Walter Policarpo
Toronto, Ontario M6k 2K4
416-***-**** act2zb@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Customer and quality-focused manufacturing management professional that provides the strategic vision and leadership that drive operational process and productivity. More than 5 Years of progressive Experience in production and maintenance management.
Qualifications:
Multi-dimensional hands-on manufacturing professional providing leadership. Strong knowledge of lean principles and six sigma. Skilled in relationship building, metals, plastic, engineering and manufacturing line management. Accomplished in planning and executing projects from concepts through production. Proficient skills in Primavera and Maximo software. Highly organized and detail oriented. Member of Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC).
Demonstration and accomplishments in:
Strategic Planning
Business Management
Manufacturing Techniques
Production Management
Project Management
Quality Management
lean manufacturing green belt certified
Leadership / Motivation
Employment
Production manager Assist, Johnson Matthey/ASAHI Refining (Precious metals)
Toronto, ON, Canada 2014- present
Responsible in creating and revising preliminary master schedules for Operations detailing the sequence of all work to be performed
Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Support site Manufacturing Excellence initiatives through Implementation of Lean Manufacturing to improve processes
Responsible in creating and revising Preventive maintenance schedules and organizing all details and the sequence of the work order
Ordering parts and equipment, contacting service providers and contractors
oversee and Evaluate implement lean process in maintenance department
ensuring that the production is cost effective
Recording daily maintenance activity
Delegating work responsibilities
ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed and Inspecting the facility
reviewing workers performance and Identifying training needs
oversee the production process, drawing up a production schedule
ensuring that the production is cost effective
Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly
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Production manager, Crosby Canada (metal forging manufacturer for rigging, lifting and material handling applications)
Toronto, ON, Canada 2011- 2014
Responsible to managing 5 direct reports and 75 indirect report
Responsible in creating and revising preliminary master schedules for Operations detailing the sequence of all work to be performed
Maintain master schedule for each project and identify and record the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled
Evaluate and implement lean process
ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed
reviewing worker performance
Identifying training needs
oversee the production process, drawing up a production schedule
ensuring that the production is cost effective
making sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality
working out the human and material resources needed
estimating costs and setting the quality standards
monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
being responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment
monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programs
Key Accomplishment:
Improved uptime and Increase quality by 10%
Reduced complaint by 20%
Process engineer, Venture Machine (Automobile plastic parts producer)
Toronto, On, Canada
2008-2011
Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems.
Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
Develop innovative solutions.
Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
Prepare samples for study.
Collect, record, and transcribe data.
Maintain testing equipment.
Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process.
Provide suggestions during incident investigations.
Advise on corrective actions.
Ensure projects are completed on time.
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coordinate, directs, and supervises the complete LEAN manufacturing process transformation
Research and purchase new manufacturing technology
Production Supervisor, ABC-Multiflex (Automobile plastic parts producer)
Toronto, On, Canada
2003-2008
Managed day to day operations of night with 30 machine operators and other professional
Supervise Shippers and receivers’ daily operations
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who mold and fabricate raw materials into parts, and other finished products
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problem and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Recommend personal actions such as hiring and promotions
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
Prepare production and other reports
Train and arrange for training of workers
Production Manager, Auto Europa
(AUTOEUROPA is the largest automotive assembly plant in Portugal, with more than 5000 employees (unionized), producing three “MPVs” from three different brands: VW Sharan, SEAT Alhambra and ford Galaxy)
Portugal (1996-2002)
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who mold and fabricate raw materials into parts, and other finished products
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Requisition materials and supplies
Resolve work problem and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Train and arrange for training of workers
Recommend personal actions such as hiring and promotions
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed
Prepare production and other reports
Supervised and trained new staff members
Schedules daily, weekly and monthly workload
Key Accomplishment:
Improved uptime and Increase quality by 10%
Implemented Lean Principles (JIT) – Reducing the Inventory
Education and Professional Development
Bachelor of manufacturing technology Engineering
McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario 2010
Mechanical engineering
George Brown College Toronto, Ontario 2006
Mechanical Technician Tool & Die Making Diploma
George Brown College, Toronto Ontario 2004
Engineering and Project Management
Institute Polytechnic, Lisbon, Portugal 1997