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Canada

Orton, Ontario, Canada

Rosemont, Ontario

Bolton, Ontario

Production Manager with responsibility for Production, Project Management, Design/Engineering and Install/Service departments. Project Management and lead implementation of EPICOR 10 across all departments.

Toronto, Canada Area

Focused on customer experienceIntroduced lean concepts to busy high precision grinding operation. Introduced high precision machining services into service offering bringing greater vertical integration.

Concord

Introduced lean concepts, visual management, 5S implementation, kaizen events for setup reduction, line capacities and plant cleanliness. Revitalized employee morale.

Barrie Ont

Developed and executed strategic improvement plan, focusing on delivery performance, delivery commitment, quality and accuracy of shop floor job work orders and drawings. This resulted in restored customer confidence, leading to the doubling of sales in just two years with no increase to indirect labour. Introduced and implemented LEAN improvement teams focusing on work cells. Pulled together and collaborated with members from various support functions to identify and resolve shop floor issues. As a result, delivery performance rose from 40% on time to 98% in six months, while at the same time cutting direct labour costs by 28%, and improving product quality. Significantly reduced field claims and warranty costs; totalling over $100K per year. Responsible for the successful registration of ISO9001.

Livorno Area, Italy

Led launch team for a $53M product launch in newly acquired European facility. Responsible for logistics and production from Prototype phase through to post Job 1 in a highly pressured and time constrained environment. Coordinated with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Customer Service and Supplier Development. Introduced productivity improvements, design enhancements, and cost reductions. Implemented Launch Tracking Metrics. Worked directly with Engineering and Purchasing representatives of the Ford Motor Company, addressing concerns, relaying obstacles and resolutions. Conducted supplier readiness audits throughout Europe and successfully delivered product launch.

Newmarket, Ontario

Increased inventory turns from 21 to 35 through inventory accuracy initiatives and achieved more timely and tighter delivery scheduling with vendors. Improved and achieved consistent customer rated delivery performance metrics to 100%. Improved plant productivity by 9% through daily performance review and problem resolution. Developed and implemented shop floor reporting and process improvements that allowed line leaders to immediately respond to customer requirements, plan and adjust line production sequence, minimizing overtime, missed shipments and reducing finished goods inventory. Reduced warehouse footprint by 30%; freeing up space for new production lines. Led Materials team through the implementation of an ERP package. Managed staff and direct labour of 250 employees.

Toronto, Canada Area

Taught Operations Management courses.JITMaterials ManagementOperations ManagementRe-Engineering