Ronald Tham Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

- Coordinating between on-site personnel and outside vendors on various projects related to overall process improvement- Managing several ongoing vendor relationships for upkeep of process and production analytics systems- Drafting SOPs and guideline documents for better utilization of identified process equipment and analytics systems- Assessing capabilities of process improvement initiatives and new process equipment- Directing implementation of OSIsoft PI Data Historian and related client tools at multiple paper mill sites- Developing operational OEE tracking aids and metrics across multiple sites- Participating in process trials and providing key supporting analytics and metrics to showcase progress and overall process improvement

- Managing overall chemical strategy with suppliers and operations personnel - Facilitating trials with multiple vendors and stakeholders in the papermaking process- Quantifying KPIs with regards to production and raw material usage to identify areas for optimization- Performing root cause analysis on process upsets to develop action plans for resolution

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Directed a project to investigate and resolve issues on a particular equipment, resulting in up to 90% reduction of waste and reduced associated downtime.- Took ownership of several equipment maintenance requests to identify and allocate resources as required to address and resolve issues affecting overall equipment and line productivity, helping increase monthly shift efficiency of each line by up to 4%.- Overhauled reporting process for maintenance requests, resulting in reduced turnaround time for resolution and increased overall process visibility.- Tracked and reported plant metrics to identify areas of improvement for efficiency projects and to measure overall improvements for specific projects.- Designed and procured a new safety guard for a machine to prevent future safety incidents at a key machine.

Mississauga, On

- Participated and helped lead workshops for the Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) process of a new packaging line to identify and resolve related issues.- Supported Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives in developing and managing Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities.- Acted as the liaison between on-the-floor associates and technicians and management to help incorporate feedback into action items vital to the CQV process.- Developed key documentation, such as safety maps and maintenance schedules, to help support the CQV process.- Designed and helped implement 5S projects for improving production workflow.- Utilized AutoCAD to assist in designing and updating drawings related to various engineering projects.- Assisted in compilation and distribution of documents crucial for the planning of day-to-day production activities.- Performed surveys to support key initiatives for ongoing water-saving projects throughout the plant.

Mississauga, On

- Developed and implemented a procedure to audit Lean 6S principles in a manufacturing setting, working with shop floor supervisors to gain input and to specifically tailor the process for each individual area.- Assisted in the analysis of usage statistics of a certain component to support the Logistics team in the management of inventory.- Applied principles of Kaizen and just-in-time manufacturing to develop and implement a new process for line-side parts delivery to eliminate the need for assemblers to leave their station and to ultimately increase plant efficiency.- Delivered a technical report to plant management on the implementation of this process, outlining key background information, findings during the trial period as well as recommendations for the future.- Created a system for tracking the history and overall progress of both the production and retrofit programs, providing management with an additional tool to analyze the overall efficiency of the process.- Assisted in the distribution and communication of notices in order to better limit the possible introduction of contaminants into the assembly area.- Analyzed production incident reports to provide the Logistics department with statistics on the accuracy of the bulk part picking process in order to identify possible areas of improvement.

Toronto, Canada

- Applied principles of Lean Six Sigma through participation and support of two separate continuous improvement teams to help reduce delay minutes and improve service reliability.- Developed an internal technical report to evaluate the reliability of door systems, and to summarize the progress and future actions of the associated continuous improvement team.- Gained experience in project management and coordination in assisting the development of engineering design changes of rail fleet equipment. - Performed surveys of rail equipment to provide more accurate information to the modification projects team in developing design changes.- Utilized an EDRMS to share files and to coordinate surveys and projects internally. - Developed a process to track the serialization of a key component to assist in determining the overall reliability of the system.- Attended and supported many important meetings by contributing ideas and documenting important decisions through meeting minutes. - Documents regarding the status of a key equipment change-out were regularly updated and distributed throughout the organization to keep all relevant parties informed.

Mississauga, Canada

- Developed an internal sales forecasting model to be utilized in order to optimize and plan production of key products over a defined period of time. - Assisted in putting together the framework for a large database in Microsoft Access to better track past and present inventory. - Revised internal policies and procedures in order to ensure that all documentation and processes complied with applicable standards and directives. - Assisted in the preparation for an external audit of the ISO 13485 standard- Performed regular equipment validation to ensure that all necessary tools and machinery were properly calibrated and worked as intended.

Toronto, Canada

- Assisted in the preparation and coordination of external audits for ANSI/BIFMA e3, WSIB Safety Group, ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, with focus on continual improvement of efficiency, sustainability, safety, and quality. - Performed internal audits and routine spot-checks to ensure compliance with the above standards, and to ensure safety documents and equipment were up-to-date and compliant with the appropriate regulations. - Participated in the Joint Health and Safety Committee in a manufacturing facility with over 200 staff.- Tracked energy usage, waste production, and material purchases to determine possible areas of improvement in the manufacturing process, and to calculate GHG and VOC emissions. - Calculated emissions of VOCs and particulate matter to be reported to the City of Toronto ChemTRAC system.- Updated the yearly Life Cycle Analysis report for the company based on material and energy usage figures, and compared them against a baseline for analysis of improvement.