Manager Engineering
Resume:
Michael C. Lejkowski M.Sc. ME, MBA
** ********* ******, ********* **, Canada N5A 5W5
E-mail: ***********@***.***
ENGINEERING and OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Talented and accomplished business technology leader with over 30 years’ experience and proven ability to successfully direct engineering and manufacturing operations, project management, and support services operations. Highly successful in creating vision, identifying opportunities, and building successful organizations. Expertise in overseeing technology improvement initiatives and aligning information services with business goals. Proven track record of cutting costs while retaining and increasing productivity. Experienced with leading enterprise-wide implementations with a solid background in engineering and operations management. Highly proficient communicator effective at managing relationships between strategic leadership, third-party vendors, and clients. Areas of expertise:
Strategic Planning and Organizational Leadership
Technology Strategy, Direction and Roadmap
Business Process and System Integration
Application Architecture
Greenfield and Brownfield plants start-up
Emerging Technologies
IT/ERP/MRP Implementations
Product Design
Customer, Team and Partner Relations
New Product Launch and Management
Process and Productivity Improvement
Startup and High-Growth Organizations
Team Development and Leadership
Project Planning and Management
Restore profit/Operations turn-around
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recognized for consistent success in developing systems, plans, and procedures to streamline corporate and client operations, improve processes, and enhance performance.
Efficiently managed operational strategies and directed enterprise-wide implementation projects flawlessly while consistently delivering desired results and contributing to revenue producing activities.
Produced substantial cost savings, optimized systems, and successfully utilized technology and engineering solutions to maximize business efficiencies in a variety of intensely competitive industries.
Build and started up several manufacturing operations domestically and internationally.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Owner/Principal Consultant
MCL Consulting 2008 – present
Stratford, Ont.
Manufacturing Operations and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Consultant offering services in the following: Manufacturing Consulting, Productivity Improvement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, JIT Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Materials Management, Lean Material Handling, Material Storage Layout, Synchronous Material Flow Design, Plant Layout, Facilities Planning, Warehouse Design, Space Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, One P Flow, Capacity Planning, Throughput Analysis, Bottleneck Analysis, Operations Assessment, Workplace Design, Material Presentation, Work Measurement, Time Study, Work Simplification, Work Methods Design, Engineered Work Standards, Line Balancing, Cost Reduction Programs, Labor Planning, Performance Measurements, Project Management, Engineering Technical Reviews.
Past and present client list:
WBM, Skykon, Katana-Summit, Snap-on Tools, GE (Oil and Gas), Magna International, GM (presently on assignment)
General Manager – Edmonton, AB 02/2008-10/2012
Weldco Beales Mfg. and Weldco Hydra Lift
WBM – Attachments, WHL - track mounted cranes. As a member of the Executive Management Team with full P/L responsibility accountable for directing overall manufacturing and quality control strategies, programs, and operations of two manufacturing plants. Management and utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives. Maintaining authority over budget scheduling, negotiations for purchasing and supply agreements and programs. Oversee Sales (inside sales and account managers) and Business Development departments to ensure maximum alignment with customer needs.
Directing and maintained full P/L responsibility for two plants.
Creation and implementation of organizational structure, policy and procedures for company as a whole.
Directing production rump-up, training program as well hiring of all personnel.
Industries: Energy, Oil and Gas, Construction OEM, Heavy Manufacturing.
Processes: Metal Processing, Plasma Cutting, Welding, Machining (CNC, Conventional), Paint, Assembly, Installation, Crane Inspection and Repair Services. Aftermarket parts manufacturer and distribution.
Director of Technology, Integration (Director of Engineering &R&D) 04/2006-02/2008
DMI Industries, Fargo, ND
Member of Executive management team responsible for tactical alignment of the strategy related to directing and the managing of technical issues and initiatives such as Engineering, Quality, Design, Research and Development, Facility Layouts, Greenfield as well Brownfield. Process Documentation, Implementation, and Process Improvements across multiple international facilities.
Established a world class engineering and quality organization which attracted clients over more established competitors. Established QA department and reporting that demonstrated true cost of quality.
Planned and built the engineering and R&D department from scratch, including a state-of-the-art testing lab and prototype facility.
Established release criteria and effectively managed over 20 simultaneous company projects.
Designed product development management tracking tool to analyze progress and minimize risks.
Increased company’s revenue by 120% over a one-year period.
Dramatically increased number of active customers from 2 to 6 within one year.
Collaborated with clients to consistently meet or exceed performance requirements and expectations
Industries: Energy, OEM, Heavy Manufacturing. On shore wind towers.
Processes: Metal Processing, Plasma Cutting, Welding, Machining (CNC, Conventional), Paint, Assembly, Installation.
Design Engineering Leader (Manager) 03/1999-04/2006
DaimlerChrysler Auburn Hills, MI
Jeep Truck Engineering, Exteriors Product Design/Release Engineering for Fascias Module, W/House Liners, S/Steps, Running Boards, Fascia Supports and Rear Bumper Beam- HB and HG 2007/8 programs. Special assignments for new supplier’s development, APQP, PSO’s and PPAP’s. SVPT – Underbody special investigations projects, Magnesium Front Radiator Support, Front End Module including Head Lamps, Radiator Assembly. CoC Underbody SVPT. Working very closely with Liberty Technical Affairs on various applications for Magnesium and other lightweight materials as well as MPM (metal-plastic-metal) for NVH application usage throughout the platform.
