Dave Desabrais

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Manufacturing Manager at Field Aviation @ Field Aviation
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About Dave Desabrais

Operations & Manufacturing leader, with over 20 years of experience, working for North American companies in aeronautic and telecommunications, in a sheet metal and machining environment. Having completed my college degree in Aeronautics Manufacturing, complemented with management seminars, I am passionate about continuous improvement and problem solving. Along with a thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing processes and best practices.

Dave Desabrais's Current Company Details
Field Aviation

Field Aviation

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Manufacturing Manager at Field Aviation
Dave Desabrais Work Experience Details
  • Field Aviation
    Manufacturing Manager
    Field Aviation Nov 2020 - Present
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
  • Field Aviation
    Manufacturing Team Lead
    Field Aviation Oct 2013 - Nov 2020
    Cincinnati, Ohio, Us
    Field Aviation is an Aerospace parts manufacturing, maintenance, integration and modifications company, with other divisions in Eastern Canada and the USA. Manufacturing & Productivity• Created & implemented a burn down plan, to bring the company back on track after suffering a 3 months backlog in planning jobs, after implementation of new ERP system in only 6 weeks.• Eliminated the supply chain backlog by creating a visual and up to date tool to control and maintain line orders. • Reduced the number of days late on purchase order lines from 54 to 15 days in 2 months, by creating a follow up tool with visual alerts and establishing weekly goals. • Created KPI’s to demonstrate results, workload and output of methods planning department.
  • Bombardier Aerospace
    Methods Lead Hand & Project Manager
    Bombardier Aerospace Mar 2011 - Oct 2013
    Dorval, Québec, Oo
    Engaged in project management, of the methods group initiatives (projects) throughout the department and organization. Bombardier is worldwide company counting over 64k employees.Manufacturing & Productivity• Obtained 90% of on time delivery on an offload project with knowledge sharing and leadership influence with the supply chain group. • Closed 3 projects in 8 months achieving project and program objectives. People & Team Building• Took charge of the development of 3 new team members by coaching, mentoring and starting personal development programs. • Created a polyvalence chart in order to increase team flexibility and fast access to specific knowledge of team members.
  • New West Aeronautics & Manufacturing Inc.
    Operations Manager
    New West Aeronautics & Manufacturing Inc. Aug 2009 - Mar 2011
    Ca
    Manager of a starting company, facing the objectives of setting up the facility with limited budget & time frameDeveloped and implemented a set-up plan in 3 months under budgetBuilt the planning & estimating structure with key performance indicators
  • Hyperion Technologies Inc.
    Production & Planning Manager
    Hyperion Technologies Inc. Oct 2006 - Aug 2009
    Manager of the aerospace manufacturing division (one of two divisions), in a 25,000 sq feet facility, producing custom parts for the aeronautical industry for interior modifications, utilizing up to 50 employees, consisting of experienced team leads, quality assurance, technicians in machining, sheet metal, painting, NDT, GMAW and GTAW welding. The purpose of the position was to downgrade the entire division in order to deal with the economical crisis and ultimately, end the process by terminating my position. Progressed from a Senior Planner position.
  • Bombardier
    Engineering Methods Agent
    Bombardier Jul 2004 - Sep 2006
    Dorval, Québec, Oo
    Managed the communication line, between production and engineering. Coaching and development of fabrication processes in conjunction with increasing sales objectives, respecting customer service and using a Six Sigma approach (0 defects)Developed a continuous and visual tool showing the tendencies of worksheets errors, reducing them by 20% at the same timeIncreased production by 30% by doing a value added production workshop project Reduced bill of materials errors of 80% in 6 months Learned rapidly and autonomously Bombardier's systems
  • Cmp Advanced Mechanical Solutions
    Production Planner
    Cmp Advanced Mechanical Solutions Jan 2003 - Jul 2004
    Châteauguay , Quebec , Ca
    Administration of planning of a 50-employee plant, using a KanBan system in function of precise corporation objectives, within a continuous improvement and growth perspectiveDeveloped a representative and visual indicator for the status of customer orders Developed a visual on time delivery indicator measuring tool Improved inventory control by 40% with an MRP systemDoubled the production capacity with a 15% increase in personnel in 6 months Increased on time delivery by 15%
  • Cmp Advanced Mechanical Solutions
    Production Coordinator (Buffer Manager) And Inventory Control
    Cmp Advanced Mechanical Solutions May 2002 - Jan 2003
    Châteauguay , Quebec , Ca
    Production coordination in order to achieve specific on time delivery, customer services, high quality, health and safety objectives with the help of a MRP systems and tools.Developed a key performance indicator for our on time deliveries Initiated a burn trough plan in order to improve our on time deliveries by 15 %Improved by 14 % the quality of products shipped with a periodical check of products received in stockCreated a visual system reducing by 50% lost of time associated to the research of parts
  • Cmp Advanced Mechanical Solutions
    Lead Hand Of Assembly And Shipping / Operator Of Cnc Punch Press Machine & Laser Machine
    Cmp Advanced Mechanical Solutions May 1995 - May 2002
    Châteauguay , Quebec , Ca
    Administration of a team of 2 technical advisors and 30 employees. Within a participative approach, in order to accomplish and realise the production, quality and customer service objectives. Improve set-up times by 50% and improve productivity by 16%128 continuous improvement projects completed in 12 months Brought a team from a passive management to semi-autonomous style Developed the assembly sequence of a new product line Operation of ultra modern equipmentForman of distribution line, shipper, driver

Dave Desabrais Skills

Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Six Sigma Process Improvement Management Leadership Quality Assurance Mrp Project Planning Product Development Aerospace Aviation Engineering Supply Chain Management Project Management Operations Management Business Process Improvement

Dave Desabrais Education Details

  • Cégep André-Laurendeau - La Salle
    Cégep André-Laurendeau - La Salle
    Management
  • Cegep - Ecole Nationale D'Aéronautique
    Cegep - Ecole Nationale D'Aéronautique
    Aeronautics Manufacturing

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Dave Desabrais attended Cégep André-Laurendeau - La Salle, Cegep - Ecole Nationale D'aéronautique.

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Dave Desabrais has skills like Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Management, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Mrp, Project Planning, Product Development, Aerospace.

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