Manager Sales

AMIT PATEL

** ********* **. *******, ** L*B*G* Canada C: 416-***-****

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Profile: Operations Manager

Outstanding track record of instituting operational excellence, people leadership and strong financial performance in manufacturing, automotive and CPG environments.

Changed corporate culture & promoted empowerment. Created and aligned the strategic plan with the company’s vision, goals and objectives, through the cultivation of resources and managing KPI’s in productivity, quality and safety, improving overall operational efficiency.

Focused on eliminating waste by leveraging a range of Continuous Improvement Methodologies. Proven success in driving a fact-based, process-driven approach to problem solving. Utilizing Lean, Six Sigma and other tools to identify innovative solutions to systemic productivity, quality and cost related challenges.

Achieved 13+ consecutive years of ZERO lost-time due to accident. Championed numerous safety initiatives, facilitated rigorous training programs and instituted stringent safety standards across all plant operations.

Core Competencies Include:

Strategic Planning & Execution Quality Systems & Metrics (HACCP, TS & ISO) Full P&L and Budget Oversight

Project Management Lean Six Sigma, 5S, TPS, TQM, JIT, & Kanban Supply Chain Management

Professional Experience

LINCOLN ELECTRIC – Mississauga, ON

Lincoln Electric is the world’s largest manufacturer of industrial welding equipment and consumables. The Automation division of LE specializes in the design, integration and installation of complete robotic and mechanized welding solutions for various industries including: Oil/Gas, Automotive, Pipe/Tank, Construction & Transport, amongst others.

OPERATIONS MANAGER – AUTOMATION DIVISION July 2014-August 2017

Responsibility over $25M in sales & $1.5M in inventory. Champion all daily operations involving production, service, quality, and warehousing/distribution and purchasing. Set department policies, procedures, goals, and objectives in-line with company global vision. Review, action and report all aspects of the business; operational and financial performance, sales activity and KPI’s on a monthly basis. Assess staffing requirements, cost reduction opportunities, and continuous improvement programs. Lead a team of 7 Dept. Managers, 27 in total.

Acting General Manager for Automation Division from Feb – May 2017, upon departure of previous General Manager.

Developed Strategic Plan in collaboration with GM, redefining organizational identity and product offering, optimal re-allocation of resources resulting in a 33% increase in sales from $19M (2014) to $30M (2017 - based on orders)

Streamlined Environmental Department by increasing avg. GPM / project by 5%; through stringent project tracking methods, reducing overages, improving project capacity, customer delivery dates and satisfaction.

Streamlined Project Tracking process by launching a Gantt Style tracking system utilizing CPM & key milestones to measure overall project delivery; Reducing internal avg. delivery timing from +/-4 Day to +/-1 Day.

$200 K+ Savings to date by championing facility-wide projects (Service Cell, QA checklist, heating/cooling, LED lighting, MRO spend, etc.) focused on operational efficiency.

Implemented 5S Program successfully; significantly increasing storage capacity by 33%, while reducing footprint by 30% by instituting 5S methodologies, significantly improving functionality and visual appeal of facility.

Improved overall Inventory Accuracy and reduced Excess & Obsolete Inventory utilizing established techniques, reducing ABS Difference from 10.7% to 5.9% and $0 net loss; Reduced E&O inventory by 49% from $950K to $488K.

Mentored and developed up-and-coming talent into leadership or optimal positions by assessing key transferrable skills and aligning organizational needs. Resulted in improved individual engagement and overall performance.

Maintained 3+ years of zero lost-time accidents status by instituting NEW JH&SC, Monthly Meetings & Facility Inspections and Near Miss Reporting; earned of # 1 of 44 Lincoln Companies rated by FM Global.

MARS CANADA – Bolton, ON

Mars Petcare is the world’s leading pet nutrition and health care business, whose purpose is to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®. They believe that pets make our lives better and that pet ownership brings joy and benefits that should be accessible to everyone. Mars Petcare food brands include PEDIGREE®, IAMS®, ROYAL CANIN®, GREENIES®, CESAR®, NUTRO® and SHEBA®.

OPERATIONS MANAGER – Mars Petcare December 2010-June 2014

Managed all daily operations involving production, pricing, quality, distribution and operational performance (KPI’s). Product responsibility over the company's largest single brand representing 20% of total sales volume. Established staffing requirements, cost reduction opportunities and program improvement needs. Developed and led team of 20 direct reports, plus up to 50 temporary associates.

Boosted associate engagement from 3.08 to 4.45 Gallup score and associate satisfaction by 27% through use of 360-degree feedback and action tools.

$1.5M cumulative savings by driving CI projects geared for operational improvements to multiple high-volume lines.

Cut unplanned downtime in half and enhanced product/packaging workflow by spearheading successful implementation of first phase of 5S program plant-wide.

Streamlined workflow and reduced manpower by 15% representing $300K annual savings by process mapping product lines and establishing time and motion studies to rebalance three lines.

Maintained 3+ years zero lost-time accidents by championing JHSC & instituting weekly Management Safety Walks.

MAGNA INTERNATIONAL – Concord, ON

A leading global automotive supplier with 327 manufacturing operations and 100 product development, engineering and sales centres in 29 countries. With over 161K employees focused on delivering superior value to their customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing. Customers include over 100 OEM, Tier 1, Truck and Non-Auto including: GM, Toyota, Freightliner & Samsung

PRODUCTION MANAGER September 2004-February 2010

Managed all aspect of production including productivity, quality, planning (ERP), change and performance management activities. Facilitate on-time launches and champion ALL continuous improvement activities. Evaluate & adjust staffing to budget. Ensured KPI’s and attainment goals are met and exceeded. Led team of 30 full-time and 10+ temps.

Reduced overtime costs by $120K annually, while increasing production capacity 33%+ by leading effort to increase lift gate latch capacity on high volume assembly line.

Delivered $150K annual cost savings, reduced 90% obsolescence, and minimized launch delays by developing and implementing web-based Engineering Change Tracker.

Facilitated on-time launch of multiple Chrysler, Ford, GM, Nissan, VW, and Freightliner programs into production and with minimal obsolescence.

Achieved 5+ years record of zero lost-time accidents by consistently and effectively facilitating JHSC activities.

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT PROJECT MANAGER January 2000-September 2004

Championed Six Sigma philosophy, methodology, and programs using tools such as: Pareto, FMEA, Gauge R&R, and SPC, to improve process capability and eliminate defects/waste. As process flow specialist, consulted on bottlenecks and material flow issues on high volume lines. Trained, mentored and supported new Black, Green and White Belt candidates.

Generated $1.2M annualized cost savings and boosted operational efficiency by up to 27%, leading 11 large-scale Six Sigma projects involving manufacturing, procurement, and process improvement.

Obtained $500K annual cost savings on pre-assembled latch housing from Asian supplier by migrating tooling, production, and assembly in house.

Mentored 3 Green Belt candidates to secure certifications.

Education, Certification and Skills

YORK UNIVERSITY; Toronto, ON - Bachelor of Administrative Studies in Management

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE; Toronto, ON - Certified Quality Assurance Technician

SIX SIGMA CONSULTANTS; Aurora, ON - Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Software: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), MS Project, MS Visio, Minitab, SAP, CMS, Glovia, Simul8, TMS

Languages: Fluent English and Basic French

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