A results driven and accomplished executive with 25+ years experience. Demonstrated leader who builds and develops high functioning teams. Solution based, analytical problem solver with excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.An expert production / operations executive in the fast paced and deadline driven newspaper industry and previously a senior executive with Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. In the role of Vice President – Production participated in setting strategy for the newspaper as well as playing a key role in Torstar’s (Toronto Star’s parent company) leadership group for cross company initiatives relating to strategy, synergies and continuous improvement within the various production entities.Led H&S, disaster planning, environmental initiative and contingency planning. Implemented the first formal continuous improvement program directed at the production facility and geared to staff engagement.Specialties: Chair - MRUG.(manroland international user group) 1996 - 2009Board Member - Great Lakes Newspaper Group 2001 - 2004- Financial Management- Negotiations (Unions and Vendor / Supplier)- Continuous Improvement- Supply Chain / Procurement- Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization- Production & Automation Technology- Printing Presses - AGV's and LGV's- Project Management (Engineering & Software)- Quality Standards- H&S and Environmental Compliance
Listed skills include Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Process Improvement, and 40 others.