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Canada

Vaughan, Ontario, Ca

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier, engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 17,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products. We aim to be the best automotive parts supplier in the world in the products and services we provide our customers.

Vaughan, Ontario, Ca

Martinrea International Inc. is a leader in the production of quality steel and aluminum metal parts, assemblies and modules and fluid management systems focused primarily on the automotive sector. As a Tier One supplier we serve all the most important vehicle manufacturers as well as automotive suppliers but we also serve other industrial sectors worldwide.Our business strategy builds on world class technologies, motivated and talented people and quality. Through this we strive to meet one continuing object: to develop a state of the art international fluid systems and metal forming business. We aim to be the best automotive parts supplier in the world in what we do – supporting our customers to become a leading supplier of choice.Martinrea currently employs over 13,000 skilled and motivated people in 38 plants in North America, South America, Europe and Asia

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Primarily focused on expansion through growing market reach within Canada and the U.S. Identified, acquired and seamlessly integrated a portfolio of nine companies that generated 23% EBITDA. •Identified the right acquisition targets, managed the review and analysis process for more than 100 potential target companies across industries and geographic regions.•Working with the CEO directly managed the Letter of Intent process, this included price, terms and conditions, and final negotiations. (50+ Letters of Intent issued representing more than $100M in offers annually).•Diversified product portfolio to lower dependency on oil and gas sector. As a result, boosted non-oil and gas profitability levels to approximately 10% of total company profit.•Together with the CFO, improved the due diligence process. As a result, closed 29 deals in three years.•Provided guidance and solutions to company Presidents to ensure long-term results were enhanced.•Conducted human resource reviews, development and succession planning development.•Supported and approved new capitalization plans for Land & Building, Plant and Equipment Appropriation, which generated ROI's of greater than 15% for the shareholders.

Iserlohn, Nrw, De

Development of new business opportunities beyond existing customer base; led, motivated and inspired 25-member team to achieve new business awards greater than $150M annually.•Lead a seamless due diligence process when Kirchhoff Automotive acquired Van-Rob in 2011, this resulted in the creation of a $1.5B global metal fabrication tier one supplier.•Lead a 30-person team that was awarded the single largest front-end module structure in all of North America - a laser-welded hybrid plastic assembly representing an extra $180 million in revenue per year for a total of five years.•Supported the acquisition and mergers of new plants to catapult sales from $250 million to $700 million.•Successfully supported the approval process to become an authorized and approved Honda supplier. •Instrumental in Company securing its first-ever aluminum interior structures from Honda and General Motors; this initiative added $25 million to existing revenues.

Iserlohn, Nrw, De

Full P&L Responsibility for operations reaching greater than $500M annually, directed the team responsible for an employee base of 550-2000.Directed operations management with a focus on transformation of the North American businesses to a standardized world-class operating model through the effect use of modern day manufacturing systems.• Facilitated the 15% CAGR in revenue and profit through operational excellence achievement.• Guided a team to launch a balanced scorecard reporting system that improved employee programs, customer performance targets, Shareholder targets, and continuous improvement processes.• Successfully deployed LEAN-manufacturing methodologies across all manufacturing sites.• Parachuted in to support largest new program launch; decreased labor variance, quality issues, and delivery performance in just two months. Annual savings $6.0M.• Seconded to Mexico for three months to address - and solve - concerns regarding quality, delivery, and systemic operations at one plant. Reduced operating costs $1.0M.• Successfully supported the submission $30M VA/VE ideas to offset cost reduction pressures.• Together with Human resources identified 34 high-potential candidates who qualified for further training to position them for future leadership opportunities.

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Originally brought on as Operations Manager, I was promoted just 8 months later to accommodate substantial growth. In this role, I was responsible for 500 plant members.* I steered an 85-person team in introducing Company's first ILVS production system to supply interior door systems to Ford. As a result, I helped to elevate revenue and profitability approximately 10% in record time by justifying the need to institute a price increase. * I secured buy-in from the General Manager to convert Dortec's production system to a world-class manufacturing entity; as a result, this initiative lowered cost-per-hour by 33% and increased sales per sq.ft. by 28% - all in only 1 year.* Supported joint HS&E committee as a senior staff member, participated in employee satisfaction surveys, championed 5's and lean process.Responsible to lead the operations of Plant 1. Lead and executed our operations plans on a daily basis to ensure maximum operational efficiency was achieved. Full P&L responsibility for my unit. $100M in sales

Maumee, Ohio, Us

* Complete turnaround situation*Full P&L responsibility•Slashed break-even point by $30 million by rationalizing production plants from 5 to 4, elevating productivity by 33%, and expanding the purchasing function from local to worldwide.* Complete shop floor transformation - Full Lean deployment* Completed purchasing organization restructuring - Savings > $5.0M annually* Significant capital investment deployed, ($20.0M over three years).* Implemented complete succession plan and key management development programs.•Appointed to serve on the Joint Venture Transition Team; functioned as primary lead between Company and Ford Europe and Getrag of Germany to secure the long-term future of U.K.-based operations.•Bestowed Company's Certified Supervisor Award, having enrolled in - and completed - a series of professional enhancement courses to support their high-potential leadership fast-track program. * Worked directly to secure Land Rover contracts for Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover driveline components. $30M in sales.

Maumee, Ohio, Us

All positions changed due to promotions:Began career at a global supplier of powertrain components ranked by Forbes as one of America's most trustworthy companies in 2014; originally hired as a Process Engineer and rapidly promoted to Engineering Manager (for Canada and Europe), Business Unit Leader, Assistant Plant Manager and Plant General Manager: •Assigned to Ford PN96 frame plant temporarily to reduce $1.0M monthly premiums. Reduced downtown in paint area by 75% in three months. Premiums reduced 90% in just six months.•Successfully implemented new Navistar business awards and led the green field plant construction project within 12-month target, resulting in 50% increase in profits.•Focused on Boston Weatherhead plant turnaround and product rationalization plan, yielded a $2.5M swing in profit. Awarded first ever Caterpillar contract worth $12.0M in sales.

Associate'S Degree, Manufacturing Technology

Education record

Black Belt Candidate, Variation Reduction

Asqc - Quality Engineer / Quality Technician, Asqc Quality Certifications

Co-Op Diploma: Industrial Engineering Technology - Management, Industrial Engineering