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Barrie, On, Ca

Canada

National Key Account Manager Otto Motors (Automotive)

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: • Monitor & control project timelines • Bi-weekly financial reporting of project performance • Primary customer interface for projects. Highly skilled in analysis using large data sources • Utilize excel • High communication and leadership skills in order to interact with internal and external stakeholders • Time management skills to prioritize assignments and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines • Key skills in working with a team and… Show more Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: • Monitor & control project timelines • Bi-weekly financial reporting of project performance • Primary customer interface for projects. Highly skilled in analysis using large data sources • Utilize excel • High communication and leadership skills in order to interact with internal and external stakeholders • Time management skills to prioritize assignments and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines • Key skills in working with a team and independently . Estimating and Processing processes . Responsible to coordinate several different departments and team members to ensure project is delivered to customers spec, on time and budget. Show less

• Responsible for Production, Tooling, and Maintenance; 5 Managers, 3 supervisors, and 90 employees• Develop resources for continuous improvement activities.• Review results monthly with Tooling, Production and Maintenance• Maintain monthly and quarterly budgets regarding operations, projects, maintenance as outlined by CEO• Direct report to CEO • Ensure managing by objectives is… Show more • Responsible for Production, Tooling, and Maintenance; 5 Managers, 3 supervisors, and 90 employees• Develop resources for continuous improvement activities.• Review results monthly with Tooling, Production and Maintenance• Maintain monthly and quarterly budgets regarding operations, projects, maintenance as outlined by CEO• Direct report to CEO • Ensure managing by objectives is achieved towards most stringent quality standards while maintaining production targets with safety as first priority in the plant.• Reviewed accident investigations and enforced implementation of corrective actions. • Reduction of unexplained downtime on equipment of 20%.• Reduction of raw material inventory of 24% though min/max targets• Participate in preparation of budgets and plans.• Empower the employees in daily roles and responsibilities, engagement results in pride and ownership when accomplishing safety, quality, delivery, 6S, moral and environmental goals.• Supervisors’ roles and responsibilities implemented on all shifts throughout the plant.• Equipment downtime reduction by reviewing and identifying repetitive issues and implemented error proofing ideas with team members. • Reduced production downtime by solid level loading planning of production schedules- Changeover time reduction of 0.45 minutes- Plant consolidation with US division - Maintain clean room cert. and GMP process approval. Show less

Concord, Ontario

• Responsible for Production, Tooling, and Maintenance; 2 Managers, 3 supervisors, and 110+ employees• Implement principles and practices for Total Tooling and Equipment maintenance• Develop resources for continuous improvement activities.• Review results monthly with Tooling, Production and Maintenance• Maintain monthly and quarterly budgets regarding operations, projects, maintenance as outlined from the VP of Operations• Direct report to General Manager… Show more • Responsible for Production, Tooling, and Maintenance; 2 Managers, 3 supervisors, and 110+ employees• Implement principles and practices for Total Tooling and Equipment maintenance• Develop resources for continuous improvement activities.• Review results monthly with Tooling, Production and Maintenance• Maintain monthly and quarterly budgets regarding operations, projects, maintenance as outlined from the VP of Operations• Direct report to General Manager • Ensure managing by objectives is achieved towards most stringent quality standards while maintaining production targets with safety as first priority in the plant.• Reviewed accident investigations and enforced implementation of corrective actions. • Exceeded targets and accomplished direct labor savings of 15%.• Reduction of unexplained downtime on equipment of 20%.• Reduction of raw material inventory of 30% though min/max targets and planning communication.• Participate in preparation of budgets and plans.• Empower the employees in daily roles and responsibilities, engagement results in pride and ownership when accomplishing safety, quality, delivery, 6S, moral and environmental goals.• Mentoring program for Setup Technicians and Supervisors to create depth and knowledge in operations. • Supervisors’ roles and responsibilities implemented on all shifts throughout the plant.• Equipment downtime reduction by reviewing and identifying repetitive issues and implemented error proofing ideas with team members. • Reduced production downtime by solid level loading planning of production schedules Show less

