Responsibilities:-Oversee supervisory staff-Coordinate production requirements-Evaluate and maintain safety of machinery and practices-Lead Continuous Improvement efforts-Consult with the Union regarding staffing and performance requirementsAchievements:-Defined vision system project for inspection of uncoated filament -Defined semi-automated raw material mixing project for coating to alleviate manpower input-Defined Fastenal agreement for management of… Show more Responsibilities:-Oversee supervisory staff-Coordinate production requirements-Evaluate and maintain safety of machinery and practices-Lead Continuous Improvement efforts-Consult with the Union regarding staffing and performance requirementsAchievements:-Defined vision system project for inspection of uncoated filament -Defined semi-automated raw material mixing project for coating to alleviate manpower input-Defined Fastenal agreement for management of stores product-Created Value Stream Maps Show less

Responsibilities:-Consultant for automotive industry-Regional representative for Southern Ontario-Customers: Linamar, Federal Mogul, General Motors, MagnaAchievements: -Customer liaison to resolve on site issues for supplier defects-Eliminated 3 long standing sorts via root cause analysis saving $18,000 per month -Oversaw SPCR process for transferring Federal Mogul product to FM sister plants-Participated in process improvements via tooling upgrades

Argo Utility Vehicles: Frontier, Aurora, Conquest, R8 robotResponsibilities:-Install Lean methodologies in the plant-Lead Continuous Improvement projects-Assist in launching new models-Train personnel-Improve tooling on the lines-Evaluate and optimize plant layouts-Perform line auditsAchievements:-Created the Continuous Improvement Matrix-Developed Standardized Work format and created instructions-Developed Value Stream Map-Assisted… Show more Argo Utility Vehicles: Frontier, Aurora, Conquest, R8 robotResponsibilities:-Install Lean methodologies in the plant-Lead Continuous Improvement projects-Assist in launching new models-Train personnel-Improve tooling on the lines-Evaluate and optimize plant layouts-Perform line auditsAchievements:-Created the Continuous Improvement Matrix-Developed Standardized Work format and created instructions-Developed Value Stream Map-Assisted with model year 2022 launch for Argo vehicles Show less

Responsibilities:-Lead new business development -Lead the procurement team -Manage the account department-Maintain business relationships with the client base-Technical sales representative-Marketing strategy-Forecasts-Pricing strategy-Inventory managementPrimary Customers:-John Deere-Deere Hitachi-Skyjack-Raymond-Volvo ConstructionAchievements:-Achieved Partner status with John Deere Ag and Turf divisions… Show more Responsibilities:-Lead new business development -Lead the procurement team -Manage the account department-Maintain business relationships with the client base-Technical sales representative-Marketing strategy-Forecasts-Pricing strategy-Inventory managementPrimary Customers:-John Deere-Deere Hitachi-Skyjack-Raymond-Volvo ConstructionAchievements:-Achieved Partner status with John Deere Ag and Turf divisions (2018)-Improved new business awards by 56% for fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016-Standardized procedures for quoting and order generation (2016) Show less

Responsibilities:-P&L Responsibility-Manage Cambridge and Cornwall offices and onsite trailer locations at Toyota Cambridge and Toyota Woodstock-Regional Sales Representative for Central and Eastern Ontario Achievements: -Acquired new office facility for the Cambridge branch to increase capabilities for onsite inspection and anticipated growth. -Negotiated new service agreement and rate brackets for Toyota contract, effective for 5 years-Installed new supervision… Show more Responsibilities:-P&L Responsibility-Manage Cambridge and Cornwall offices and onsite trailer locations at Toyota Cambridge and Toyota Woodstock-Regional Sales Representative for Central and Eastern Ontario Achievements: -Acquired new office facility for the Cambridge branch to increase capabilities for onsite inspection and anticipated growth. -Negotiated new service agreement and rate brackets for Toyota contract, effective for 5 years-Installed new supervision and personnel to respond to additional work at Toyota-Improved operating revenues by 17% versus 2011 (2012-2013) Show less

