A NTHONY M MANNEL LA

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Niagara Falls, On L2J 3Y8

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Qualifications

• Over 20 years of experience in various functional verticals within a manufacturing facility

• Managed manpower, machinery, methods and materials to achieve company metrics.

• Optimized processes to achieve high levels of productivity within budgetary requirements.

• Effective communicator and trainer of employees in a work environment.

• Well versed in applicable Government laws and acts with respect to Environment and Health and

Safety.

• Coordinated with peers to produce high quality engine and transmission assemblies within takt

t ime.

• Developed and implemented SOP and standardized work on Engine Assembly operations.

• Used 5 WHY process of problem solving to determine root cause and design and implement

corrective actions.

• Developed solutions to complex issues using analytical processes and “outside the box” approach.

• Employed the use of standardized work to achieve safety and quality metrics within takt time.

• Provided training and supported implementation of lean manufacturing systems.

• Well versed and experienced implementer of quality standards such as QS 9000 and ISO 14001

• Above average computer skills with the ability to prepare and present detailed and technical

documents.

• Team oriented with strong leadership skills

• High level of dependability and the ability to make timely decisions with minimal supervision.

• Highly organized and detail oriented ensuring adherence to documented standards.

• Safety/environmental and ergonomics oriented.

Manpower: Temp worker for Venest 2013 to Present

• Trained in operations in NSW

• Press unloader on Press 3,4,5,6,7,9.

CAIRSS: Manager of vehicle standards 2010 to 2013

• Support and manage strategies for National Safety and Security programs in automotive.

• Implement approach to compliance verification for manufacturers

• Implement continuous improvement projects for CAIRSS certified aftermarket automotive products

G M Canada 1996-2009

P roduction Supervisor

• Proficient and experienced in managing work forces in excess of 110 people.

• Supervisor of machining, forge, manual and automated operations.

• Supervisor of automated engine and transmission assembly processes on three shifts.

• Responsible for daily production targets and reporting of key metrics in SPQRC (Safety, People,

Quality, Responsiveness and Cost).

• Responsible for daily allocation of job assignments while ensuring budgetary requirements are met

w ith respect to manpower, machine uptime and material flow.

• Proven and experienced leader and motivator of diverse work forces.

• Proven success in the appropriate use of discipline of employees to modify inappropriate behaviours.

• Well versed in quality systems (QS9000, ISO9001, ISO 14001 and TS16949 certifications).

• Familiar with material handling delivery methods and safety requirements.

• Well versed and experienced in ergonomic and safety practises with a view to driving down

recordable incidents and lost time accidents.

• Responsible for full investigation, documenting and reporting to upper management recordable

i ncidents and lost time accidents.

• Experienced in the daily use of the 5WHY problem solving technique to provide continuous

i mprovements in Company key metrics SPQRC (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost).

• Facilitated daily problem solving meetings to identify areas of improvement, and timelines for

completion of corrective actions.

• Provided support to help drive continuous improvement while maintaining acceptable levels of

p roductivity and employee involvement.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in Labour law. Extensive knowledge and certification in safety

systems and application to the Occupational Safety Act.

• Well trained and versed in WHM IS, Lockout and many occupational related government standards

and laws.

• Able to develop reports and presentations using Microsoft Excel and Power point. Proficient at

conducting presentations to small and large groups.

M aintenance Support Supervisor

• Responsible for support of Maintenance operations during regular time and overtime.

• Familiar with the operation and repair of most mechanical and electrical systems used in industry.

• Adept at problem solving a wide array of maintenance issues.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to assign trades to tasks based on skill level and equipment

familiarity.

• Experienced in determining the safety r isks associated with equipment repair in order to develop an

effective maintenance plan.

• Familiar with TPM and maintenance of equipment to TPM schedules

Lean Manufacturing trainer/support

• Trainer and implementer of Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, JIT, TPM, VSM lean manufacturing systems.

• Experienced in the use and implementation of Toyota system of lean manufacturing.

• Directly involved in plant continuous improvement as well as provide education and motivation for

employees to support lean initiatives.

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Quality Systems Launch Manager

• Responsible for internal quality systems as well as supplier quality systems.

• K nowledgeable in the APQP, PPAP and run at rate processes.

• Responsible for ensuring the adherence to GM quality metrics by Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

• Responsible for Total System Tryout (TST) for the launch of new products.

• Experienced in designing and implementing quality systems on an Engine Launch Team.

• Use and implementation of SPC, FMEA, gauge R&R and a number of quality systems and

standards.

• Developed and implemented hot test program.

• Provided SOP documentation and training for employees.

• Technical expertise and support for outside vendors and merged with the efforts of internal

engineering teams.

• Chaired, designed and managed pre and post prototyping meetings and strategies for line side

t rials.

• E nsured flawless launch of new engines and achieve run at rate.

Ford Motor Company (Niagara Glass division) 1986-1993

• Production supervisor of glass cutting, grinding and bending operations

Achievements

• Trained well over 200 employees in lean manufacturing for successful plant wide implementation

Education

2012 APICS Lean Manufacturing Green Belt Certification Program (In process)

1980-1985 McMaster University Bachelor of Science Metallurgy and Materials Science Minor in Ceramic

E ngineering

T raining Courses/ Licences/Designations

2014 Composites Infusion molding course

2012 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification ( in process)

2010 Kolbe Profile completed

2010 Success Mastery program

2009 GMS Intensive training (Lean Manufacturing, 5S)

2009 First Aid re-certification

2009 Labour Relations/ HR training for unionized employees

2008 Simulated Work Environment for lean factory development 3 day course

2008 Confined Space Training

2008 Roof Access Training

2006 APQP t raining

2005 GMS 5 day training course Instructor (Lean Manufacturing, 5S)

2002 Power lockout refresher training

1999 WHM IS training

1998 Constraint Management

1997 Plant Management 1 day simulation Testing

1996 First Aid Certification

1996 Labour Relations/HR Unionized Employee Discipline Training

1990 Conflict Management Training

1989 Energy Control and Power Lockout 5 day intensive training

1988 SPC t raining Course

1986 Dale Carnegie Course Graduate

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