Manager Six Sigma

Paul Pears

** ********* ***** ******* ** ? Calgary, AB

Cell# 587-***-**** ? Home # 403-***-**** ? *.*****@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

. Manager with 15+ years' experience in production management, strategic

planning, and development

. Integral in planning for revenue increases, dollar cost reductions and

sustainable yield improvements

. Introduce new methods into the manufacturing process and build stable

work forces

. Noted for problem-solving and troubleshooting

. Knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and processes

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Areas of Expertise

. Production Processes and Standards

. Cost Reduction and Revenue Gain

. Project Management

. Inventory and Materials Management

. Quality and Performance Improvement

. Assist Engineering and Maintenance dept. in troubleshooting equipment

. Develop training manuals, roll out training for staff

Personal Attributes

. Leader in safety, quality and service

. Self-motivated and committed; punctual, hardworking

. Decisive and detail-oriented

. Resourceful and strategic planner

Professional Capabilities & Experience

. Coach, develop and evaluate production team members to meet/exceed

performance expectations

. Build weekly schedule and modify as changes occur

. Create purchase orders, meet daily and weekly production targets,

handle shipping and receiving

. Staff scheduling, basic accounting, payroll, staff training,

advertising and promotional responsibilities, public relations,

computer operation

. Ensure company policies, health and Safety practices are being met

. Responsible for accurate moving inventory counts, coordinated with

suppliers, and maintaining annual budgetary guidelines of $2-3 million

per year

. Ensure that client expectations are being met, i.e. quality control

and delivery times

. Supervise production members in Continuous Flow Manufacturing

environment

. Coordinate fleet transportation of raw material, bulk inventory -

domestic and international shipments

. Communicate and improve on site performance metrics for safety,

quality, service and MOE costs

. Organize transportation for shipping final product using JIT

methodologies

. Responsible for organizing short term KANBAN storage at US warehouse

locations

. Light engineering of precious metals and the design of personal

jewelry, including gold and silver

. Liaising with other companies in direct competition and advertising as

applicable

Technical Skills & Knowledge

. Production software (MFG Pro, CLS, WMS, MACPAC, Fin Pro, DBR, PTP)

. MF GPro Subject Matter Expert Working knowledge of Microsoft Word,

Excel, Lotus Notes, internet/web

. ISO 9000/2000 knowledge & understanding

. Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Flow Manufacturing and J.I.T, Standard

work knowledge

CAREER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Co-Pack / Distribution Manager

2006 - Present

Trico Group

Ottawa, ON

Trico is an integrated contract packaging facility with 21 years'

experience in the printing and packaging industry. Climate controlled

facility with a flexible core work force trained in ISO Quality, Health &

Safety.

Team Leader/Supervisor

1996 - 2006

Shipping/Receiving

Slitter Operator

Silicone Coating Operator

Avery Dennison Fasson Canada Inc (ISO 9001/2000)

Ajax, ON

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive self-adhesive

solutions for consumer products and label materials in roll form, which are

sold to label converters and printers.

Manager

1991 - 1996

Megazone Lazer Complex

York, England, UK

Megazone was a laser tag entertainment complex

Supervisor 1986 -

1991

Western Precision

Penryn, England, UK

Western Precision was a specialty gold smith company specializing in

precious metals

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

. Participated in Six Sigma team projects involving ergonomics, safety

and production, using such tools as Failure Mode Effects Analysis &

Design of Experiments

. Six Sigma Green Belt Project - Redesigned Roll Material Transporting

Trays to reduce potential back injury by 70%

. Implemented MFGPro manufacturing software allowing live operation

throughout Canadian and American facilities

. Developed training manuals and rolled out training for MFGPro software

to production team members

. Assisted Engineering to develop a Standard operating system for a

slitter, giving operators standard settings, history records of

settings, and quality recording ability

EDUCATION

Advanced Training

. Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

. Zinger-Miller Leadership training

. Behaviour Based Safety Trained

Current Certifications

. H2S Alive

. Standard First Aid, CPR/AED LVLC

. Forklift

. Confined Space Entry & Rescue LVL I&II with Hatch Watch Attendant

. LOTO

. WHMIS

Helston School, Cornwall, England, U.K. - GSE with distinction

References available upon request

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