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Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Project Manager providing automated solutions in different manufacturing fields (Automotive, Life Science, and Industrial) by leading cross functional teams. Responsible for communicating project status to customers and internal stakeholder for timeline, schedule and scope as well as risk mitigation and project planning.

St Marys, Ontario, Canada

Manager in the agricultural industry shaping the daily activities and development of 40 employees (hourly, logistics, and salary). Ensured both facility and product surpassed the Canadian feed regulations (CFIA, HCAPP) while driving process and safety improvements as the site project leader. - Enhanced yearly product volume by 10% and reduce cost to manufacture feed- Corrected facility shrink and reduced quality occurrences- Guided and responsible for 40 operators (Recruitment, training, payroll, scheduling)- Implemented and managed process improvements (+$2M)

Peterborough, Ontario

Production leader that endorsed safe and healthy work practices for 45+ employees in the rotor winding operation. Maintained holidays, training, attendance and payroll for operators to provide effective engineering/management floor support. - Reduced cost of manufacturing units by $10K and test failures by 75%- Refined tack time by 35% to meet delivery dates and obtain new business potential- Led multiple lean activities to develop area improvements

Peterborough, Ontario

Project Engineer of a one year multi-million dollar project to revitalize 60,000 sq/ft facility and consolidate satellite buildings to reduce overall footprint of the business.- Aided in the completion of a multi-million project within 8 month deadline including re-mediation and construction- Decreased existing manufacturing cycle time by 10% and successfully relocate to new facility- Contributing member to be recognized with the 2016 GE Worldwide EcoAward.

Peterborough, Ontario

Managed local inspectors and operators in daily activities, and headed quality related discussions with external customers. Was the key interface between the operators and engineering departments.- Arbitrated as company representative for all high voltage testing (pre-assembly) on products with the customer.- Facilitated root cause investigations and implemented solutions for products up to $250K and consulted sister sites to aid in quality events and led internal audits- Resolved 25% of process defects and mitigated between operators and technical engineering

Peterborough, Ontario

Worked as a team member to capture, standardize and identify process gaps for manufacturing floor. Assisted team in facilitating the transfer of equipment for a manufacturing line to deliver to new facility. Worked with suppliers to upgrade test equipment during equipment relocation.