Product Design/Release Engineer /Engineering Program Leader (03/1999-03/2001)
Minivan Platform Body in White Engineering. Responsible for design and release of Upper Body components and assemblies. Liaison with tools sources: sheet metal stamping and hydro forming suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality product for assembly plants operations. Launch team leader for Upper Body in WAP, SLAP and Graz Austria (Certification completed in 40 days)
Advanced Engineering and Programs Manager 04/ 1996- 03/ 1999
The Narmco Group Windsor, ON
Responsible directly to the CEO of the Narmco Group, primary responsibility include customer liaison and primary contact for major programs such as 2001 RS Minivan. Working closely with Narmco’s Sales Department I have direct involvement with, estimating, process engineering, tool engineering, and tool and die shops, welding and assembly systems groups. Regular involvement with Product Eng. of MPE has resulted in substantial growth in sales for all Narmco’s divisions. Daily involvement with BIW, Powertrain, and Engine and Underbody Customer Engineering personnel is a major part of providing Narmco’s services to its accounts.
Industries: Tier I Automotive components, assembly manufacturer, Processes Automation, Tools and Dies.
Processes: Metal Processing, Forming, Stampings and Sub-Assemblies, Welding, Components and Tools and Dies Machining (CNC, Conventional), Paint, Electro coating.
Guyan Machinery a division of Guyan Int'l – Plant Manager Barboursville, WV
Corporate, Special Project Manager-Guyan International 1992-1996
Special Project Manager - Management / supervision of projects, quality assurance, machining processes, design engineering, metallurgical and heat treatment engineering, metal finishing, statistical process control, and start-up of new facilities ( Premco Hydraulic China Operations)
Selected highlights: Serve as a Corporate Executive responsible directly for the Chairperson and CEO in formulating short and long term business strategy. Translate business development/ expansions goals into comprehensive turnkey solutions. Traveled throughout the world, as a corporate liaison, lunching profitable joint ventures and penetrating global markets.
Plant Manager - Maintained full P&L responsibility for Guyan Machinery (Coal mining and coal processing equipment manufacturer and distributor) as a Plant Manager with mandate to restore profit for this division or close it.
Served as a board member “Carshiel Ind.” Huntington, WV 1995-1996, Board Committee member: Engineering Technology Advisory Committee, Marshal University, Huntington, WV 1994-1996.
Industries: Mineral Equipment OEM, Hydraulic Pumps and Motors, Blowers High volume OEM. Manufacturing.
Processes: Metal Processing, Casting, Welding, Machining (CNC, Conventional), Testing, Paint, Assembly, Turn Key Processing Plants, Reengineering, Equipment Refurbishment, Field Services.
Fleet Industries a Division of Fleet Aerospace Corp 1988-1992
Director of Engineering, Plant Engineering and Maintenance, Ind. Health & Safety Fort Erie, ON
Contributed technical and management expertise to operational efficiency and business growth of this prestigious aircraft components’ manufacturer, reported directly to the President and CEO. Directed operations, engineering, tool manufacturing, plant engineering, maintenance, hazardous waste classification and disposal. Functioned as a corporate liaison to the Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Labor.
Selected highlights: Developed, administered and controlled the capital budget and expense plan; hands-on vendor sourcing and purchasing. Managed large projects; utilizing specialized computer applications for cost estimating; handled engineering tendering and appropriations; selected contractors and contract negotiations. Directed and professionally developed management, supervisory and project engineering personnel. Instrumental in the monorail system implementation, ensuring compliance with Boeing’s specifications for phosphoric acid anodizing process.
Industries: Tier I Aerospace Components, Assembly Manufacturer, Assembly Tools and Fixtures for same.
Processes: Non Ferrous Metal Processing, Forming, Stretching, Welding, High Volume Aluminum and Magnesium Components, Fiber reinforced composites, Machining (CNC, Conventional), Testing, Paint, Chemical Treatment, Assembly.
Manager of Engineering / Plant Engineer 1986-1988
The Complax Corporation Windsor, ON
Instrumental in building and starting-up a new compression molding facility servicing automotive customers.
Selected highlights: Saved $ 1.7 million with 2- month early start-up of compression molding plant; achieved 40% capacity within only 5 months and 1.8 GM’s rating target for excellence. Formulated policy and procedure in areas of: emergency evacuation, spill, material control, QC/QA, SPC, PM and engineering standards. Specification, selection, procurement, installation supervision and commissioning of all production and plant equipment. Training of production and technical support personnel.
Industries: Automotive. Supplier of Exterior Body Panels’.
Processes: Compression and Injection Molding, Compounding. Paint and Assembly.
H&S Hydrotech 1983-1986
General Machinist/ Tool and Die Maker/Shop Foreman Oakville, ON
Selected highlights: Functioned as a Plant Foreman in 1986, executing and supervising prototype design, drafting and construction of high pressure hydraulic equipment and special application hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and cylinders.
Industries: OEM of High Pressure Cylinders and Equipment mainly for engine and transmission casting equipment.
Processes: Conventional, CNC Machining, Assembly, Installation.
PONAR- WAFUM, “The Lathe Factory” 1974-1982
Machinist,
Technologist- Prototype Design and Build Department,
Plant Manager- Prototype Design and Build Division Wroclaw, Poland
Industries: OEM Machine Tools and Automated Machining Centers.
Education
Master of Science- Mechanical Engineering
Master of Business Administration
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
General Machinist
Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Project/Program Manager
Professional Affiliations
Senior Member: Institute of Environmental Sciences, Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Member: Society of Plastic Engineers
Languages: Polish, Russian, English, some Italian and Slavic languages.
Hobbies: Photography, Woodworking, Computer’s Applications, Gardening, Cooking, Golf, Volleyball
Professional and personal references available upon request.
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