Gavin Willoughby, Cpim, Cmii Email & Phone Number

Guelph, On

The Production Control Manager is responsible to oversee the production processes, developing a production schedule. To collaborate with department leads to ensure cost effectiveness in production activities and control of make item inventory. Determine resource requirements, monitor production process and adjust schedules accordingly.Responsible for factory logistics operations (Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse) making sure all shipments are managed effectively through… Show more The Production Control Manager is responsible to oversee the production processes, developing a production schedule. To collaborate with department leads to ensure cost effectiveness in production activities and control of make item inventory. Determine resource requirements, monitor production process and adjust schedules accordingly.Responsible for factory logistics operations (Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse) making sure all shipments are managed effectively through the use of company controls and polices in accordance with customer expectations and all receipts comply with financial standards and polices. Show less

404 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph Ontario

• Implement SAP Business One and production bolt on software for entire operation. Help develop and introduce related business processes and train all users in parallel with implementation stages.• Clearly define and document project scope, milestones and deliverables. Create and execute project plan and revise as appropriate.• Report weekly to Executive Sponsor, anticipate delays and initiate plans and alternative solutions.• Key deliverables: o Operational… Show more • Implement SAP Business One and production bolt on software for entire operation. Help develop and introduce related business processes and train all users in parallel with implementation stages.• Clearly define and document project scope, milestones and deliverables. Create and execute project plan and revise as appropriate.• Report weekly to Executive Sponsor, anticipate delays and initiate plans and alternative solutions.• Key deliverables: o Operational efficiency and accuracy. o Consolidate software to replace MIETrak (ERP), Sugar (CRM) and QuickBooks. o Manufacturing scheduling improvements – driving OTD and improved capacity planning. o Inventory accuracy and turnover increase. o Improved profitability. Show less

Waterloo Ontario

• Project Lead – SQL to SAP Supply Planning and Global Inventory Reporting migration. Lead the team of Business and Functional Analysts via Agile Project Management methods. Ensure the team is focused working on key deliverables and accountable. Collaborated with cross functional team members and provide ongoing communication to the stakeholders with minimal management support.• Supplier Forecasting for Commodity Management team. Generate supplier forecasts utilizing Demand, Supply… Show more • Project Lead – SQL to SAP Supply Planning and Global Inventory Reporting migration. Lead the team of Business and Functional Analysts via Agile Project Management methods. Ensure the team is focused working on key deliverables and accountable. Collaborated with cross functional team members and provide ongoing communication to the stakeholders with minimal management support.• Supplier Forecasting for Commodity Management team. Generate supplier forecasts utilizing Demand, Supply and NPI Plans, BOMs, and Commodity Price File Data.• Work with business and technical teams to identify detailed requirements and provide data and reporting solutions. Examples include: Global Repair Services raw material forecast, Supplier Risk Analysis, Supplier Reallocation, Accessories Forecasting. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• NPI Materials Project Planning - Liaise and coordinate between Product Management team and Materials team all activities required in preparation for new product launch repair. Detailed activities included verification of: Repair BOM setup by ECN, Material Master setup, Accounting Data setup, initial material demand load, purchasing activities, swap stock planning and material distribution.• Monthly Global Demand Forecast - Utilize forecasts provided by carriers and the manufacturing… Show more • NPI Materials Project Planning - Liaise and coordinate between Product Management team and Materials team all activities required in preparation for new product launch repair. Detailed activities included verification of: Repair BOM setup by ECN, Material Master setup, Accounting Data setup, initial material demand load, purchasing activities, swap stock planning and material distribution.• Monthly Global Demand Forecast - Utilize forecasts provided by carriers and the manufacturing demand and supply plan to determine future impact on return levels. Created and presented an 18 week supply plan with justification/assumptions for use by the Director of GRS Materials & Planning to drive material requirements. • New Repair Site Launch - Liaise and coordinate between Product Management team and Materials team for new repair site launch. Provided initial infeed forecast by model/carrier, material listing with pricing & logistics information and ensure swap requirements are made available by Production Planner. Act as single point of contact for information and status updates and mitigate issues associated with the setup of new sites and initiate corrective action.• Special Projects o GRS Forecast Accuracy Improvement o Key Assembly Refurbishment Integration o Jog ball Kitting Program Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• Manage the Implementation of ECN's within GRS in order to mitigate issues across all business units.• Create and Manage Forecasting and Repair BOMs to drive accurate material requirements.• Planning of Raw Material Requirements in SAP and expedite to ensure customer requirements were met.• Production Pilot validation and approval

Cambridge, Ontario

• Responsible for Customer Delivery Schedule (MPS) and Scheduling of Manufacturing Cells• Work Order reconciliation• Process Flow Improvement

Waterloo, Ontario

• Production Scheduling• MRP Work Order Creation• Bill of Material Maintenance• Creation of Process Flow and Production Procedures• ISO 9001/2000 Auditor• New product start-up team

Waterloo, Ontario

• PCB Line Associate• ATM Manufacturing Associate

Certification In Production And Inventory Management

• Basics of Supply Chain Management • Master Planning of Resources • Detailed Scheduling and Planning • Execution and Control.

Configuration Management

• Configuration Management & the CMII Model • Structuring and Managing Requirements • Key Elements of Change Management • Closed-Loop.

Business Administration Courses

BU111 - Understanding the Business Environment BU121 - Functional Areas of the Organization EC120 - Introduction to Microeconomics

Resource Engineering Technology

Environmental technology, water resources and applied sciences, engineering