Jason Kitchenham

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Etobicoke, Ontario

Tel: 289-***-**** E-mail. acveuo@r.postjobfree.com

With over 20 years in the manufacturing industry, I have extensive experience in effectively coordinating required resources, executing multiple projects simultaneously while working with conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. I am confident and meticulous with any project set before me. I bring high energy and enthusiasm that inspires and motivates in a team environment. I bring a proven background in cultivating a culture that has a “buy in” mentality that guarantees success.

Operations Management

Maintenance /Engineering

Automation

Business Development

Facility planning and capital projects

Prepare capital budgets and capital forecast updates

Coordinate all aspects of equipment planning, procurement and installation

Both Waterfall method and Agile Approach

Kanban Requirements

Interact with external contractors to ensure work orders are complete and required materials are available

Identify potential problems early

Prepare and submit administrative reports

Kaizen, Lean, S5 and Six Sigma methodology

Maintain multiple production lines

Assist in changeovers and increase changeover efficiency

Create a Preventative Maintenance Program

Implement Proactive maintenance programs and Predictive maintenance schedules

Identify, incorporate and coordinate change to the product base line

Participate in and/or generate NRE estimates for sustaining product design changes

Develop reliability enhancement projects

Prepare accurate ROI

Use SAP and ERP system

Co-ordinate, lead and develop site automation project teams

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility's geographic location

Troubleshoot process automation problems

Work with engineering following PPAP and APQP approval in resolving non-value added processes

Work in design stage of processes both for start-up and current production projects

Scientific Research and Experimental Development

Monitor and calculate OEE

Leverage multiple media types to Identify, develop and implement growth Opportunities

Foster long-term relationships to drive revenue

Create opportunities through “branding” and company awareness

Account management using CRM software

Negotiate win-win terms and contracts

Engage internal resources to ensure customer loyalty

Devise strategic plans to deliver solutions

Accurate estimation of cost of a project

Prepare Quotes and Presentations

Professional Management Proficiencies

Professional Experience

Matcom Industrial Installations

Estimator/Project Manager, 2015-2016

Matcom Idustrial Installations is a full service multi-trade organization, With the ability to fully service Millwrighting, Process piping and Rigging needs. Full plant moves/relocations. Specializing in Food grade and pharmaceutical operations.

Identified trends by researching industries and related events, publications, and announcements.

Adhered to ethical behaviour and business practices, ensuring that own behaviour and the behaviour of others was consistent with the values of the organization.

Identified and grew opportunities by means of clear and consistent communication.

Developed trusting relationship with key accounts and customer .

Prepared competitive bidding situation, while ensuring that the contract can be carried out profitably

Identified labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information in an understandable format.

Diligently followed up on all submitted bids and budgets, Both internally and externally.

Created detailed work plans which identified and sequenced the activities needed to successfully complete the project on time and on budget.

Ensured that all project personnel received the appropriate orientation of the projects “scope”

Identified problems and contingencies early, Gathered relevant information and advice from team to generate recommendations and/or resolve the problem early.

Process Group Inc.

Director of Operations, 2013 – 2015

The Process Group is a heavy equipment, multi-trade service organization, industrial installations and a single source supplier of Engineering, Rigging, Construction, Fabrication, Millwright/Maintenance services to manufacturing and processing plants.

Developed innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness.

Worked with a team to develop initiatives to enhance revenue generation

Operational planning, guidance and mentoring that ensured that required infrastructure and support services were in place.

Facilitated the development, maintenance and monitoring of equipment logs(Jonus asset tracking module) which increased “uptime” by 28% and increased the CVOR rating by 35%

Initiated policy updates that will prepare the organization for ongoing change and growth.

Responsible for the development and management of integrated, strategic departmental alignment that reduced operational overhead by 20%

Responsible for the development and management of the annual operating and capital budgets.

Ensured Compliance and certification of all applicable standards and licensing

A.O. Smith/GSW Ltd.

Automation and Weld/Process Engineering Manager, 2011-2013

A.O Smith/GSW Ltd. Holds the largest market share of the Water heater industry. Using innovative manufacturing and welding techniques coupled with state of the art designs.

Set goals and managed successful performance of all employees.

Managed the team within the budget parameters by forecasting, implementing and defining staffing plans

Anticipated problems and risks using a “mean time between errors” calculation.

Identified project variances within time frames that prevented budget over-runs.

Ensured that manufacturing and engineering operations were fully synchronized with other organizational departments that ensured operational efficiency.

Identified operational inefficiencies, then developed and implemented changes that increased productivity and profitability.

Successfully prepared mechanical project specifications for a $3.5 million dollar automated line

Designed, programmed, tested and commissioning of new systems and processes.