Brampton

Position requirements consisted of:1. Maintaining TS16949 quality system certification2. ISO-14001 Qualification and Certification.3. Ensuring JIT deliveries are maintained 100%.4. Ensuring production efficiencies are maintained through positive feedback5. Developing and maintaining required component parts and consignment parts6. Ensuring Total Equipment Maintenance Management.7. Following and promoting safety guidelines setout by the ministry and company JHSC… Show more Position requirements consisted of:1. Maintaining TS16949 quality system certification2. ISO-14001 Qualification and Certification.3. Ensuring JIT deliveries are maintained 100%.4. Ensuring production efficiencies are maintained through positive feedback5. Developing and maintaining required component parts and consignment parts6. Ensuring Total Equipment Maintenance Management.7. Following and promoting safety guidelines setout by the ministry and company JHSC 8. Motivational improvements through culture change and development.9. Ensuring motivated work force focused on continual improvement and company objectives.10. Non unionized facility with approx 300 employees on shift. 4 direct reports including Assembly, Stamping and Shipping Supervisors11. Spending controls while trying to create continual improvementAccomplishments:Achieved manpower reduction by 5% through part processing improvements and work center layouts. Improved work environment through team approach both within afternoon shift as well as from shift to shift.Improved quality performance in packaging from 2 trouble reports a week to 1 per month using part measuring technology and proper processing techniques. Part sample approval process and operator sing off. Show less

Position requirements consisted of:12. Establishing and maintaining TS16949 quality system certification13. ISO-14001 Qualification and Certification.14. Defining departmental objectives improving unexplained labor variance.15. Defining & monitoring materials department while maintaining objectives in a JIT environment. Improving inventory turns while ensuring 100% delivery is maintained. 16. Ensuring Preventative Maintenance schedule is being completed and continually… Show more Position requirements consisted of:12. Establishing and maintaining TS16949 quality system certification13. ISO-14001 Qualification and Certification.14. Defining departmental objectives improving unexplained labor variance.15. Defining & monitoring materials department while maintaining objectives in a JIT environment. Improving inventory turns while ensuring 100% delivery is maintained. 16. Ensuring Preventative Maintenance schedule is being completed and continually developed.17. Maintaining operational spending within budget. 18. Proposing and monitoring Capital budgets. 19. Motivational improvements through culture change and development.20. Ensuring motivated work force focused on continual improvement and company objectives.21. Non unionized facility with approx 250 employees. 5 direct reports including Supervisors, Materials Manager, Process Engineer and AdminAccomplishmentsReduction of rework and scrap from 15% to 0.75% using practical reviews with both engineering and quality. Implemented solid analysis of suspect parts and trained technicians to evaluate potential quality problemReduction of overall labor variance from $375000 annually to $32000 annually. Implemented online lean measuring techniques which were evaluated by production supervision or anyone which pasted by the line. This also included scrap part monitoringImproved overall delivery performance from 23 incidents per year to 1 incident per year. This was accomplished through some regular monthly coaching and awareness on shop floor. Show less

Position requirements consisted of:1. Establishing and maintaining QS9000 quality system certification. 2. Participate and support in JHSC members to ensure safe working environment.3. Define and monitor department objectives in production, materials, maintenance, tooling, customer service and human resources.4. Ensure total tooling and equipment maintenance.5. Implement 5S system and quick die change program increasing productivity.6. Worked with APQP team to introduce… Show more Position requirements consisted of:1. Establishing and maintaining QS9000 quality system certification. 2. Participate and support in JHSC members to ensure safe working environment.3. Define and monitor department objectives in production, materials, maintenance, tooling, customer service and human resources.4. Ensure total tooling and equipment maintenance.5. Implement 5S system and quick die change program increasing productivity.6. Worked with APQP team to introduce new processes to the facility.7. Proposed and monitored Capital budget and spending.8. Monitored ongoing spending within budget and P&L from a month to month basis.9. Ensured a complete employee motivational program and sat on employee committee to achieve a highly committed a focused work force.10. Non unionized facility with approx 120 employees. 5 direct reports including Production Supervisors, HR clerk and Tooling/Maintenance ManagerAccomplishmentsManaged consistence sales growth from $30m/year to $120m/year. Three plant expansions. Introduced new equipment and new process into production.Maintained less then 10 ppm quality with continual training and people development.Managed an unsuccessful union drive by the CAW.Implemented Tool and Die apprentice programIntroduced robotics into facility to improved work flow and profit.Maintained strong working relationships with related facilities both in Canada and USA. Show less

Tool & Die

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