profitability. Achieved measurable business results ahead of schedule and on budget.

Orangeville, On

Managed the complete manufacturing operation while the company went through rapid double-digit growth with full responsibility of becoming ISO9001-2000 certified. Effective at building and maintaining teams that accept accountability and contribute to imaginative solutions to business problems.

Orangeville, On

Managed the operations effectively, the scheduling and leadership of a team of 2. Responsible for health and safety of a workforce of 20.

Masters Certificate In Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

Business Diploma, Business Administration, Management And Operations