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Process optimization; capital project management; KPI’s & metrics; costing, operation reviews for new business acquisitions. Helping small businesses in starting-up new manufacturing operations, expanding their current business, and/or establishing best operational practices. Available for work on a freelance basis or work on a more permanent basis. Specializing in the food industry.To date have consulted with small businesses on manufacturing processes to address waste streams, as well as consultations on used equipment acquisitions. Consultations are done on a confidential basis.My professional background includes approximately 18 years employed in senior operations management positions in both large corporations and small private equity companies including several new business start-ups. Still open to permanent employment opportunities.

• Leading a management team responsible for production, supply chain, product costing, HR, office administration, health and safety, and maintenance.• Operations budget and plant P&L.• Execution of S&OP process.• Capital investment planning.• Adherence to Health Canada cGMP and FDA CR21 regulatory guidelines.

• Managing production, quality assurance, and engineering/maintenance.• Plant adherence to production schedule, production rates, quality targets, and costs.• Monitoring and evaluating productivity data to drive continuous improvement, identify preventative equipment maintenance and to initiate capital projects.• Promoting a “safety first” work environment ensuring employees are following best occupational health and safety practices.

• Managing quality department personnel and their activities.• ISO 9001 quality system.• Food Safety/GMP standards (AIB & FPA), HACCP, and certifications (Kosher; Halal)• Customer and supplier audits. Customer complaints.