| An initiator and driver of change, ensuring that operations planning is a visible, participatory process leading to measurable results in cost control and product quality. Experience in raw material supply, cold chain logistics, manufacturing, capital projects, quality assurance and labour relations. Able to implement complete operations programs capitalizing on opportunities for improvement, growth and profitability.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Introduced a new cold-chain delivery system for over $30 million worth of perishable raw material, resulting in measurable improvement in shelf life and processing yields
Developed both a short-term, tactical business plan to increase cash flow from existing operations and a long term, strategic plan for new product and production expansion for an organic fertilizer manufacturer
Applied lean manufacturing principles and plant floor metrics in processing operations to increase labour efficiency and reduce costs by $250,000 a year
Re-structured a collective agreement to align wage rates with current labour market conditions and maintain a competitive cost structure
Led an inefficient, seasonal manufacturing operation toward a levelled output plan that uses both human and capital resources more efficiently and is more responsive to supply chain issues
Established a comprehensive health, safety and absenteeism management program and reduced year over year compensation claims by over $200,000
Implemented annual RFP procedure for transparent management of $2 million in inbound freighting contracts; service was improved, costs kept under control and management accountability was enhanced
Designed and implemented effective system for accurate field grading of delivered fish ensuring fair return to harvesters and eliminating economic distortions from product costing.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation – Vice President, Operations
Wabaseemoong Independent Nation – Resources Planner
Canada/Saskatchewan South Saskatchewan River Basin Study – Study Director
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division – Section Head, Commercial Fishing
National Seafood Sector Council – Member of the Board and Executive Committee of the Board
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Guelph – B.Sc. (Agr.)
University of Guelph – M.Sc.
Michigan State University – Doctoral program in resource economics and regional development
QMP-R – HACCP training
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