Dave Franke
SITE * BOX ** RR* Cayley, AB T*L *P*
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Professional Achievements
ManagerialLeading multi-shift 24/7 StaffLeading and promoting Safety and Quality in the workplaceMonthly P/L statement reviewExtensive hiring, evaluation, training and mentoring of employees Creating and Leading Employee driven Culture
Process Development Design, evaluation and deployment of new manufacturing and warehouse processesIncreased production, quality and margins within multiple Business UnitsLean Manufacturing Implementation for Manufacturing, Logistics and QualityDevelopment and implementation of Maintenance staff and Preventative Maintenance programs
Business Development and SustainabilityAnnually responsible for creating and managing budgets for multiple Business Units
Developed and implemented KPI‘s and reporting from the plant floor to the executive levelProvided on going Managerial coaching for Lean methodologiesProcess and Value Stream Mapping5S and video Kaizen
Project ManagementResponsible for entire life cycle of all Manufacturing projects from strategic planning and budgeting to Implementation on the production floor.Development and training of manufacturing team personnelManufacturing Lead for all corporate projects
SkillsA Strong Leader that is able to create and develop high performance teamsEffective change management through communication, people and process development Extensive Lean Manufacturing ExperienceVery strong Mechanical Aptitude and Problem Solving skillsAbility to work in fast paced, dynamic environments
Work History
Business Unit Leader, Flexpipe Systems
Calgary, Alberta 2003 – 2012Promoted from Production Supervisor to Production Manager to Business Unit Leader in under 2 years.Responsible for 3 Business Units in the last 2 years.Daily Operations including monthly PL statement review.Planning and developing the growth of several Business Units.Integration of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Lead Hand, Ingenia Polymers
Calgary, Alberta 1997 – 2003Progressed through all 3 Production Operator levels in under 2 yearsEffectively managed production schedule and daily operations through an interim role as Production Coordinator (1 yr)Continued professional development by accepting a term role in the Maintenance department (4 months)Returned to Production in the position of Lead Hand.
Powder Coating Applicator, Bear Coat Canada
Calgary, Alberta 1992 – 1997Promoted to Lead Powder Coating Applicator within 3 monthsDeveloped alternative methods within the shop to increase the range of applications for powder coating. (including multiple applications, achieving two toned colours and applications on glass)Supported the company by completing custom orders with these new applications after hours, to increase commercial volumes during normal working hours.
Labour Forman, Double Stud Construction
Whitehorse, Yukon 1990 - 1992 Managed 6 labour position employees on a three story Hotel development and 16 unit multi-family Townhouse project.
Education
2009 Finance for Managers, Oak Leaf Training
2008 Improving Project Management Skills, Canadian Management Center
2005 Extrusion Seminar and Hands on Workshop, Pennsylvania College of Technology
1997- 2004 MSHA Leadership and Safety courses
1990 Electronics Engineering, SAIT