Michel Thibodeau Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Oversaw all aspects of the site including operations, laboratory, transportation, administration, customer service and sales• Oversaw production activities of all plant personnel (18 employees) for the processing of all incoming loads for either onsite treatment or offsite shipment to approved processing/disposal destinations• Introduced efficiency improvements for material throughput in the plant• Enhanced use of existing fleet tracking system for transportation • Ensured all preventive maintenance and equipment inspection schedules for all departments were respected• Established Joint Health and Safety Committee• Ensured compliance with site Environmental Compliance Approvals, Region of Waterloo Sanitary Sewer Discharge Agreement as well as all OSHA and labour regulations• Introduced online training program for all employees

Oakville Ontario

• Coordinated all outgoing shipments from site to various landfills and processing facilities using multiple transport companies (internal and external)• Oversaw production activities of all plant personnel (6-8 employees) for the processing of all incoming loads for offsite shipment to approved destinations • Ensured process flow requirements were followed to maximize profitability of site by recovering materials for lower cost disposal options (i.e. cardboard, wood, scrap metals)• Managed all preventive maintenance and equipment inspection schedules for compacting/baling systems and mobile equipment (front end loader, skid steer and forklift)• Involved with District Health and Safety Manager in establishing corporate health and safety program including establishment of Joint Health and Safety Committee• Ensured compliance with site Certificate of Approval, Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as all OSHA and labour regulations• Main contact with local officer for the Ministry of the Environment in ensuring compliance with Certificates of Approval and handling of odour complaints initiated by neighbouring businesses

• Managed compost processing facility (12 employees) • Received and processed an average of 2000 tonnes weekly • Managed incoming and outgoing volumes to meet operating capabilities and Ministry of Environment Certificate of Approval restrictions• Ensured final product quality by overseeing QA/QC of composting process• Implemented monthly site inspections and safety meetings as per OSHA regulations• Managed all preventive maintenance and equipment inspection schedules for shredding/screening systems and mobile equipment (front end loaders)• Responded to all odour complaints initiated by local residents and businesses and communicated findings with local Environmental Officer from the Ministry of the Environment• Acted as main contact with local Ministry of Environment district office to meet all Certificate of Approval (C of A) requirements for Waste, Noise and Air. Weekly summary reports on odour complaints and odour abatement system submitted to MOE for compliance purposes

• Managed cylinder filling and loading activities (20 employees) for the Linde Canada specialty gas filling plant in Whitby as well as the refrigerant filling plant located in Aurora (4 employees)• Obtained Establishment License from Health Canada in June 2007 for the filling of lung diffusion mixtures• Maintained ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 (medical devices) certificates from Lloyd’s Registrar by following all established guidelines and audit recommendations• Oversaw all aspects of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) for compliance purposes• Tracked and trended all NCRs as part of corporate KPI target• Utilized SAP for the scheduling of filling, shipping, and procurement activities• Responsible for the submission of applications for both import and export licenses to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for deuterium procurement and shipping• Performed performance evaluations for non-unionized staff members.• DIFOT (Delivery In Full On Time) rate of >93% over period of 2006-2008• Increased cylinders filled/shipped year over year• Developed new product lines in conjunction with senior management, marketing and operations staff• Involved in the development and maintenance of operating budget

• Managed cylinder filling and loading activities (over 35 employees) for the industrial and specialty gas filling plants• Reduced cylinder backorder rate from 15% in 2000 to less than 3% in 2006 by maintaining necessary inventory targets and filling schedules • Established more efficient use of resources by evenly distributing staffing over 3 shifts and return of empty cylinders to facility for filling requirements• Improved efficiency of operation by reducing cost per cubic meter filled ($0.47 in 2000 to $0.34 for 2006 YTD) and individual employee throughput by 50% over the same period• Maintained ISO 9001:2000 certificate from QMI Agency by ensuring compliance to all established guidelines including audits, NCRs, and management reviews• Performed performance evaluations for all non-unionized personnel in order to optimize overall efficiency of operations• Established operating budget with senior management and marketing

Mississauga, Ontario

• Managed overall daily activities at facility (over 30 employees)• Responsible for all incoming waste analysis to ensure MOE Certificate of Approval restrictions• Performed performance evaluations for all non-unionized staff in order to optimize overall efficiency of operations• Facility was the recipient of EI Digest Award from 1993-1999 (inclusive) for Regulatory Excellence• Facility drum throughput grew from 15 000 equivalents in FY 1993 to 80 000 in FY 1999 with minimal increase in manpower• Main responsibilities: ETTS (employee Training Tracking System) compliance, Regulatory and Health and Safety performance of facility, productivity, preventative maintenance program, inventory management and cost control

Burlington/Mississauga Ontario

Supervised daily operation of laboratory ensuring proper execution of analytical procedures• Set up QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) and Calibration programs• Responsible for laboratory personnel training• Reviewed management of Tank Farm quality, all drum approvals for submission to operations staff and all material profiles for accuracy and completeness

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biology

High School