| An effective executive with diverse business experience. Adds value through challenging people to achieve and exceed objectives. Expertise in areas of procurement, unionized labour relations, LEAN and Just in time processes, quality management processes, enterprise systems, and health and safety. Goal driven with demonstrated problem solving and team building skills.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Assumed leadership of a failed ERP installation project and successfully completed the installation, including entirely revamped shop floor control processes.
Directed development and implementation of process changes to achieve registration to ISO 9002, Plant Ford Q1, and Ford Q1 Supplier program |
Established build to order process with 6 week cycle time and 97% OK offline managing over 700 option configurations.
Achieved 8% productivity gain in 10 months, with implementation, and coaching of managers and hourly staff in LEAN Principles. |
Established off shore suppliers for diverse components, including: greenfield subassembly plant, in China.
During world wide shortage of Nippon Steel silicon steel, negotiated 30% increased supply and stable price with Sumitomo in Japan. As part of the agreement, reduced lead time by 90%. |
Managed new product from concept to market, most recently for solar powered message boards. This included introduction of related engineering design management processes. |
Managed operation during corporate divestiture, ensuring continuity of supply and stable cost base. Also, directed consolidation of 2 plants with minimal production delays. |
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Crown Construction Equipment Co. – Director of Manufacturing
Pauwels Canada Inc. – Procurement and Logistics Manager
Ford New Holland Canada Ltd. – Materials Manager, Production Area Manager, Quality Manager
Crown Construction Equipment Co. – Chaired Health and Safety, and Employee Committees
QUALIFICATIONS
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists – Province of Manitoba
University of Manitoba – Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
University of Manitoba – CIM (Certificate in Management)
APICS – CPIM (Certificate in Production and Inventory Management)
Ford New Holland Management Education Program
Ford: Quality, Q1
Fiat: Leadership through Customer Satisfaction
ASQC Manitoba Chapter – Past Chair
Charleswood United Church - Gifts and Resources Committee.
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