Responsibilities:-Distribution and Manufacturing Facility Manager-Regional Sales Representative for Eastern Canada-Marketing and Regional Strategic Growth Consultant Achievements: -Reconfigured warehouse facility maximizing overhead and facility performance-Installed inventory management system-Created production and materials procedural manual for facility operations -403% increase for annualized sales year 2010 - 2011 (versus 2009-2010)-Seven… Show more Responsibilities:-Distribution and Manufacturing Facility Manager-Regional Sales Representative for Eastern Canada-Marketing and Regional Strategic Growth Consultant Achievements: -Reconfigured warehouse facility maximizing overhead and facility performance-Installed inventory management system-Created production and materials procedural manual for facility operations -403% increase for annualized sales year 2010 - 2011 (versus 2009-2010)-Seven distribution partners established and signed as regional representatives for Ideal Products of Canada’s product line (2010-2011) Show less

Responsibilities:-Ford D35 Camshaft Program-Duramax Diesel Camshaft Program -GM HFV6, L18, GEN IV Camshaft ProgramsAchievements:-Stabilized Ford product line in preparation for increased productivity gains (2009)-Tracked research and development costs for HFV6 yielding a $763,840 SRED Claim (2008)-Increased HFV6 product line efficiency by 47% and decreased piece cost by 53% in 6 months (2008)-Launched accelerated DMAX camshaft program in 5 months yielding… Show more Responsibilities:-Ford D35 Camshaft Program-Duramax Diesel Camshaft Program -GM HFV6, L18, GEN IV Camshaft ProgramsAchievements:-Stabilized Ford product line in preparation for increased productivity gains (2009)-Tracked research and development costs for HFV6 yielding a $763,840 SRED Claim (2008)-Increased HFV6 product line efficiency by 47% and decreased piece cost by 53% in 6 months (2008)-Launched accelerated DMAX camshaft program in 5 months yielding $12.7 million annual sales (2007)-Tracked research and development costs for DMAX yielding a $1.3 million SRED Claim (2007)-Increased GENIV product line efficiency by 150% and decreased piece cost by 67% in 7 months (2006) Show less

Responsibilities: -Plant Operating Committee Member (POC)-Lean Production System Manager (LPS)-Environmental Management Representative (EMR)-Joint Health and Safety Committee Member (JHSC)Achievements:-Realized plant-wide cost savings of $1,125,670 through Lean initiatives for (2005-2006)-Implemented the direct and indirect phases of Lean manufacturing plant wide via core teams-Developed a new production line configuration for Toyota Engine Brackets to… Show more Responsibilities: -Plant Operating Committee Member (POC)-Lean Production System Manager (LPS)-Environmental Management Representative (EMR)-Joint Health and Safety Committee Member (JHSC)Achievements:-Realized plant-wide cost savings of $1,125,670 through Lean initiatives for (2005-2006)-Implemented the direct and indirect phases of Lean manufacturing plant wide via core teams-Developed a new production line configuration for Toyota Engine Brackets to maximize productivity and reduce manpower costs by 39%-Senior facility trainer for Lean concepts-Upgraded the production facility to ISO 14001: 2004 standard Show less

Responsibilities: - Allison MD / HD Valve Body Programs-GM L18 8.1L Intake Manifold Programs-Maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS)-Joint Health and Safety Committee Member (JHSC) Achievements:-Realized cost savings of $683,690 via productivity improvements (2003-2005)-Installed additional equipment to meet increased customer capacity requirements for Allison Transmission -Managed APQP production approval for Allison Transmission Large Valve… Show more Responsibilities: - Allison MD / HD Valve Body Programs-GM L18 8.1L Intake Manifold Programs-Maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS)-Joint Health and Safety Committee Member (JHSC) Achievements:-Realized cost savings of $683,690 via productivity improvements (2003-2005)-Installed additional equipment to meet increased customer capacity requirements for Allison Transmission -Managed APQP production approval for Allison Transmission Large Valve Body-Re-registered the production facility to ISO 14001: 1996 standard Show less

Responsibilities: -Customer contact for quality issues -Develop inspection programs for CMM-First-offs, In-process and Final Release Inspection Achievements:-Created Zeiss lab inspection manual -Developed CMM inspection programs for plant production products using Zeiss UMass CMM-Developed jigs and fixtures for CMM inspection