Jonathan Gregory Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

A new role for me and a new role for Black Diamond. This is going to be an interesting and exciting challenge! My mandate is to look holistically at how Black Diamond manages its product offerings, and product lifecycle (ideation to EOL) to maximise uptake on key product offerings, develop new products based on researched customer need and optimise both customer and shareholder value.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Overall Operations, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance responsibility for G2V OpticsG2V Optics was founded to apply innovative technology and data-driven, collaborative design toward solutions to the global issues of this generation. Starting with the highest precision spectral replication ever produced, G2V now provides a suite of advanced lighting, monitoring and data science products to push the boundaries of renewable energy research, materials science and modern… Show more Overall Operations, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance responsibility for G2V OpticsG2V Optics was founded to apply innovative technology and data-driven, collaborative design toward solutions to the global issues of this generation. Starting with the highest precision spectral replication ever produced, G2V now provides a suite of advanced lighting, monitoring and data science products to push the boundaries of renewable energy research, materials science and modern horticulture.Our continuous , software-controlled , adjustable-spectra LED solar simulators enable researchers to unlock the potential of tomorrow's solar-powered devices. Our closed loop horticulture systems maximise output and phytochemical content by replicating geographic conditions, monitoring, analysing and adjusting in real-time. Wherever, whenever spectral precision is critical, let G2V Engineer the sun. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Achieved a 50% reduction in warranty costs by statistical root cause analysis and process improvementsProvided detailed presentations around root cause and corrective action plans to Tier 1 customers globallyCreated a Field Service function from hiring the team to documenting SOPs and implementing KPIsCorporate leadership of three managers and eleven QA specialists across eleven facilities globallyEvaluated, optimized and implemented standardized Quality Control testing and… Show more Achieved a 50% reduction in warranty costs by statistical root cause analysis and process improvementsProvided detailed presentations around root cause and corrective action plans to Tier 1 customers globallyCreated a Field Service function from hiring the team to documenting SOPs and implementing KPIsCorporate leadership of three managers and eleven QA specialists across eleven facilities globallyEvaluated, optimized and implemented standardized Quality Control testing and inspectionsCreated a Document Management System to ensure full access to the latest approved SOPs Show less

Northern Alberta

Conducted all internal audits and incident investigations in collaboration with regulatory agenciesResponsible for CI methodology, Kaizen, FMEA,, SPC, RCA training to over 50 supercentersLed Lean Six Sigma projects, enabling operational excellence in Quality Assurance and HSECompliance in areas of consumer protection, anti-money-laundering, and employment law

Calgary, Canada Area

Managing all aspects of the plant operation. Producing up to 30,000 bags per day of over 75 SKU's of consumer gardening soils, mulches and fertilizer products. Responsible for a staff of 20+ including supervisors in logistics, production and Repair and Maintenance. Current focus areas are Safety and Operational efficiency - achieved by the implementation of robust safety and management systems.Note this was a consultant based role. – Managing all plant operations and bringing… Show more Managing all aspects of the plant operation. Producing up to 30,000 bags per day of over 75 SKU's of consumer gardening soils, mulches and fertilizer products. Responsible for a staff of 20+ including supervisors in logistics, production and Repair and Maintenance. Current focus areas are Safety and Operational efficiency - achieved by the implementation of robust safety and management systems.Note this was a consultant based role. – Managing all plant operations and bringing the facility up to the Operational Excellence standards expected of our primary customer (Scotts Canada) during the negotiations and resulting sale of the business to Scotts. Show less

Global (20+ Countries)

(Multiple global Operations, Account Management and Ops support leadership roles over 20 years)Gained APIQ1 certification for the entire product line, increasing gross sales 60% in a 2 year periodMonthly commentary to leadership regarding all Quality Metrics for all product lines in CanadaGained ISO 9001 certification with Bureau Veritas for acquisition product line (BJ Services) Over 3000 field incidents Root Cause Analyzed by my team of Reliability Engineers annually… Show more (Multiple global Operations, Account Management and Ops support leadership roles over 20 years)Gained APIQ1 certification for the entire product line, increasing gross sales 60% in a 2 year periodMonthly commentary to leadership regarding all Quality Metrics for all product lines in CanadaGained ISO 9001 certification with Bureau Veritas for acquisition product line (BJ Services) Over 3000 field incidents Root Cause Analyzed by my team of Reliability Engineers annually. Implementation of a Quality Management System and Reliability processes to 40+ facilitiesDesignated Global Operations Auditor for the Wireline product line, audited in 4 continents Led the Competency Management program for all product linesLed the Supplier Management System for all suppliers in a $1.5B business.Remote location guru - Yemen, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Pakistan, India, China, Algeria, Angola, Uganda etc. Show less

Engineering Physics

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