Bringing a manufacturing operation to scale, building the most innovative door design in the marketplace today. The VanAir door provides ventilation and sound absorption in one elegant design.

In charge of operations at an award winning manufacturer of custom millwork for office, commercial and retail spaces. Wanes is the proud winner of the 2019 AWMAC Ed Russell Award for overall excellence in Quality and Service, and has been the recipient of twenty-two AWMAC BC Awards for excellence in quality & service over the last ten years.

Reporting to the shareholder representative of a private equity firm, this position has overall responsibility for the P&L, operations and expansion of a multi-divisional enterprise representing three brands and multiple stores on a significant growth trajectory. Consolidation of three different companies, creation of brand alignment and opening of new stores has been a particular focus, along with building out the fulfillment side of the business to accommodate current and future sales.

Oversight of all operational areas of the company (Production, Engineering, Purchasing, IT and Maintenance) with a team of four Managers, six Factory Lead hands and ninety production workers.Project Lead and Executive Sponsor for the implementation of a new ERP system (Infor Visual Manufacturing) and IT environment; successfully moving the company from a twenty year old DOS system to a modern integrated software platform. Major deliverable include Screen to Machine integration between the… Show more Oversight of all operational areas of the company (Production, Engineering, Purchasing, IT and Maintenance) with a team of four Managers, six Factory Lead hands and ninety production workers.Project Lead and Executive Sponsor for the implementation of a new ERP system (Infor Visual Manufacturing) and IT environment; successfully moving the company from a twenty year old DOS system to a modern integrated software platform. Major deliverable include Screen to Machine integration between the ERP and CNC manufacturing units, live Production tracking and Financial reporting.Changed the manufacturing methodology from Make-to-Stock to a more nimble mass-customization Make-to-Order operation. Implemented major machinery upgrades from needs analysis and project definition through to final installation and integration to the ERP system, re-working the factory lay-out to accommodate the new equipment and leverage opportunities for efficient flow. Show less

Managed the day to day operations of the factory, growing throughput by 30% through new hires, improved processes and the decrease of re-work. Formulated a five year change plan to significantly increase production with a new ERP program, machinery and process flows and brought the project to the RFQ state.

Artek is the premier manufacturer of high quality wood paneling, doors and cabinetry throughout the Pacific Northwest. Tasked with restructuring the operation to account for changing business conditions, rapidly reducing the plant footprint and staffing levels, re-negotiating the factory collective agreement and maintaining profitability throughout the transformation.

Estimating and Sales in the Greater Vancaouver market securing work for multiple projects between $500K and $2M. Project-managed Fairmont Pacific Rim, Terminal City Club, Tapestry at Westmount Village, Surrey Public Library, among numerous other office tenant improvement jobs for legal, financial services and accounting firms.

Led by a volunteer management Board, the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (BC Chapter) is the voice of the Millwork industry in BC . Through various Board portfolios and Chapter presidency, Changed to the constitution and by-laws of the Chapter, Negotiated alignment of the GIS program between eight different chapters with multiple programs, Successfully lobbied ITA to review the Joinery Red Seal exam, served as BCIT Joinery Program Advisory Board chair, and undertook… Show more Led by a volunteer management Board, the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (BC Chapter) is the voice of the Millwork industry in BC . Through various Board portfolios and Chapter presidency, Changed to the constitution and by-laws of the Chapter, Negotiated alignment of the GIS program between eight different chapters with multiple programs, Successfully lobbied ITA to review the Joinery Red Seal exam, served as BCIT Joinery Program Advisory Board chair, and undertook other initiatives to bring value for members and further the goals of the Association . Show less

Generated leads and estimated small to medium commercial millwork jobs, increasing sales by $2M/year of new business. Bid and managed jobs in the $20-$150K range.