Senior Operations Leader

A dynamic high energy, results driven Senior Operations leader with a passion for achieving client deliverables and a focus on achieving business results through continuous improvement with broad experience in manufacturing operations/plant management and engineering. A proven track record of leading complex, multi plant operations in manufacturing, assembly, warehousing and logistics. An action oriented hands-on leader able to prioritize al business activities and resources to ensure results and successful delivery across all client needs. Well-developed communication and relationship management skills and proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams and key business partners. A respected leader known for coaching, developing, and inspiring others to achieve their best and for achieving extraordinary business results through people.

Hands-on Operations Leader with a passion for Customer service and total Safety and Quality commitment

Team player with ability to lead and inspire

Cost Control/Reduction

Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement

Strong problem solving skills

Strategic Operations planning

Drive for robust business processes to achieve operational excellence

Budgeting/P&L Accountability

Strong sense of professionalism and decision making

Strong Organizational and Planning Skills

Professional Experience

Anderson Water Systems Inc. - Division of Suez, Ancaster, ON 2013 – 2015

Chief Operating Officer

Reported to the CEO, with full managerial and fiscal responsibilities for 100-employee, $40 million division. Direct decision-making responsibility on daily basis across all operational needs including entire project management, engineering, sales and proposals, finance, procurement, quality, and manufacturing/assembly operations.

1.Health and Safety Leader - Led and promoted a culture of Health & Safety – Introduced 11 Life savings rules with daily visibility throughout the facility

2.Full business unit P&L responsibility.

3.Provided overall direction, support, coaching and leadership to entire business unit and successfully achieved objectives and key metrics of safety, quality, on-time delivery, profitability and continuous improvement

4.Developed, maintained and achieved business plan objectives

5.Led all teams in providing the highest levels of customer service

6.Achieved 100% on-time delivery on all local and global projects by re-aligning entire engineering, procurement, and assembly operations. Re-engineered business processes for engineering, quality, and operations.

7.Spearheaded expansion of vendor base to achieve a new level of quality and cost competitiveness resulting in annual savings of over $750K.

8.Championed shop floor space optimization. Increased manufacturing and assembly space utilization by 45% and operational efficiencies by 30% through process debottlenecking.

Brookfield Cold Storage/Millard Refrigerated Services, Brampton, ON 2011-2013

General Manager, Assistant General Manager

Reported to VP of Operations, North America with full managerial and fiscal responsibilities for three-shift 105-employee $18 million, 500,000 sq. ft. unionized warehouse and distribution facility.

1.Secured long-term contracts with major frozen food producers resulting in up to $10 million business every year.

2.Increased warehouse capacity utilization by 45% to over 90% resulting in significant increase in profitability.

3.Established solid relationship with the union through effective collaboration resulting in much needed strength in employee-management relationships to secure new customers.

4.Ensured Safety & Quality of production and adherence to sanitation and safety standards were in full compliance meeting CFIA and HACCP requirements with regular department visits.

5.Maintained a visible presence on the plant floor to monitor safety, efficiency, machine operations, and quality of customer service.

Victaulic/Gamma Foundries, Richmond Hill, ON 1995-2011

Vice-President – Operations, Plant Manager, Production Manager, QA Manager

Reported to General Manager/Vice President Canada with complete managerial and financial responsibilities for foundry, machining and assembly cells, and fabrication shops. Annual peak production of $60 million, three shift operation with 9 direct staff and over 250 employees.

1.Managed a successful $1.5 Million business units’ consolidation project and merger of two business units completed on-time and within budget and seamlessly without any impact on customer service, resulting in elimination of $700K annual fixed costs.

2.Ensured foundry Environmental compliance to new regulations and successfully led $1.2 Million project over three years ensuring full compliance with no service interruptions to customers.

3.Directed the successful implementation of Kanban program throughout which re-defined and improved complete purchasing program.

4.Introduced Lean Manufacturing principles in all facets of the business unit eliminating duplication of efforts, re-defining value added projects resulting in set up reduction of high volume parts by 85%.

5.Developed and implemented several programs, which reduced scrap by over 50% over 5 years.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

York University - Schulich Executive Education Centre, Toronto, ON

Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Operational Excellence

Victaulic Leadership Training – Strategic Leadership Development

Cornell University – Ithaca college campus, NY, DeSales University, PA

University of British Columbia - B.Sc. (Majors) program in Chemistry

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