A NTHONY M MANNEL LA
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