JIM ELDER, B.Com *** Matthew Brady Blvd
Windsor, Ontario, N8S 3J7
Home 519-***-**** / Cell (519)
acgtl7@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
. More than 20 years of successful experience in supervision,
operations, human resources, health and safety, quality management,
and customer relations
. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
. Extensive training in quality and time management, behavioural
science, managing interpersonal relationships, measurement systems,
and industrial accident prevention
. Team leader for development of delivery section for ISO audits and
Targets for Excellence (recognition by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Canada
for exceeding expectations)
. Knowledgeable in most current computer programs, including Microsoft
Office
EXPERIENCE
St Clair College Windsor, ON
Instructor Sept 2013 - April 2014
. Taught courses in Organizational Behaviour and Principles of
Management
Ground Effects Windsor, ON
Human Resources (Co-op Placement) May - Aug 2010
. Audited four plants for compliance to MSDS policy
. Investigated WSIB cases to determine accommodations required for
return to work
Accucaps Industries Limited Windsor, ON
Production Supervisor May 2007 - Oct 2008
. Supervised encapsulation and gel departments in a GMP controlled
process
. Responsible for creating departmental schedules which correlated with
other departments, ensuring maximum productivity with minimal loss of
product
. Successful in reducing scrap gel above corporate goals
. Maintained control of raw material and finished product to and from
department
. Maintained/reviewed documentation and daily audits, and took
corrective action as needed
Diageo Canada Inc. Amherstburg, ON
Supervisor (Contract) Nov - Dec 2006
. Supervised 31 new hires for Christmas season production
. Set up work distribution and process for temporary area
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Windsor, ON
Supervisor (Contract) July - Oct 2006
. Supervised several different departments for the HVL and LVL engine
lines, as required
Focus Factory, St. Clair College Windsor, ON
Project Coordinator 2005 - 2006
. Reviewed customer requirements
. Developed process and operating procedures for manufacture of
stainless steel medical equipment
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EXPERIENCE (Focus Factory, continued)
. Reviewed team member processes and co-ordinated tooling type and
purchases for MCI project
. Co-ordinated project start up and production
. Liased with outside suppliers for tempering and heat treating of metal
. Project liason on quality review and buy off with customer auditor
Devon Assembly Plant Windsor, ON
Plant Supervisor 2003 - 2004
. Supervised hourly employees to meet safety, customer quality
standards, and production schedules, with continuous improvement in
mind
. Assisted in implementing time study program
. Reviewed and updated all production floor manuals for QS Quality audit
Kautex Windsor, ON
Production Supervisor (Contract) 2003
. Scheduled and supervised hourly employees and assisted in product
launch for GM
Standard Inductions Casting Inc. Windsor, ON
Quality Supervisor / Auditor (Contract) 2002
. Held continuous improvement meetings
. Updated measurement systems and documentation for ISO audit
. Performed reject analysis and iInternal audits
. Assigned responsibilities for corrective action and followed up to
ensure completion
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) Canada Ltd. Hawkesbury, ON
Facilitator for Continuous Improvement 1980 - 2000
. Responsible for manpower and product scheduling
. Developed training programs for safety, quality, processes, and
procedures
. Integral part of GM "Targets for Excellence" and QS9000 teams
. Developed new suppliers to meet ISO requirements
Tooling Utility Supervisor
. Implemented new tool design and fabrication for new parts, process and
work instructions, using QS9000 Standards
. Supervised maintenance mechanics for repair of tooling
. Developed screening process for applying paint bands to windshields
Production Supervisor
. Supervised hourly employees
. Investigated safety infractions, substandard materials, products and
performance
. Implemented Crosby Motivational Program to determine employees'
motivational factors and allow management to increase performance
levels
Ford Motor Company, Assembly Plant Oakville, ON
Utility Supervisor 1975 - 1980
. Established retraining programs for reduction of two shifts to one.
. Assessed employee's abilities to transfer to new jobs
. Instructed zone supervisors on changes in their zones
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EXPERIENCE (Ford Motor Company, continued)
Production Supervisor
. Supervised paint line/small parts department, shipping/receiving
operations, and trim line
EDUCATION
Nipissing University / St Clair College Blended Program North Bay/Windsor
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management 2011 - 2012
St Clair College Windsor, ON
Business Administration - Human Resources 2009 - 2011
. Advanced Diploma, Academic Honour Roll, Academic Distinction Award
St Clair College Windsor, ON
Manufacturing Engineering (1 year completed) 2005 - 2006
St Clair College Windsor, ON
Quality Assurance Certificate 2002
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE Ottawa, ON
Business Management 1992 - 1993
Sheridan College Oakville, ON
Management Studies Certificate 1977 - 1980
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
. CHRP Accreditation (October 2014)
. Safe Communities Incentive Program (WSIB Training Center, May/June
2014)
. Practical Accident Control Techniques, Hazard Recognition and Control,
Safety Health and The Law - Level I, and Investigating Accidents
(Industrial Accident Prevention Association)
. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED (Red Cross, 2011)
. WSIB Part 1 - Certification for Joint Health and Safety Committees and
Part 2 - Selected OHS Hazards Training (St. Clair College, May/June
2010)
. RAB Accredited ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor Course, including ISO/TS
16949, RAB Accredited ISO 14000 Internal Auditor Course, and RAB
Accredited ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course (2002)
. APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, GD & T, Blueprint Reading
. 8D Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Quality and Time Management,
Behavioural Science Technology, Managing Interpersonal Relations, and
Measurement Systems
. Planning for Managers, Project Management, Management Concepts and
Approaches, Psycho-Sociology of Group Dynamics, Crosby Quality
Improvement through Defect Prevention, Problem Solving (Carleton
University)
. Involvement Management, Quality Management and Applied Statistical
Process Control, Safety and Health Workshop, Communication Skills,
Supervisory Workshop, Team Skills and Problem Solving, and Managing
Interpersonal Relationships (PPG Canada)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST