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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg Manitoba

Partner in the leadership of a dynamic and growing commercial print company, and a Leech family run enterprise.

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Responsible for the strategic development and integration of multiple production operations. Lead the development of new products and services.

As subject matter expert, provide course instruction using an eLearning platform.Design course upgrades.Grade written assignments and final examinations. Coordinate with University administration.

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Subject matter expert for design and deployment of the global advanced quality system based on AS 9110 and Transport Canada's SMS requirements.Establishing integrated corporate QMS standards and associated quality system training program, including design and deployment.Provide ongoing consultation and training to Company Leadership, staff and the Quality Management Group.Developing and Reporting Key Performance Measures for system health.

PT6 SBUProvide leadership and direction for the Strategic Business Unit quality objectives to improve key business performance measures.Lead the PT6 SBU Quality Improvement support team.Integrated business systems and tools including: the balanced scorecard, ISO 9001:2000 implementation and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.SBU continual improvement coordinator, providing leadership, direction and training for problem solving methods, tools and objectives.Senior Quality… Show more PT6 SBUProvide leadership and direction for the Strategic Business Unit quality objectives to improve key business performance measures.Lead the PT6 SBU Quality Improvement support team.Integrated business systems and tools including: the balanced scorecard, ISO 9001:2000 implementation and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.SBU continual improvement coordinator, providing leadership, direction and training for problem solving methods, tools and objectives.Senior Quality specialist on a corporate task force to implement a global safety management system (SMS Show less

Benchmarked existing processes and practices. Led a regional assessment team using the Canadian Framework for Business Excellence criteria to Provide recommendations and guidance to top management. Conducted employee interviews, focus groups, and site evaluations in order to assess business management gaps. Reported to the regional management group to address strategic business process gaps and establish improvement plans.

Chair of the divisional Quality Improvement Council. Coordinating the senior management teams focused on improvement of core business processes.Technical consultant to 'Lean Manufacturing' project teams implementing JIT, 5S, SPC and 'kaisen workshop' methods.Led the development and execution of Operations quality improvement strategies to achieve cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals. Delivered training in the areas of Total Quality and lean manufacturing, quality systems,… Show more Chair of the divisional Quality Improvement Council. Coordinating the senior management teams focused on improvement of core business processes.Technical consultant to 'Lean Manufacturing' project teams implementing JIT, 5S, SPC and 'kaisen workshop' methods.Led the development and execution of Operations quality improvement strategies to achieve cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals. Delivered training in the areas of Total Quality and lean manufacturing, quality systems, process management, and statistical improvement methods and tools. Show less

Progressive positions in technical role. Design through manufacturing, Quality and Lean Mfg Consultant.

(CQI Champion)Consultant to strategic management and senior staff for a business transformation plan to integrate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.Planned and delivered extensive lean manufacturing education to all levels of employees. Specializing in Process Management and SPC.Led intensive 'Kaizen workshops' to implement a "Pull" production system. Established 5S/Visual factory practices.Established divisional policies and operating procedures to… Show more (CQI Champion)Consultant to strategic management and senior staff for a business transformation plan to integrate Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.Planned and delivered extensive lean manufacturing education to all levels of employees. Specializing in Process Management and SPC.Led intensive 'Kaizen workshops' to implement a "Pull" production system. Established 5S/Visual factory practices.Established divisional policies and operating procedures to formalize continuous improvement processes and methods as part of the documented total quality management system. Show less

Led the divisional implementation of Boeing's Advanced Quality System (AQS D1-9000) to achieve and maintain corporate quality system certification. Included management of relevant training plans and training delivery.Developed and implemented relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance to regulatory and corporate business requirements.Led the division's supplier quality assurance and audit program.

777 Hardware Variability ControlProject leader and technical specialist for the implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods on Boeing's new 777 aircraft production.Responsible for the implementation of related product 'key characteristics', measurement plans, tooling considerations, technical training, data collection methods and statistical charting and analysis techniques to control process variation.Established and conducted relevant training for affected groups… Show more 777 Hardware Variability ControlProject leader and technical specialist for the implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods on Boeing's new 777 aircraft production.Responsible for the implementation of related product 'key characteristics', measurement plans, tooling considerations, technical training, data collection methods and statistical charting and analysis techniques to control process variation.Established and conducted relevant training for affected groups including technicians, support, and management. Show less

(progressive classes)Project leader for a variety of product and process development projects. Responsible for development of detailed budgets, technical proposals, estimates, reports and all aspects of project management.Performed CAD design, proof of concept development and prototype testing on a variety of leading-edge composite applications.Performed composite material evaluation trials involving extensive mechanical and physical lab testing to industry, Boeing, military, and… Show more (progressive classes)Project leader for a variety of product and process development projects. Responsible for development of detailed budgets, technical proposals, estimates, reports and all aspects of project management.Performed CAD design, proof of concept development and prototype testing on a variety of leading-edge composite applications.Performed composite material evaluation trials involving extensive mechanical and physical lab testing to industry, Boeing, military, and space customer specifications. Show less

B. Sc, Mechanical Engineering

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Certificate, Quality Management

Mechanical Engineering