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Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Polycon Industries, a division of Magna Exteriors Corporation, is recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors. Polycon’s portfolio of products includes liftgates, exterior fascias and trim, front-end modules, running boards, and engineered glass.• Challenged with increasing productivity and product quality while reducing cost and maintaining or improving the overall safety within the plant.• Supported the launch of a new program with a budget of $17 million, and $150+ million in sales. • Delivered Continuous Improvement Solutions accruing $60K+ and aided in solutions contributing $200K+ annually. • Managed equipment suppliers and contractors to support complex manufacturing equipment design, installation, and maintenance. • Developed and updated plant layouts, process flow diagrams (PFD), and process failure mode effects analyses (PFMEA) to prepare for internal and external ISO audits. • Wrote and maintained standardized work instructions and visual aids.• Collaborated directly with Dimensional Lab Technicians, and Quality Inspectors to ensure part specifications consistently met industry standards. • Demonstrated strong leadership skills through facilitation and participation in Cross-Functional Teams. • Developed in-house production solutions, applying the use of 3D printing techniques. • Programmed and validated automated machine vision systems.• Aided in the design of automated robotic cells, including machine learning inspection systems and conveyor systems to improve manufacturing efficiency and throughput.

Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

Managed a crew of eight student landscapers.Created clear and concise job sheets to properly inform crew members of daily tasks. Collaborated with the project manager, to create a descriptive site plan. Solving the problem at hand.Addressed customer concerns quickly with tact and professionalism, and ensured each customer was satisfied with their experience.