Success-driven and hands-on Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leader with proven expertise optimizing operations for large and mid-sized organizations as well as leading plant start-ups. A key contributor to process improvements, new business development, product innovation and cost-cutting to sustain organizational profitability over the long term.Spearheaded business and operational initiatives, led cross functional teams and implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to provide the highest quality client solutions within budget and on time. Known as an ethical and outstanding leader and Change Agent who mentors and develops high performance teams and nurtures an environment of Continuous Improvement. A persuasive communicator and relationship builder with a long history of forming strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders.Core Skills & Knowledge Plant Operations  Organizational Leadership Budgeting, Costing, P&L Product Development Quality Improvement  Logistics , Supply Chain Health & Safety  Health Canada & FDA  Transportation & Distribution Capacity Planning  Continuous Improvement  Production Management Customer Service  Lean Six Sigma 