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Claude Provost, B.Eng. MBA Vice President - Production and Supply Chain ManagementClaude has 25 years experience in production control and planning, quality control and supply chain management. He has extensive experience in continuous process improvement, human relations and productivity enhancement.From 2003 to 2006, Claude worked with Digital Security Control (a Division of Tyco) as Operations Engineering Manager. He was responsible for providing all engineering support to an electronic assembly plant of 800 employees and was leader of the following teams: manufacturing engineering, quality, test engineering, maintenance, plant facilities and new product introduction. He has initiated and implemented Lean/Six Sigma philosophy and tools to improve quality levels, stabilized factory process variations and reviewed maintenance programs, all contributed to reducing costs and improving budgets.From 1999 to 2002, Claude was a Senior Program Manager at Celestica International Inc. where he developed and implemented a customer strategy to achieve revenue of $100M and maintained customer account profitability. He also managed product development from design to manufacturing.Claude worked as General Manager and Director of Production and Quality, primarily focused in semiconductor manufacturing, for Tecknor Industrial Computers, Technicentre Plus. Claude started his career at IBM, where he worked over 11 years in several vital positions in semiconductor manufacturing, including supervising production planning for over 250 products and the certification and implementation of ISO 9002. Claude holds a B. Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal and a MBA from Sherbrooke University. He also has a Project Management Professional Certification.Specialties: Diverse and extensive management experience in the High Tech. industry. Fluent in English and French. Proven record of accomplishment in:• P&L Responsibility • Lean / Six Sigma Deployment • Business Planning • Sales and marketing planning • Inventory Control • Production control & planning(ERP) • Budget Preparation & Control • Contract Negotiation • New Products Introduction • Human Resources • Business Development • Customer Relations • Vendor Relations
Dmg Contracting Services
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Senior Project ManagerDmg Contracting Services
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Senior Project ManagerDmg Contracting Services Oct 2012 - PresentResponsible for all commercial/industrial construction projects. Latest project: 5000 square feet office restoration.
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Supply Chain And Maintenance ManagerFiran Technology Group (Ftg) Jan 2010 - Sep 2012Toronto• Military, aerospace and telecommunication printed circuit board manufacturer: Responsible for purchasing, receiving, shipping, production control, equipment and facility maintenance.• Successfully negotiated an audit claim from the Canadian agency revenue, from $50,000 down to $2,500.• HVAC Project: 14 rooftop units replaced, reducing operational cost by $ 50,000 annually. Negotiated parts and labor agreement with major supplier
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Fabrication And Drawing ManagerGeneral Switchgear & Controls Ltd Jun 2009 - Dec 2009Toronto Responsible for generating all the drawing required for custom jobs. Responsible to manage all cutting, punching, pressing, welding and CNC operation. 6 month contract.
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Vice President Operations And Supply ChainOptosecurity Jan 2007 - Mar 2008• Developed and implanted manufacturing and supply chain processes to support a build to order strategy.• Selected and negotiated manufacturing agreement with contract manufacturing supplier. • Developed and implanted customer support and field services processes to support business strategy.• Completed mandate.
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Operations Engineering DirectorDigital Security Control, A Division Of Tyco Jan 2003 - Nov 2006Toronto, Canada AreaReporting to the G.M. and responsible for providing all engineering support to an electronic assembly plant of 800 employees. Leader of the following team: Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Test Engineering, Maintenance, Plant facilities and New Products Introduction. Total of 145 employees and an operating budget of $18M Cdn. Demonstrated and implemented Lean / Six Sigma philosophy and tools with the following results: • Improved outgoing Quality by 10 time’s thus increasing customer satisfaction.• Stabilized factory process variation thus improving factory Yield from 80% to an all time record of 96% with $200K per year saving in process scrap. • Increased process speed by 66% generating positive cash flow by reducing raw material.• Reduced repair cost by 80%, resulting in over head cost reduction of $750 K per year.• Redesigned our shipping & packing area delivering 20% productivity gain and higher OTD. • Reviewed our preventive maintenance program resulting in 21% downtime reduction.• Reduced return to factory by 50%.• Implemented manufacturing readiness review for new products.• Developed new “Design for North America manufacturing rules” resulting in 60% labor cost reduction with anticipated annual cost of manufacturing saving of 2 million Cdn. • Conceived and implemented our first customer survey and customer complaint process. • Organized sites Lead Free (RoHS) international conference.
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Senior Program Manager (Telecom)Celestica International Inc. Oct 1999 - Dec 2002Toronto, Canada Area• Developed and implemented a customer strategy to achieve annual revenue of $100M. • Achieved above average first year customer satisfaction survey. • Maintained customer account profitability despite cost pressure. • Actively participated in contract negotiation and terms and conditions definition. • Successfully negotiated payment of $19 M of excess inventory. • Managed product development from design to manufacturing.
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General ManagerCognex Canada Inc. Nov 1997 - Oct 1999Montreal, Canada Area• Drove cross-functional integration/coordination of manufacturing transitions after company purchase. • Planned and executed corporate manufacturing strategy to ensure congruence with newly parent company. • Introduced new Smart View product and participated in product sale/marketing strategy. • Increased manufacturing productivity by 50% improving our operation margin. • Achieved cost target and reduced cycle time by 33% within the first year. • Re-engineered the order administration process to make it faster and simpler. • Implemented the first MRP system (Macola) and a new inventory control program.
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Director Production/QualityTeknor Industrial Computers Inc. Jun 1996 - Nov 1997Montreal, Canada Area• Developed group goals and objectives consistent with overall company objectives. • Co-coordinated production and quality activities associated with the SAP implementation. • Prepared and controlled operation and capital budget. • Recommended and convinced to invest ($ US 500,000) towards total quality improvement. • Assumed additional responsibility for the technical work needed for the operating permit renewal with the Ministry of Environment.
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General ManagerTechnicentre Plus - Division Of Autostock Inc. Mar 1995 - May 1996Montreal, Canada AreaMarketed a new type of remote-controlled starters (brand then sold to a competitor). Established of a new company philosophy based on participating approach and quality of customer service, leading to a greater involvement of all employees. Developed new markets and “product road Map”. Financial responsibility for the division. Remote-controlled starter project: • Achieved design completion under a tight schedule. • Supervised the manufacturing of 25,000 units. • Created customer manuals and advertising material. • Protected company interests during recall of 8000 units resulting from software issue. Result: Customer was retained and impact of negative publicity mitigated. Introduction of a program for continuous improvement with the employees: • Structured the employees in developing new processes for inventory, purchasing and customer welcome. • Instituted training of the employees on problem solving processes, team animation and work process analysis. • Developed employees performance indicators and an implemented new remuneration program based on merit.
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Several PositionIbm Canada Ltd May 1984 - Feb 1995BromontManager, Production and Systems Control 1993-1995 Manager, Data Processing Services 1991-1993 Production Manager (Electrical test and plating) 1990-1991 Production Coordinator 1988-1990 Industrial Engineer 1985-1988 Manufacturing Engineer, Inspection area 1984-1985
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Claude Provost Education Details
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Project Management InstituteProject Management
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Claude Provost's current role is Senior Project Manager at DMG Contracting Services.
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Claude Provost attended Polytechnique Montréal, Université De Sherbrooke, Project Management Institute.
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