Ted Howard

*** **** ******

Windsor Ontario

289-***-****

E-Mail: aboroy@r.postjobfree.com

Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY

Accomplished Maintenance Manager with expertise in technology development, coordination of all maintenance activities, strategic planning skills seeking a challenging position in manufacturing.20 yrs+ maintenance management experience Core competencies include, project management, maintenance of injection moulding, assembly, robotics, blow moulding, facilities improvements, facilities management, safety/environmental legislation, continuous improvements, cost reductions and meeting or exceeding key metrics.Results oriented decisive leader with a proven success in managing teams in achieving a high level of customer satisfaction. Tendency to thrive in a dynamic environment while remaining focused on what is requiredProven project management, systems development and implementation abilitiesExperience with budgetary responsibility of up to $4.5 millionStrong Leadership ability to motivate people and complete projects on time Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing principles – TPM, Kaizen, Six SigmaExperience implementing TPM maintenance strategy, CMMS (4 locations)Able to achieve results and motivate people to complete business objectivesHands-on management style and team approachAble to develop policy manuals, instructional tools that meet QS/TS international standardsStrong project management skills, which includes the design, and installation of large capital projects for both facilities and manufacturing processes.Experience overseeing the selection, purchasing, removal and installation of major capital equipment.Experience negotiating all maintenance related contracts for both facility and capital projects.Proven analytical abilities resulting in efficiency gains in yields, downtime and safety. Ability to plan, organize multiple projects simultaneously.Significant troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Innovative and effective at improving manufacturing work flow, productivity, and quality. Experience with the development and maintenance of departmental budgets.Managing and participating in a successful Health and Safety Committee reducing risk and injuries through analysis and improvements thus reducing costs.Knowledgeable about environmental impacts and legislation

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implemented Computerized Maintenance System in four automotive OEM mould/paint/assembly facilities.Designed and fabricated a 20 x 40ft downdraft waterwash booth complete with 4 Robot (Fanuc) for additional film build requirements in a fascia painting facilityCo-Chair for Joint Health and Safety Committee.Managed and coordinated all maintenance activities of a 3-facility organization.Managed the installation of a 3000-ton injection moulding machine complete with full assembly automation lights-out technology work cell resulting in a cost savings of over $200,000 per year.Managed a budget of $4.5 million, operational expenses and maintenance related capital projects.Instituted T5 lighting technology allowing for use of automation to reduce lighting electrical consumption.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Paintline Consultant (4 mth contract) 2011

McCloskey International, Peterborough, ON.

Evaluate current paint facility process flow Implement - Lean Mfg. techniques – 5S, WhiteBoard Meetings, performance metrics Design future paint facility and present results to CEO and European Manager

Business Development 2005 - Present

CropCircles Develop and load product onto website.Expand store facilities/product line (from 900sqft to 2700sq ft)

Maintenance Manager 2007 - 2009

Butcher Enterprises, Brampton, ON.

Oversee 2 location operation – pulleys, exterior components and chrome wheel painting –

totaling approx. 90,000 sq. ft. and 95 employeesImplement cost cutting measuresRecruited by former GM at Ventra; downsized after one of two facilities was closed

Maintenance Consultant 2006 - 2007

Ventra Plastics, Peterborough, ON.

400,000 sq. ft. facility housing 8 – 3000ton injection molding presses, automated paint facility, warehousingAssist Maintenance Manager – weekendsEnsure scheduled work is completed and all facilities are functioning properlyManage maintenance and capital projects

Maintenance Manager 2003 - 2006

Decoma Plastcoat, Brampton, ON.

Supervised 28 trades, 1 Jr Engineer, One PlannerCo-Chair for Joint Health and Safety Committee.7day 24hr operation, non-union3 facilities, 450 employees, 15 injection molding presses up to 3000 ton, Paint facility, Warehouse, including 300,000 sq. ft. injection mold plant producing exterior trim automotive componentsConvert manual tracking maintenance program to CMMS (MP2)Budget responsibility 4.5M.Managed the installation of a 3000 ton injection moulding machine complete with full assembly automation lights-out technology work cell resulting in a cost savings of over $200,000 per year.Plant-wide Lighting improvements – T5Managed all Facility, Plant, capital projects.

Maintenance Manager 1999 - 2003

ABC Exterior / Interior Systems, Toronto, ON.

600 employee (at peak) non-union exterior parts plant (spoilers, etc.), downscaled to 350

after leading installation of additional automated processesSelect and Hire entire maintenance team for paint lineImplement CMMS – MP2Given full plant (blow moulding / assembly / paint line) responsibility after one yearManaged all Facility, Plant, capital projects.

Operations Manager 1995 - 1999

Coatings Unlimited Inc., Maple, ON.

Established industrial coating / part painting business Achieved QS 9000 within first year of operationOversaw 40 employeesDesigned facility, purchased and installed all equipment Dissolved company after business downturn

Maintenance Manager 1989 - 1995

PaintPlas (1989) Inc.

200,000sq ft automotive fascia paint facilityInitiated a 1 hour cleaning program thereby allowing facility to achieve 23hr production scheduleSourced an installed Fanuc robots allowing for a fully automated paint application

Tool & Die Maker 1986 - 1989

General Motors Canada, Oshawa, ON.

** prior: worked for Tarxien (injection molding, 35 machines) in Tool & Die and approx. 3 yrs as Tool Shop Mgr

EDUCATION

Certified Tool and Die Maker -1982

IBM (Boca Rotan, Fla)Assembly robot training – program design, write, compile, and execution.Proficient in all Microsoft Office, MP2- CMMS, MS Project applications.Certified Health and Safety Level 1 and 2

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