Planned, implemented and monitored work schedules consistent with the needs of the plant, special projects and preventative maintenance programs using Emaint3X software

Worked with Procurement towards strategic inventory control plan.

Maximize “First Pass Yield” that reduced rework from 35.3% to 2.1% and eliminated re-handling

Made recommendations on the latest available technologies that improved the existing equipment.

Championed a project that developed a new technology using the weld process to cure glass

JCC Tech Industrial Consulting and Contracting

Owner and Proprietor, 2009- 2012

JCC Tech was an industrial consulting and contracting firm consisting of 10 full time and contract personnel. Industries serviced included automotive, heavy machinery, military and educational facilities.

PMP of large scale projects

Integration of automated equipment and part transfer lines (robotic and varies conveyor styles)

Communicate and coordinate with various skilled trades and contractors to maintain timelines

Design” one of a kind” machinery and systems for unique applications

Trained maintenance staff and supervisors for safe operation of modified and new equipment

Ensured conformance to all applicable standards including scheduling government inspections

Highlights of Key Projects:

Military Project for FX Simulation Training Package

Co-ordinate with multiple vendors to develop a full FX Simulation Training Package for the military (non-pyrotechnic IED simulator)

Responsible for allocation and expenditure of capital budget

Provide technical requirements and specifications to the military, law enforcement agencies, nuclear safety commission and homeland security

Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Operation Manuals

Marine Service Project Management

Weld specialist, studied quality control issues and marine weld inspections

Provided root cause analysis and recommendations for predictive maintenance schedules

Provided multi-trade leadership to maintain budgets and timelines

Robotically Loaded C.N.C implementation & integration

Review existing implementation of C. N.C. vendor equipment to determine if implementation at customer site would result in the required return on investment

Work with client to develop effective product flow, identify bottlenecks and present recommendations and process improvements

Mar-Ver Machine and Tool Inc./ Oxford Moulding Inc.

Engineering Manager/Plant Manager, 2007 – 2009

(Automotive tooling/ injection and blow moulding)

Implemented company Policies to ensure the new owner was successful

Staff development including setting goals, evaluating performance, providing coaching and mentoring that engaged employees and developed a “buy-in” mentality

Ensured proper planning and control for all areas of responsibility in department (e.g. labour, overtime, equipment, travel, etc)

Developed the accountability and traceability policies(Iso/Qso 900) that made Mar-Ver compliant and able to compete and participate in the Automotive industry. This ultimately propelled us as a direct supplier of quality tooling for General Motors.

Initiated “safe work policy” resulting in a ZERO lost time environment

Contributed to ongoing improvements to throughput

Worked with design departments on single and multi-cavity mould designs that secured us contracts with multiple Military application products, all exceeding MIL-Specs

Maintained and exceeded legislated safety standards that ensured a safe work environment for staff and clients.

Worked with clients for proper expectation of product, Such as polymer base and Durometer rating

Developed, implemented and maintained specifications control procedures

Cycle time analysis and utilization

Wellmaster Pipe and Supply Ltd

Automation Engineering And Maintenance Manager, 1994 -2007

Wellmaster is an innovative manufacturer of gas/Oil and water well Drilling Supplies, Such as couplings, collar stock, and piping( from ” up to 36” diameters) With a seasonal supply business for the green house industry. Developing and manufacturing collapsible wagons, carts and plant transfer systems.

Initiated the implementation and integration of a new automation line. It was a really in-depth project so I put together a safety review committee. We worked together for a month to identify the safety and ergonomic needs, and what procedures would meet those needs.

Implemented a robotic automation line increased productivity by 230% (record 17 month ROI)

Responsible for $1M operations budget and $3M capital budget using Visual Manufacturing Software

Identified a cost reduction of a paint that was used on an identification plate, I changed the color green by one shade and it saved us $0.006 per piece, with an annual saving of $252,000

Full cycle product development, working closely with clients that ensured specifications were met while designing products that were robotically friendly to optimize production

R&D project that developed a robotically “weld friendly” gusset that reduced cost and utilized automation more efficiently and increased output of manual welded projects

Designed and implemented expandable “multi-tooling system” that reduced change-over times from 4 hours to under one hour.

Retro- fit older equipment with automated controls and up to date safe guarding to increase production and safety while maintaining budget requirements

Managed inventory, purchasing, cost analysis and budgets utilizing ERP Visual Manufacturing

C.N.C machinist /welder, fitter/fabricator, C.N.C programmer, Millwright, Automation Engineer

Ensure applicable safety standards, government legislations and industry requirements including ISO-9000 and API, are met

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