Project Manager Management
Resume:
Dale Prevost
Calgary, AB T3P 1B9
Contact : 1-403-***-****
Email : ****************@****.**
Experienced Manufacturing Production/Project Manager
An established manufacturing manager with 18 years of operations experience, with demonstrated achievements in manufacturing, project management and operational excellence. My objective is to contribute balanced expertise in production by leading people, planning, process, change and output. A dynamic leader, developing motivated teams and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Works closely and effectively with all levels of management and staff to satisfy project/productivity requirements. I am interested in broadening my knowledge of business and how to impact results in the operations group. My goal is to work with an organization that supports community and family values.
Areas of Expertise:
5S Lean Implementation
Career Highlights
Manufacturing Management:Successfully implemented a 5S program to the production floor by engaging the team on the value of the program and developing roles for the team members. Member of the operations leadership team that reviews and creates continuous improvement plans and problem solving techniques using Lean tools. Management accountabilities include recruitment, selection, employee performance management, training, leadership and mentoring staff.
Process Improvement:Designed and implemented a wood scrap tracking program, resulting in the establishment of base lines for cost improvements. This reduced rework, therefore reducing usage by 10%. Mobilized production teams, through motivation and support and direction to improve line layout and restructure work processes resulting in improved line efficiencies by 20%.
Team Leadership:Led a Aluminum Reduction Scrap Team initiative resulting in a reduction of aluminum scrap from 12.8% to Accountable for 6 production teams on a business unit to assist in improving the flow of the departments and by bringing stability to the business unit.Collaborated with the product development team and engineering teams to successfully implement new designs and trouble shoot known problems.
Dale J Prevost
Contact: 1-403-***-****
Professional Experience
Gienow Windows and Doors Calgary, AB 1994-2012
Privately owned window and door manufacturing company with over 300 employees in main branch.
Production Manager 2010-2012
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for various production lines with reports of up to 100 employees, accountable for operational, process improvements, setting targeted efficiencies and designating Key Point Indicators. Transitioned to Vinyl Business Unit in April 2012 to assist in bringing stability to the departments and improving flow and output. Received MVP award for achieving this in July of 2012.
Accountable for employee recruitment, selection, retention and performance management. Fostering team environment to bring about change and engage a continuous improvement philosophyMeeting production deadlines, setting departmental goals, and labor allocation.Identify quality concerns, review priorities and implement changes to improve quality output. Work closely with all other department managers to achieve success
Production Supervisor 2001-2010
Major Responsibilities:
Accountable for daily board completions for all designated production lines, work closely with employee's and help develop them. Responsible for meeting department efficiency targets and quality goals.
Established a reputation as a collaborative member of multi-disciplinary teams with strong leadership and inter personal communications skills.Dealt with performance issues promptly and effectively.Follows process designs accurately, while providing positive feedback of any design concerns.Designed a new production line with the engineering team to successfully implement the start up of a new product series resulting in receiving MVP award for collaborative efforts.
Group Leader 1994-2010
Major Responsibilities:
Work with employee's, meeting department goals, helping them achieve success through model behavior and best practices. Order material from supply chain, and organize work tasks for efficient completion.
Professional Development
Actively committed to continuing education through courses, seminars and workshops:Higher Power Solutions- Achieving Results Through People 2012 Alberta Construction Safety Association- Leadership for Safety Excellence 2012Frontline Leadership Course- Productivity Alberta 2011 AME Conference-Calgary AB 2011Dale Carnegie-Effective Communications & Human Relations/Skills for Success 2010
Technical Skills
Proficient in a variety of software applications on various platforms including:Microsoft Office Suite( Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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