Chris Needham

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Nuclear Heavy Manufacturing Operations & Project Management Specialist @ Benshaw Canada Controls Inc.
550 Bright Street East, Listowel,ON - Ontario N4W3W3,Canada
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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Chris Needham

Senior manager with over 36 years of dedicated service with the same organization. I am always open to new opportunities where further growth can be obtained, and continue to advance my career.KEY SKILLS· Promote a strong safety culture, maintain a safe work environment, and promote safe behaviors, through training, monitoring, and corrective actions.· Ensure a superior quality product is manufactured, through adherence to written procedures, corrective action implementation, and personal accountability· Manage multiple manufacturing cost centers on multiple shifts consisting of Managers, Supervisors, and Unionized Hourly Skilled Trades· Member of the 2017, and 2020 Collective Bargaining Team on behalf of the company, and negotiated two (2) 3 year unionized collective bargaining agreements.· Project Management of highly technical projects ranging from $1M - $300M in value· Ability to earn trust in employees in order to maximize performance· Thorough understanding of project planning and scheduling fundamentals · Highly organized with strong communication skills· Exceptional track record for meeting customer needs both internal and external · Capable of bridging internal & external customer interests and building strong working relationshipsCandu Owners Group (COG)o Nuclear Professional Development Seminar (NPDS) 3 Week Intensive Leadership Development Program focusing on Leadership Concepts, Human Performance, Leadership Styles, Human Behavior, Safety Culture, Problem Solving, Communications, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Action Planning, (Completed June 2017)Leading at BWXT Canadao A 3 Week development program for mid-level managers that focused on self-awareness and development, team leadership, developing others, business acumen, and strategic thinking. (Completed 2016)

Chris Needham's Current Company Details
Benshaw Canada Controls Inc.

Benshaw Canada Controls Inc.

