Robert O'Reilly, Lssbb, Cbs, Cb, P.Mgr Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, US

Markham, Ontario, CA

• Owner/Lean Manufacturing Consultant 2013 – 2017Advanced Baking SolutionsWorking with food and non-food industries.
• Developing lean manufacturing and lean supply chain management strategies
• Leveled flow design for lean production and supply chain structures
• Implementing Six Sigma, Visual Management and OEE
• Variability analysis and management
• Bottleneck management and increasing output

Toronto, Ontario, CA

• Operations Manager 2007 – 2013Canada Bread Edmonton, Alberta
• Managed plant production activities to ensure that required standards of customer service, product quality, H&S and food safety were adhered to.
• Ensured financial targets were achieved and continuously seeked ways to improve profitability of each product manufactured.
• Monitored labour usage and improved labour variance and wage costs through improved efficiencies.
• Fostered an environment of continuous improvement.
• Built strong relationships with all areas of the business and developed a team focused on achieving excellence in quality and customer service.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

• Plant Manager 2006 – 2007Canada BreadBritish Columbia
• Provided leadership, direction, focus, and alignment for a team of over 12 salaried management staff and over 250 unionized employees. Ensured the implementation of policies and initiatives to maximize plant.
• Mentored and developed a strong leadership team by assessing, upgrading, and promoting professional development of staff.
• Developed and implemented a focused strategy to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, customer service, and morale.
• Continuously improved manufacturing operating (financial and process) results and efficiencies while meeting customer expectations and minimizing waste, utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Effectively manage capital and operating budgets

Toronto, Ontario, CA

• Production Manager 2003 - 2005 Canada BreadBritish Columbia
• Responsible for overseeing the operation of various production departments with a focus on health and safety, quality standards, cost containment, continuous improvement and sanitation.
• Achieve budget and plans to effective utilize equipment, supplies and labour to maximize productivity.
• Direct hourly unionized employees for the efficient operation of the facility.
• Develop productivity improvements.
• Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and payroll. Adhere to Company and AIB standards.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

• Production Supervisor 1992 -2002Canada BreadNewfoundland
• Ensured a safe work environment for employees, customers and visitors.
• Supervised production operations, ensured daily safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost were achieved.
• Managed departmental production yields and efficiencies.
• Managed weekly and daily production schedules.
• Provided effective leadership and direction to employees, this included coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma

Certified Baker

Certified Bakery Specialist