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Whitby, Ontario

Managing turnkey multi-million dollar capital projects including planning, budget monitoring, design, equipment specifications, procurement, installation, equipment commissioning, validation and start-up support.• Developing project budgets and business plans and monitoring capital spending to meet company KPIs and financial targets.• Providing engineering expertise and technical support, conducting technical analysis and prioritizing projects for execution.• Leading new… Show more Managing turnkey multi-million dollar capital projects including planning, budget monitoring, design, equipment specifications, procurement, installation, equipment commissioning, validation and start-up support.• Developing project budgets and business plans and monitoring capital spending to meet company KPIs and financial targets.• Providing engineering expertise and technical support, conducting technical analysis and prioritizing projects for execution.• Leading new installations of sophisticated high speed equipment for product handling in distribution centers and manufacturing environment delivering the highest quality, productivity and efficiency standards.• Preparing equipment specifications, technology evaluation, commissioning and validation documentation, resulting in quick to market product delivery and cost savings for customers. Show less

Whitby, Ontario

Project ManagerSuccessfully executed plant and equipment relocation to new facility.• Prepared project scope and budget, coordinated schedule, construction, safety and scope activities in a timely and cost effective manner.• Supervised construction and installation crews, tracked field progress and ensured all tasks are completed according to safety regulations and meeting quality standards.• Provided technical assistance and engineering support, engineering studies and… Show more Project ManagerSuccessfully executed plant and equipment relocation to new facility.• Prepared project scope and budget, coordinated schedule, construction, safety and scope activities in a timely and cost effective manner.• Supervised construction and installation crews, tracked field progress and ensured all tasks are completed according to safety regulations and meeting quality standards.• Provided technical assistance and engineering support, engineering studies and assessment; preparing all necessary documentation for installation, commissioning and start-up. Show less

Oakville, Ontario

Managed capital projects including planning, budget monitoring, design, equipment specifications, procurement, installation, equipment commissioning, validation and start-up support.• Led new installations of high speed packaging lines for pharmaceutical, food and consumer product industries completing projects on time and within budget.• Provided technical support during design process and installation.

Whitby, Ontario

Managed complex capital projects from $5K to $10M including installation and improvement activities, leading construction planning, monitoring project budget, overseeing staff, consultants and contractors.• Managed packaging and process equipment installation in GMP environment, including packaging lines, liquid transfer lines, tablet presses, encapsulators, blenders, fluid bed dryers, coating pans, chilled water system, metal detectors, moisture analyzers and hardness testers. • Led… Show more Managed complex capital projects from $5K to $10M including installation and improvement activities, leading construction planning, monitoring project budget, overseeing staff, consultants and contractors.• Managed packaging and process equipment installation in GMP environment, including packaging lines, liquid transfer lines, tablet presses, encapsulators, blenders, fluid bed dryers, coating pans, chilled water system, metal detectors, moisture analyzers and hardness testers. • Led product and process improvements and technology upgrades resulting in efficiency improvement from 34% to 93%.• Managed, reviewed and approved engineering designs in accordance with engineering best practices, standards and regulatory requirements.• Conducted technical analysis, prepared reports and recommendations for improvements selecting and prioritizing projects for execution.• Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma) reducing production startups and changeover times by 42%.• Developed operation procedures, provided training to operators and maintenance crew resulting in quality gains and improved equipment performance.• Designed and implemented new maintenance program, reducing maintenance spending by $300K.• Ensured maintenance practices, operations, documentation and procedures were in compliance with regulatory requirements and cGMP. Show less

Oshawa, Ontario

Prepared capital business submissions, managed construction projects and coordinated activities with consulting firms, contractors and government agencies.• Led capital and upgrade projects ranging from $20 thousand to $26 million, completing them on time and within budget.• Implemented outsourcing initiative cutting installation costs by $14 million. • Optimized process, improved efficiency by 15% by re-organizing equipment layouts as part of process improvement task force.

Dearborn, Michigan

Developed automotive collision avoidance systems from cost studies, feasibility, simulation, preparing technical specifications, prototype design, testing and writing reports.• Performed road test and data analysis to verify the systems meet safety standards.• Selected equipment suppliers and liaised with federal agencies to meet compliance requirements and regulations.

Plymouth, Michigan

Developed automated inspection systems with image processing technology.• Created next generation product platform that reduced total manufacturing cost 25%.• Revamped Quality Improvement process and boosted new business revenue $7.6M.• Installed and supported equipment in customer facility maintaining customer satisfaction.

Windsor, Ontario

Led R&D team in developing integrated, cost effective robotic inspection systems for automotive industry.• Conducted reliability and durability tests and implemented Statistical Process Control software in industrial applications reducing labour and operation costs.• Implemented quality systems and achieved ISO 9000 certification.

Warsaw, Poland

Managed plant start-up and led commercial production of bleach manufacturing: production planning, logistics, quality control, maintenance, cost control and team co-ordination.• Achieved 91% efficiency at bleach production start-up.• Implemented modifications and process improvement resulting in 12% cost reduction.