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Nuclear Heavy Manufacturing Operations & Project Management Specialist
550 Bright Street East, Listowel,ON - Ontario N4W3W3,Canada
Website:
benshaw.com
Employees:
29
Chris Needham Work Experience Details
  • Benshaw Canada Controls Inc.
    Project Manager
    Benshaw Canada Controls Inc. Jun 2022 - Present
    Listowel, Ontario, Canada
    · Manage overall project scope from award of contract to completion, while meeting customer technical specifications and delivery expectations· Provide effective leadership to a project team· Manage contract requirements through operating departments, obtain supporting commitments, monitors progress, and take corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance with contract specifications· Manage company resources and project execution risk to ensure project meets schedule commitments· Interface with customer on the negotiation and resolution of technical and commercial matters per contractual agreement
  • Bwx Technologies, Inc.
    Manager, Manufacturing Operations
    Bwx Technologies, Inc. Feb 2019 - Jun 2022
    Cambridge, Ontario
    o Reporting to Director, Component Operationso Manage two (2) manufacturing facilities (Cambridge and Owen Sound) that produce Nuclear Feeders, Nuclear Dry Storage, and Reactor Waste Containers, Nuclear Steam Generator Internal Components, and Nuclear Steam Generators and other Balance of Plant Components for Nuclear Power Plantso Responsible for over 400 staff broke down as two (2) Managers, sixteen (16] Supervisors, two (2) Schedulers, one (1) Technical Specialist, one (1) Methods Analyst, and 380 Unionized Tradeso Responsible to execute over 450,000 manufacturing man-hours in 2020o Manage yearly cost center budgets of approximately $12M. Report on cost center budget performance quarterlyo Determine manpower requirements based on schedule requirements through use of load boards, schedules, and cost estimates to ensure revenue commitments are achievedo Promote strong safety cultures, through training, communication, and corrective actionso Monitor schedule performance, and implement recovery plans as required to support customer commitmentso Eliminate conditions that can negatively impact schedule execution, and project costso Establish individual performance goals and set expectations for salary direct reports o Develop clear communications with departments at all levels for daily expectations and follow upo Interact daily with all levels of the organization including engineering, procurement, and finance and accountingo Review and approve department invoices o Provide continuous training and development to Supervisors and Managerso Ensure a physical presence in the manufacturing facility daily, and encourage verbal interaction with all levels of the organizationo Listen to concerns or improvement suggestions, and act appropriatelyo Monitor adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreemento Issue progressive discipline as required to correct and behavior patterns
  • Bwx Technologies, Inc.
    Manager, Manufacturing Operations
    Bwx Technologies, Inc. Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
    Cambridge, Ontario Canada
    Manager, Manufacturing Operationo Reporting to Director, Component Operationso Responsible for all the same duties as Director, Manufacturing Operations
  • Bwx Technologies, Inc.
    Director, Manufacturing Operations
    Bwx Technologies, Inc. Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
    Cambridge, Ontario
    o Reporting directly to the Presidento Maintain a safe work environment, and ensure compliance with all regulationso Accountable for achieving revenue recognition expectations, and maintaining project gross marginso Determine and monitor department budgets for adherence o Establish manpower expectations o Executed 330,000 manufacturing man-hours in 2018. Current backlog requires execution of over 450,000 manufacturing man-hours in 2019 o Facility upgrades and maintenance of a 300,000+ square feet manufacturing facility, manufacturing offices, washrooms, locker rooms, lunch rooms, and conference roomso Review capital expenditures, and monitor spending o Set strategic performance goals for direct reports that line up with company core valueso Execute yearly performance reviews, and determine performance goals for all direct reportso Direct and lead 375+ unionized and salary work force on multiple shifts working seven (7) days per week o Monitor adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreemento Adjust manpower levels based on project requirements or performance issues o Monitor manufacturing schedule and cost performance, and initiate recovery efforts, and strategic planning when necessary. o Maintain adherence to a strong quality program, ensuring all code requirements are sustained without compromising for schedule.
  • Bwx Technologies, Inc.
    Focused Shop Manager, Heavy Vessels
    Bwx Technologies, Inc. May 2015 - Jun 2016
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Reporting to the Manager, Operationso Manage all activities related to the Manufacturing of large complex components for the Nuclear Energy sector such as Nuclear Steam Generators, Heat Exchangers, and balance of plant (BOP) equipment and parts. o Ensure project schedule and budgets are maintainedo Work closely with all supporting departments such as Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Logistics, Quality Engineering, Industrial Relations and Senior Managemento Manage Shop Supervision, and promote a productive work culture, with a positive morale and willingness to succeed.o Maintain sustainable manpower levels capable of execution of all projects
  • Babcock & Wilcox
    Project Manager
    Babcock & Wilcox Aug 2010 - May 2015
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Project Manager, Nuclear Equipmento Five (5) years’ experience managing projects upward of $300M o Manage overall project scope from award of contract to completion, while meeting customer technical specifications and delivery expectationso Provide effective leadership to a project teamo Manage contract requirements through operating departments, obtain supporting commitments, monitors progress, and take corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance with contract specificationso Manage company resources and project execution risk to ensure project meets schedule commitmentso Interface with customer on the negotiation and resolution of technical and commercial matters per contractual agreement
