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Brockville On

• Capital project manager on liquid (cough syrup) and semi-solids (cream and ointment) expansion project including facility upgrades, specification and purchase of new manufacturing and packaging equipment, developing resource plan and managing overall project execution plan.• Continuous improvement initiatives on liquid, solids and semi-solids pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging lines. Identify gaps, develop and implement appropriate solutions.• Day to day engineering and… Show more • Capital project manager on liquid (cough syrup) and semi-solids (cream and ointment) expansion project including facility upgrades, specification and purchase of new manufacturing and packaging equipment, developing resource plan and managing overall project execution plan.• Continuous improvement initiatives on liquid, solids and semi-solids pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging lines. Identify gaps, develop and implement appropriate solutions.• Day to day engineering and operations support for the plant including change management and equipment qualification protocol preparation and execution.• Responsible for supplier quality issue resolution through active communication with supplier technical resources.• Assist with quality investigations and deviations as a technical and process subject matter expert. Help determine root cause and develop appropriate CAPAs.• Liaison with the engineering, maintenance, sanitation and production departments to achieve expected levels of safety, productivity, customer service, quality and GMP compliance. • Active member of the reliability team focusing on equipment centerline activities, employee training, ownership, preventative maintenance and ensuring changes are made in accordance with GMP guidelines. Show less

Brockville, On

• Project management and coordination of sub trades for residential construction projects.• Scope of work, budget development, construction plans, detail drawing and permit applications.• Complete home renovations including kitchen & bath remodel, basement finishing, porch replacement, structural wall removal, custom cabinet and trim work.

Johnstown, Ontario

Responsible for all engineering and maintenance activities of a 50 Million gallon per year corn ethanol facility. Direct and manage the activities of a plant engineer, 7 skilled trades employee, a maintenance supervisor/planner and a maintenance purchaser.Responsible for capital project execution (2M-8M per year), developing the 3-year capital plan as well as all day-to-day engineering activities.Selected Accomplishment:Successfully managed 11 plant shutdowns over a… Show more Responsible for all engineering and maintenance activities of a 50 Million gallon per year corn ethanol facility. Direct and manage the activities of a plant engineer, 7 skilled trades employee, a maintenance supervisor/planner and a maintenance purchaser.Responsible for capital project execution (2M-8M per year), developing the 3-year capital plan as well as all day-to-day engineering activities.Selected Accomplishment:Successfully managed 11 plant shutdowns over a 5-year period with up to 230 contractors on site per shutdown with zero recordable injuries. Show less

Johnstown, Ontario

Manage the spring and fall plant shutdown activities (approx. 230 contractors).Manage the reliability maintenance programs including vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, oil analysis and IR thermograph program. Manage the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) including the parts inventory and vendor managed inventory systems.Develop and implement a World Class Maintenance Plan for the Johnstown Site.Selected Accomplishment:Developed and… Show more Manage the spring and fall plant shutdown activities (approx. 230 contractors).Manage the reliability maintenance programs including vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, oil analysis and IR thermograph program. Manage the computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) including the parts inventory and vendor managed inventory systems.Develop and implement a World Class Maintenance Plan for the Johnstown Site.Selected Accomplishment:Developed and implemented a World Class Maintenance program that resulted in being awarded “Best Maintenance Large Plant/Facility” by PEM Magazine in 2012. Show less

Fort Erie, Ontario

Managed all capital projects and engineering activities of a 300,000 square foot, 220 person, unionized food manufacturing facility (Fort Erie site, frozen bakery products).Selected Accomplishment:Successfully negotiated a major project vendor contract dispute that re-established the working relationship between parties and resulted in achieving the original project deliverables.

Fort Erie, Ontario

Managed four large capital projects including a $10M bread capacity expansion project at the Fort Erie site, a $10M pizza capacity expansion project at the Tennessee site, a $7M donut capacity expansion project at the Ohio site and an $8M sweet table expansion at the Fort Erie site.Selected Accomplishment:Developed an innovative capital project execution program that resulted in being assigned as the Lead Project Manager on the largest major projects in the North American… Show more Managed four large capital projects including a $10M bread capacity expansion project at the Fort Erie site, a $10M pizza capacity expansion project at the Tennessee site, a $7M donut capacity expansion project at the Ohio site and an $8M sweet table expansion at the Fort Erie site.Selected Accomplishment:Developed an innovative capital project execution program that resulted in being assigned as the Lead Project Manager on the largest major projects in the North American division over a 5-year period. Show less

Fort Erie, Ontario

Responsible for the maintenance and engineering activities of the Fort Erie site. Direct and coordinate the activities of 12 skilled trades employees, 2 maintenance supervisors, 1 administrative assistant and 1 maintenance planner.

Welland, Ontario

Responsible for the maintenance and facilities engineering activities of a 500,000 square foot, 1,200 person unionized Tier 1 automotive production facility.Direct and coordinate the activities of 33 skilled trades employees, 3 maintenance supervisors, 1 electrical engineer and 4 electrical technologists.Project manager of capital projects including a new EPDM rubber extrusion line, chilled water re-circulation system, waste compactor, air compressor and drier, plant wide potable water… Show more Responsible for the maintenance and facilities engineering activities of a 500,000 square foot, 1,200 person unionized Tier 1 automotive production facility.Direct and coordinate the activities of 33 skilled trades employees, 3 maintenance supervisors, 1 electrical engineer and 4 electrical technologists.Project manager of capital projects including a new EPDM rubber extrusion line, chilled water re-circulation system, waste compactor, air compressor and drier, plant wide potable water piping system, CO2 fire protection systems, HVAC equipment.Selected Accomplishments:Designed and implemented an Energy Control and Power Lock-out program plant wide that greatly reduced the incidents of lock-out related injuries. Show less

Windsor, Ontario

Mechanical Engineer on design and construction team for two plant expansions. Coordinate activities with contractors, construction managers, architects and engineers. Start-up of chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, mist collectors, fire protection systems, and all other miscellaneous facilities equipment.Supervision of skilled trade CAW hourly and salaried employees. Responsible for the start-up of a chemical/metallurgical lab and a metrology lab. Design of labs, purchasing… Show more Mechanical Engineer on design and construction team for two plant expansions. Coordinate activities with contractors, construction managers, architects and engineers. Start-up of chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, mist collectors, fire protection systems, and all other miscellaneous facilities equipment.Supervision of skilled trade CAW hourly and salaried employees. Responsible for the start-up of a chemical/metallurgical lab and a metrology lab. Design of labs, purchasing, installation and de-bug of all equipment. Liaison with manufacturing teams to meet quality inspection requirements.Process optimization and troubleshooting of production equipment. Develop and maintain product specifications, process flow sheets, operating and maintenance manuals. Member of ergonomics committee. Show less

North Bay, Ontario

Process optimization and trouble shooting of polyethylene extrusion lines. Development of operating procedures and operator training programs. Monthly plant efficiency calculations, raw material evaluations and process reports.