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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Managed multiple programs and projects spanning Finning business units using established Finning Project Management and continuous Improvement Methodologies, leading corresponding project teams.
• Led a cross-functional organizational transformation initiative to improve returns policy adherence. Reduced incidence of policy noncompliance by 80% from baseline within 3 months by implementing a robust change.
• Led a cross-functional organizational transformation initiative to improve returns policy adherence. Reduced incidence of policy noncompliance by 80% from baseline within 3 months by implementing a robust change.
• Key Project Management resource leading a 3-year phased delivery of high-profile warehouse consolidation program reducing cumulative building footprint by 8% delivering savings ~$6M/year while improving service level.
• Implemented new-to-organization VLM (Vertical Lift module), VBM (Vertical Buffer Module) involving infrastructure and technology builds and multiple subcontractors to improve pick-pack velocity by 300%.
• Oversaw all project elements of end-to-end warehouse functions including facility infrastructure, MHE, construction modifications, technology deployments, and training.

• Led commercial and technical analyses of prospective programs and projects and ensured project alignment with organization’s strategic objectives. Presented results of evaluations to senior management.
• Built and managed cross-functional teams of engineers, business analysts, procurement, and other specialists within a matrixed organization to support achievement of project goals.
• Planned and executed aircraft system and component certification projects within stringent internal and… Show more
• Planned and executed aircraft system and component certification projects within stringent internal and regulatory frameworks (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Led internal development and organizational transformation initiatives to support the evolution of company processes, procedures and systems.
• Established project budgets and managed project costs to ensure initiative completion within financial constraints.

• Planned and executed supply chain requalification project for nascent CL-program supply base.
• Monitored supply chain performance and prioritized supplier management activities to mitigate supplier risks in a time-constrained environment.
• Validated Viking and supply chain manufacturing processes, quality systems, product validations, and control plans against internal, customer, industry, and regulatory requirements in a fast paced serial aircraft.
• Validated Viking and supply chain manufacturing processes, quality systems, product validations, and control plans against internal, customer, industry, and regulatory requirements in a fast paced serial aircraft.
• Prepared for and administered audits performed by external regulatory and certification authorities.
• Initiated and led CAPA teams to develop remedial and preventive actions in response to quality risks, process failures, audit findings, and product nonconformities. Show less

• Acted as liaison between customer, regulatory authorities, and suppliers with a focus on Quality activities.
• Managed program-related Quality Assurance processes and activities and supported Program Management to achieve set objectives.
• Validated the manufacturing process, product validation, and control plans against customer, industry, and regulatory specifications.
• Developed, implemented, and monitored performance of special processes (Chemical process/paint application) to… Show more
• Developed, implemented, and monitored performance of special processes (Chemical process/paint application) to 3rd party regulatory requirements (NADCAP).
• Evaluated, amended, and developed Quality System sub-processes, procedures, forms, and work instructions.