  • Babcock & Wilcox
    Operations Supervisor, Central Region (Ontario, Manitoba & Quebec)
    Babcock & Wilcox Jan 2008 - Aug 2010
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Operations Supervisor for Central Region, Thermal Power Constructiono Two (2) years’ experience managing a unionized construction teamo Managed clients and projects throughout Ontario, Quebec and Manitobao Demonstrated ownership and leadership in all aspects of day to day construction operationso Scheduling and planning of manpower resources to support multiple proposal and project execution o Work with union trades and union trade business managers to maintain strong relations o Monitoring project performance while ensuring accurate reporting of costs and scheduleo Review proposals for accuracy and thoroughness before submissions to the clientso Identify training requirements and ensure all requirements are maintained o Succession planning and resource planning to support departmental requirements
  • Babcock & Wilcox
    Project Manager - Regional Service Coordinator
    Babcock & Wilcox Oct 2006 - Jan 2008
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Regional Service Coordinator for Central Region, Thermal Power Construction o Two (2) years’ experienceo Hired as part of a succession plan for future role as the Regional Manager o Proposal development including all pricing, manpower requirements, and schedule durationso Project / Site Management and execution of construction and maintenance work on boilers and auxiliary equipment at client’s facilities. Individual projects executed have been valued from $5K to $2.5Mo Accountable for customer relations and ensuring that safety, quality, schedule, and financial results are achievedo First line contact to address emergency repairs, dispatch of manpower and equipment to service client’s needso Acquiring and releasing manpower as required supporting job requirements within guidelines of trade unions agreementso Support & implementation of all site safety requirements
  • Babcock & Wilcox
    Nuclear Project Planner
    Babcock & Wilcox Apr 1999 - Oct 2006
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Project Controls, Project Planner o Three (3) years’ experience developing detailed project plans from conception to completion for both Nuclear & Thermal power projectso Developed highly accurate integrated project plans using primavera and primavera enterpriseo Established work break down structures and assigned resources and budget detailso Active leader in project team environment, providing the team with all project schedule documentation, while ensuring that milestones are well communicated and supported o Generated and presented monthly project status reports to customers o Generated and communicated weekly internal status reporting, and identified any schedule trendingo Collaborate with Project Management, to ensure all initiatives were dealt with in a timely fashion
  • Babcock & Wilcox
    Nuclear Manufacturing Supervisor
    Babcock & Wilcox Apr 1993 - Apr 1999
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Manufacturing, Supervisor o Six (6) years’ experience as a shift Supervisor, General Foreman for the manufacturing of Nuclear and Thermal power componentso Responsible to ensure that all manufactured products were delivered to the customer at the highest degree of quality at minimum cost while supporting all schedule requirementso Responsible for all manufacturing activities involved in heavy metal fabrication including such trades as fitting, welding, stress relieving, layout developing, grinding, etc.o Supervise and provide leadership in a unionized environmento Establish and maintain positive communication with workforceo Resolve production problems in an expedient fashion using sound judgmento Administer disciplinary actions if and when necessaryo Schedule employees efficiently to minimize overtimeo Promote employee attendance and productivityo Train personnel in the tools and techniques to improve their own work processeso Implement policies and procedures where necessaryo Ensure Health & Safety Regulations were understood and followedo Provide daily production reports
  • Babcock & Wilcox
    Layout Developer, Fitting & Welding, Tube Bending
    Babcock & Wilcox Mar 1986 - Apr 1993
    Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    Steel Workero Seven (7) years’ experience o Skilled in all areas of metal fabrication including tube bending, layout development, fitting and welding

Chris Needham Skills

Procurement Project Planning Engineering Project Management Project Control Nuclear Power Generation Energy Manufacturing Quality Management Primavera P6 Piping Contract Management Epc Process Engineering Six Sigma Asme Construction Commissioning Pressure Vessels Process Scheduler

Chris Needham Education Details

  • University Of Waterloo Centre For Extended Learning
    University Of Waterloo Centre For Extended Learning
    Certified Advanced And Agile Project Manager
  • Mcmaster University For Continuing Education
    Mcmaster University For Continuing Education
    Project Management
  • Conestoga College
    Project Management
  • Grand River Collegiate Institute
    Grand River Collegiate Institute
    S.S.G.D

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Chris Needham works for Benshaw Canada Controls Inc.

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Chris Needham's current role is Nuclear Heavy Manufacturing Operations & Project Management Specialist.

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Chris Needham attended University Of Waterloo Centre For Extended Learning, Mcmaster University For Continuing Education, Conestoga College, Grand River Collegiate Institute.

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Chris Needham has skills like Procurement, Project Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Project Control, Nuclear, Power Generation, Energy, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Primavera P6, Piping.

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