Management Manager
Resume:
Ray Purchase
Objective A Production/Operations/Logistics Management position with a
progressive company, which requires strong leadership and
managerial skills to successfully meet and exceed
Summary organizational objectives.
Self-motivated, hands-on, dedicated professional with over 20
years of managerial experience. Proven ability and
transferable skills essential to manage and motivate teams of
employees to exceed organizational expectations. Excels at
team building, strong leadership, negotiation, time management
and organizational skills. Able to effectively communicate in
a multi cultural environment. Thrives in a fast paced,
challenging and high-pressured environment.
Experience Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 (Department Downsized) Griffith
Laboratories Toronto, ON
Production/ Process Improvement Supervisor - 35 Direct Reports
Drove Continuous Improvement to quantitatively and
qualitatively improve costs, quality and service
Train and educate the organization and implement continuous
improvement
Focused on plant wide issues and inter-plant initiatives
including developing synergies and business opportunities to
optimize processes
Developed solutions to complex situations involving multiple
departments and concerns
Coached and mentored others to have them 'buy in' to changes
in old and new process in order to increase efficiencies
Conveyed information in understandable terms to all levels of
the organization
Formulated and implemented process improvements to increase
quality, efficiency and reduce costs.
Developed systems and metrics to measure and evaluate both
productivity and individual performance and contribution on an
on-going basis
Reviewed production schedules, determined work force
requirements, and monitored production to ensure customer
requirements were met
Responsible for Quality Control
Inventory control
Provided leadership, planning, technical direction,
communication and coaching to ensure a seamless transition to
new processes which improved efficiencies
April 2010 - Nov 2013 (Left for better opportunity) Nikken
Canada Mississauga, ON
Operations / Production Supervisor - 20 Direct Reports
Responsible for company wide operations, including
Distribution Logistics, Budget, Purchasing, Scheduling, and
Vendor relations
Planned and led daily operations
Implemented Health & Safety and Employee Policies
Familiar with and ensured compliance with Health Canada
regulations
Responsible for developing, implementing and adhering to
budgets
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement and operational
efficiency
Reduced staffing levels while maintaining operational
efficiencies
Re-negotiated contracts with major shipping carriers and
suppliers for substantial cost savings
Promoted a positive 'can do' organizational culture
P & L experience
Controlled capital investment to maintain and improve the
facility
Implemented a J.I.T. business model
Jan 2010 - April 2010 (Contract) True North
Power NG Ayr, ON
Operations / Production Supervisor (Solar Energy & Wind
Turbine Systems)
Responsible for company-wide operations including Production
(CNC, Metal Fabrication, Solar Panel Mount Assembly,
Shipping), Scheduling, Purchasing, & Maintenance.
Planned and led daily operations.
Responsible for supplier relations & materials management
Controlled capital investment to maintain and improve the
facility
Established organizational production targets
Promoted a culture of operational efficiency
Increased productivity & efficiencies by an average of 20%
Implemented Health & Safety and Employee Policies.
Aug 2007 - Nov 2009 (Company Bankruptcy) ALC Manufacturing
Inc. Toronto, ON
Plant Manager - 5 Direct Reports & 80 Indirect Reports
Responsible for plant operations including 5 production
departments (CNC, Stamping Press, Brake Press, Shipping,
Assembly), scheduling, and maintenance.
Planned, organized, reviewed and led daily operations.
Responsible for customer/ supplier relations & materials
management
Established, implemented and reviewed the organizational
budget
Planned and controlled capital budget to maintain and improve
facility
Established organizational production targets
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement/ operational
efficiency
Created a unified company infrastructure that aligned with the
business mission strategy
Reduced staff levels while increasing productivity by an
average of 15%
Introduced 3 axis CNC robotic bending machines to increase
productivity & decrease labour costs
Implemented ISO 9001 certification
Established and implemented safe work practices, including a
new Health and Safety Policy, reducing Workers Compensation
claims by 20%
Sourced and re-negotiated contracts with suppliers at an
annual savings of $500 000
Lead negotiator in collective agreement talks and all other
dealings with the UFCW
Responsible for progressive discipline and ongoing training/
mentoring of staff
Implemented lean manufacturing principles, including 5s and
KANBAN
P& L experience
1998 - 2007 (Left for better opportunity)
Ipex Inc. Mississauga, ON
Plant Supervisor - Back Up Production Manager
Four direct supervisory reports, 100 indirect reports in a
24/7 facility with annual sales of $80 million
Responsible for multiple production lines: Extrusion,
Thermoforming, Injection Molding and Blow Molding
Scheduled production in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Project prioritization decision-making.
Reviewed production schedules, determined work force
requirements, and monitored production to ensure customer
requirements were met
Formulated and implemented process improvements to increase
quality, efficiency and reduce costs.
Created all machine SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and
expected outputs
Responsible for Quality Control
Tracked and ensured Health and Safety standards were met
Responsible for progressive discipline
Led cross-functional teams. Developed and implemented cross
training programs for employees reducing order turn-around
times by 15%.
Improved manufacturing outputs by 40% over 12 months
Implemented lean manufacturing principles including 5s and
KANBAN
Jan 1993 - Aug 1998 (Left for better opportunity)
Freshground Foods Brampton, ON
Production Supervisor - 30 Direct Reports
Responsible for all daily production
Reviewed production schedules, determined work force
requirements, and monitored production to ensure customer
requirements were met
Responsible for progressive discipline and ongoing training/
mentoring of staff
Responsible for Quality Control
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Provincial and
Federal Health and Safety regulations
Familiar with all GMP and HAACP regulations
Education 2010 - Present University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Business Management for Professionals
2007 - 2009 Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
Business Fundamentals
1991 - 1993 Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
Loss Prevention Management
Other Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Dangerous Good Spill Response
Skills Training
Trained in WHIMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System)
Trained in Systematic Cause Analysis Technique for accident
investigation
Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Employment Standards Act, WHIMIS, TSSA, GMP practices and CSA
Standards, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
Certified IAPA Management representative for the JHSC
Extensive knowledge of Ontario Labour Law and the WSIB
processes
Extensive knowledge of Health Canada policies and regulations
Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Familiar with the implementation of a J.I.T. business model
Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email,
JDEdwards, SAP. Knowledge of MRP (Manufacturing System and
Processes) & MPS (Master Production Schedule)
Familiar with Cad Key and Master Cam programs
Ability to interpret shop drawings & blueprints
Strong business acumen
Extensive knowledge of TPM management systems
Extensive experience negotiating and interacting with unions
Extensive knowledge of computerized tracking systems and
customs regulations
Familiar with creating and driving KPI programs/metrics
References Available Upon Request
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