Manager Management

ARTHUR W. C. COVEY

PO Box ***, ** Sunridge Avenue

Blackfalds, Alberta, T0M 0J0

Phone: 403-***-****

Messages: Answering machine

SKILLS: Cellular: 403-***-****

E-Mail: ********@*****.***

Management:

Utilize current and future management techniques to achieve established goals and objectives

(Lean, Supply Chain Management, TQC, ERP, MRP, J.I.T., Kan Ban, Continuous Improvement, ISO, etc.)Develop team skills to effectively achieve self directed work teamsIncrease customer service and quality in all areas of operation Review and utilize technology to increase competitiveness in the marketplaceAccelerate organization Continuous Improvement and Lean utilizing project management skills

Organization/Communication:

Introduce change as an ongoing process to retain a leadership rolePlan, organize and monitor activities according to prioritiesOrganize resources to maximize completion of projects on time and within budgetDescribe or explain information, concepts, ideas or instructions to othersInstruct and train others on both knowledge and skill-based topicsDevelop polices, procedures, and other SOP’s standard operating procedures

Self-Management:

Perform effectively under pressureWork co-operatively with a variety of individualsComplete flexibility on means and methods of achieving goals and objectivesPursue goals with commitment and take pride in accomplishmentsMaintain active participation in the community

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

2011 – 2012 Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. Innisfail, AB

Manufacturing Operations Manager / Production ManagerLead and mentored both Production and Materials Departments Improved material planning and production scheduling processesDeveloped and documented process to improve plant operations

2008 – 2010 Lee Specialties Ltd. Red Deer, AB

Production Manager / Purchasing SupervisorDeveloped process to re-implement poorly implemented ERP systemOperated both Production and Materials Departments after down sizingDeveloped and improved material planning and production scheduling processesCreated process to conducted annual Inventory with improved accuracy and speed

2007 - 2008 Leon’s Manufacturing Company Inc. Yorkton, SK

Manufacturing Operations ManagerDeveloped Department organization and team roles for Design, Materials and ProductionImplemented capacity based scheduling by Department and Product GroupImplemented Design Project and SR&ED status and tracking systemDeveloped new plant layout for increased efficiency

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RELATED EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:

2005 - 2007 Trailtech Inc. Gravelbourg, SKDeveloped plant organization and team roles for a staff of 100 + employeesRefined materials functions and production planning to better support productionImplemented capacity based scheduling and plant loading system and reports Lead and coach Lean Team in continuous improvementEstablished process for improved quality control and future ISO implementationReduced total lead times from order entry to customer shipment

Wermac Electric Inc. Calgary, AB

Materials ManagementDeveloped and improved material planning and production scheduling processesImplemented Encore IMPACT ERP materials and manufacturing modulesNegotiated improved contracts with all major suppliers

Longview Meat and Merchandise Ltd. Longview, AB

Plant Manager, Longview Beef Jerky, Federal Plant 480 Developed Bills of Material and costing data for all products and processes Implemented Quality and Continuous Improvement processes and plant budgets Set up PC network and file structures for all company data Reduced WIP Work in Process Inventory and shipping cycle times

E-Tronics Inc. Calgary, AB

Operations Manager – Battery Support Systems DivisionDeveloped project plan for product development and implementation of new Operating DivisionImplemented office design and installation Established production requirements and operating budgets

Plant Manager – EXACTA Controls DivisionImplemented Encore IMPACT ERP materials and manufacturing systemDeveloped and improved master production planning and scheduling processesDesigned and installed new plant layout for improved efficiency and material flow and storageEstablished plant functional organization and operating budgets

Special Projects – E-Tronics Inc.Set-up remaining operating divisions on Encore IMPACT ERP system Lead integration of all divisions and corporate offices on single networkImplemented new office layouts for two operating divisions and corporate officesCreated manufacturing, materials, and budget data for Blair Air Division

TransCanada Turbines, Calgary, AB

Materials ManagementImplemented ERP procedures and staff rolesDeveloped and improved material planning and storage processes

1995 Wittke Waste Equipment, Medicine Hat, AB

1996-1997 Materials ManagementImplemented materials functions and defined staff rolesDeveloped and improved production planning and scheduling processesInterfaced material role and responsibilities with other departmentsEstablished process for annual inventory

1991-1994 VC Star Electronic Inc., - Airdrie, AB / VC Star (US) Inc. - Costa Mesa, CA

Vice president and General Manager / Vice president - OperationsDirected all functions and operation of Canadian operationDeveloped business strategy for franchise operation in USAInterviewed, hired and trained US operations staff

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VC Star Electronics Inc., Calgary, AB

Plant ManagerSet up and operate plant for the production of video cassette rental machinesDeveloped all product data, bills of materials, routings, part data, costing, etc.Hired and trained all management staffSpecified and purchased all capital equipment and initial inventory

Westinghouse Canada Inc., Airdrie, AB

Manager - MaterialsIncreased (BOH) balance on hand accuracy from 50% to over 95%Decentralised storeroom functions to plant floor Reduced all material’s delivery cycle timesDeveloped western Canada transportation/logistics network

RELATED EDUCATION:

Certificate in Management Studies - Conestoga College, Cambridge, ONMRP, Master Production Planning, Purchasing, Shop Floor Control, Cost Management

Cincom Systems Inc., - Westinghouse Canada Inc., Hamilton ONMaterials Management, Materials Handling, Purchasing Management - SAIT, Calgary, ABBasic Financial Controls, Effective Supervision, Human Relations, Human Resources Management, MRP - Conestoga College, Cambridge, ONManagement Effectiveness, Systematic Layout Planning, Problem Analysis and Decision Making, Interaction Management - Westinghouse Canada Inc., Hamilton, ONWHIMS, Standard First Aid, CPR - Airdrie Emergency Services, Airdrie, ABVarious Fire/Emergency Courses - Alberta Fire Training School, Vermilion, AB

MEMBERSHIPS:

APICS / CAPIC - Canadian Production and Inventory Control Society

PERSONAL PROFILE:

PC literate - both DOS and Windows-based environments

- Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project

- ACT Contact management software

- Harvard Graphics, Power Point

- Cincom Systems - CONTROL MANUFACTURING (DEC system)

- Profit Key (UNIX MRP system)

- Kewill - MAX for WINDOWS ERP

- Visibility Manufacturing – WINDOWS ERP

- Syspro IMPACT – WINDOWS ERP

- Made2Manage – WINDOWS ERP

- Intuitive – WINDOWS ERP

- A variety of other DOS and WINDOWS programsTrainer for Emergency Services (Fire and Rescue)Emergency Co-ordinator of Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)

INTERESTS: Music, reading, electronics, Amateur Radio (Station Call VE6CPY)

REFERENCES: Excellent references will be provided at the interview

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