Mathew Badner
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Tel: 647-***-****
E-mail: ******.******@*********.**
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging management/engineering position within a
progressive manufacturing company.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Proven leadership, management skills, hands-on knowledge and
engineering education
. Relevant academic credentials including a Master's Degree in Mechanical
Engineering with specialization in: automotive vehicles
. Extensive troubleshooting experience and the ability to effectively
interface with diverse functional groups to meet business goals
. Exceptional understanding of auto-electric equipment and its'
applications, specifically starter motors and alternators
. Excellent computer skills: JD Edwards and Baan ERP software, network
designing and administration, designing database applications, MS Office
applications, AutoCAD, hardware troubleshooting
. Great organizational and communication skills with multi-tasking
abilities
. Proficient interpersonal skills with a commitment to quality and
accuracy
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
. 1991-Present WAI Canada Corporation (Previously RCP Inc.)
Well recognized, quality oriented brand manufacturer and distributor of
auto-electric equipment supplying
customers in 62 countries
worldwide. Main product lines include heavy-duty Starter motors,
Alternators and their components for Automotive, Trucking, Construction,
Mining and Agricultural applications. (www.rcpcanada.com)
Director of Manufacturing
o Responsibilities:
< Managing Production, Engineering, QC/QA, IC Departments in their
daily function
< Overlooking maintenance of manufacturing facility and its'
equipment
< Ensure proper communication with customers and Head Office
< Development and execution of multi million dollar budget
< Analyzing and controlling operational costs
< Expertise in resolving quality concerns - customer service
assistance
< Maintenance of Health and Safety Program. (Certified member of
H&S Committee)
< Key member of Material Review Board
o Achievements:
< Development of higher productivity and efficiency levels
(2001-2007 - 23% efficiency increase)
< Coordination of manufacturing cost reduction program
(2001-2007 - 25% savings in operational budget)
< Introduction and implementation of Quality Assurance Program
< Successful implementation of second shift operation
< Development and implementation of computerized production
monitoring system
< Implementation Manufacturing module of ERP system (JD Edwards)
< Coordination of ISO 9001 program leading to certification in Aug
2006
Mathew Badner
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Engineering Manager 2001 promoted to
Director of Manufacturing
o Responsibilities:
< Equipment and process performance capability studies
< Drawings and specifications approval
< Coordination of new product launches
< Coordination of new production equipment installations and
troubleshooting
< Preparation of major plant reports required by Federal and
Provincial institutions
< Coordination of Hazardous materials program
< Supervision of trade contractors and Maintenance Department
< Product FMEA studies
Process Engineer 1997 promoted to
Engineering Manager
o Responsibilities:
< New production process development and implementations
< Design and implementation of production layouts
< Development of product testing methods - equipment,
specifications, procedures
< Design production special tools and fixtures
< Design of custom production equipment and automation systems
< Development and implementation of CNC machining process in
production
. 1988-1990 SP Motoryzacja, Chorzow, Poland
Network of automotive service stations operating province wide providing
complete mechanical service to
individual customers (similar to Canadian Tire). Managed station had 20
service bays and was operated with 30 fulltime employees.
Branch Manager
o Responsibilities:
< Overlooking daily operation of Service, Parts and Administration
< Monitoring cost and quality of service
< Employee training
< Coordination of Health and Safety program
< Facility maintenance
1986-1988 PP Polmozbyt (Provincial Head Office), Katowice,
Poland
National automotive dealership network. (www.polmozbyt.katowice.pl)
Technology Engineer
Responsibilities:
< Development and maintenance of service Time Standards
< Designing special purpose tools and equipment
< Development of new service procedures
< Employee training
Mathew Badner
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MSc Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
(4+1 year program, Degree 1986)
Peak Performance Systems High Performance Management
Production Operation Management Centennial College,
Scarborough, Ontario
Production Planning
Just in Time Manufacturing
Programmable controllers
PLC programming OMRON, Scarborough, Ontario
Implementation of Self-Directing Work Teams RCP Inc., Concord, Ontario
ISO 9000 Implementation
Statistical Process Control
AutoCAD
Health and Safety Committee Certification WHSA
COMPUTER SKILLS
Network Designing and Administration, Designing Database Applications, MS
Office Applications, AutoCAD, Hardware troubleshooting
References Available Upon Request