 Fifteen years of management experience in large and complex manufacturing environments, Boeing of Canada, New Flyer Industries and ITB. Reputed as a lean/continuous improvement specialist and change leader.  Consistent track record of increasing company profits and value through achieving dramatic cost reductions while improving efficiency, product quality, morale, safety, corporate image and staff performance. Key areas of expertise: production and operations management; warehousing; inventory control; maintenance; quality assurance; design engineering; procurement; and human resources. Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude. Exceptional abilities in problem solving production, systems and personnel issues to ensure achievement of goals and schedules. Implements a “daily management” approach, a systematic, fact-based, goal oriented, active style of leadership to maximize operational performance. Provided effective leadership to management, technical, professional and production staff. Supervised 45-250 unionized personnel in varied manufacturing settings. Skilled in team building, supervising, training, coaching, engaging and realigning personnel. Experience in interpreting collective agreements and participating in collective bargaining. IT savvy with experience in piloting and revising information technology systems. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Cincom (HR), ERP and MRP systems for production planning, budgeting, work/staff scheduling, tracking and reporting.