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Plant Manager / Operations ManagerLeadershipOperations managementEH&S management

Plant Manager / Operations ManagerSafety conscious, results-oriented leader who has managed all aspects of manufacturing operations including safety, quality, production, environment, cost, and project management. Developed a reputation for improving a business both through asset improvements, and through employee selection and development. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Proven track record as an exemplary leader with unquestioned integrity. Competencies include: Leadership. Hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and teams to achieve results. Known for “treating every employee with dignity and respect and has a natural way of getting the best performance out of people around him.” Hired and trained six people who’ve been promoted into management roles, including three plant managers. Operations management. Strong background in operations, multi-site management, project management and business development; also have experience in quality control and asset maintenance. In Springfield, cut natural gas usage by 50%; taught 100 other managers this best practice. Supervised up to 75 employees and contractors; shared P&L responsibility (with the sales manager), managed budgets up to $2 million per year. Environmental, health and safety management. Maintained 100% EH&S compliance for eight years, verified through external audits. Developed safety culture in which all employees valued a safe workplace, and achieved 15 years without a lost time accident. Managed all environmental compliance items including: air permits, NPDES, SPCC and SWPPP plans, FRP’s and waste issues. Developed employee owned, site-specific safety programs, and led training and discussion groups.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Engineering