Terry Crow

PO Box ****, *** Ellis Drive

Corunna, ON N0N 1G0

519-***-**** http://ca.linkedin.com/in/terrycrow acbz5t@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Organized, results oriented Operations Manager with experience in chemical

manufacturing, automotive parts, component manufacturing and vehicle

production. Demonstrated capabilities in project management, Lean

manufacturing practices, automation, and equipment preventative and

predictive maintenance practices. Creates an energized workforce that meets

and exceeds all expectations. Proven track record of providing increased

production efficiency while maintaining all safety and quality targets.

Expertise in:

. GMS / EMS / PSM system operation and management.

. Handling hazardous chemicals including lead, asbestos and isocyanate.

. Automatic and Transfer presses and induction welding.

. Vacuum brazing and LASER welding, modular production processes.

. Preventative and Predictive maintenance.

. Proficient with computers, MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel)

Professional Experience

Agrium Advanced Technologies Courtright, ON 2009 - 2013

Operations Manager

Managed daily plant activities of 2 fabrication units manufacturing

chemical fertilizer operating on 24/7 schedule with international shipping

and receiving. Oversaw all aspects pertaining to plant performance

including safety, quality, production, shipping / receiving, production

efficiency and quality. Developed budgets and ensured budgetary concerns

were met in all day to day operations. Directed daily activities of 30 full

time employees working on a rotating shift schedule and coordinated

employee development, training and discipline.

. Improved safety training and employee awareness reducing Lost Time

Injuries rate to zero.

. Performed step by step review of system bottlenecks and restrictions

in production process using lean manufacturing practices improving

throughput 100% in the first year and 10% the following year.

. Reduced overhead costs by optimizing manpower and reducing overall

headcount by 10% while meeting and exceeding production requirements.

. Improved machine reliability by establishing routine maintenance

schedule.

. Developed procedures and policies ensuring compliance to legislated

requirements and corporate standards including EH&S, EMS and PSM

processes.

. Developed procedure to eliminate shipping errors, saving more than

$200K in first year, and significantly reducing complaints from

customers.

. Responsible for improvements in safety performance, production

throughput, Efficiency and Quality.

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General Motors of Canada Oshawa, ON 2003 -2009

Maintenance Supervisor

Managed skilled trades responsible for routine, scheduled and emergency

maintenance of equipment necessary to maintain the scheduled production

build in the Oshawa Truck plant body shop.

. Supported production operation, ensuring division produced leading

world class quality and performance.

. Reduced maintenance spare parts inventory burden by standardizing

controls and eliminating non-essential similar components.

. Optimized uptime preventative maintenance, reducing routine

maintenance overtime and costs.

. Planned and coordinated multiple modular builds and debugged

production cells, resulting in product model changeover being reduced

from traditional 10 to 12 week timeline to 2 weeks.

ACSYS Technologies Oshawa, ON 2002 - 2003

Decommissioning Project Supervisor

Managed contractor and trades in safely and effectively removing all

machines and equipment sold through auction prior to demolition of

facility. Oversaw disconnection of all power sources, air, water and

electrical, to facilitate a safe removal. Monitored outside contractors

ensuring compliance with all established safety standards and adherence to

agreed plans and schedules.

. Maintained accelerated timeline for completion of removal of all

valued assets prior to year-end facilitating early mobilization of

demolition contractor and resulting in significant tax benefits.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Motors of Canada (Peregrine, ACSYS) Oshawa, ON

Maintenance/Production Supervisor

Managed groups ranging from 35 to 75 employees with responsibilities for

operational maintenance, central maintenance, engineering services, forward

programs, production, quality and shipping/receiving. Expertise in

fabrication processes including central maintenance, lead battery

manufacturing, automotive BIW process, aluminum radiator production and a

variety of Metal Stamping presses.

. Utilized lean manufacturing principles in developing and refining

production processes.

. Certified LASER Safety Officer for in-house LASER Welding process.

. Created predictive maintenance plans utilizing CMMS, Vibration

Analysis and thermography, enabling identification and tracking of

both mechanical and electrical concerns.

Education

. Certificate of Qualification - Industrial Mechanic / Millwright

(#433A)

. Certified of Qualification - Maintenance Gas Fitter

. WSIB-JHSC Certified Management representative

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