Continuous Improvement Operations Manager

OLEG ILNITSKY

Manufacturing Operations Manager

North York, Ontario, Phone: 416-***-****, E-mail: ************@*****.**

http://www.linkedin.com/in/olegilnitsky

SUMMARY

Results-driven manager with over 15 years of experience in fast-paced, multi-line environments and multimillion-dollar manufacturing operations. Led top-producing teams of 130+ direct/indirect reports, driving continuous improvement, quality enhancement, and cost reduction. Skilled in process optimization, change management, and Lean Manufacturing implementation. A hands-on visionary leader and mentor fostering a diverse culture of improvement and high team motivation.

SKILLS

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Project Management

Time Management

Performance Metrics

Resource Allocation

Budgeting & P&L

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Process Optimization

ISO 9001 Compliance

Quality Management

Policy Development

MRP & ERP System

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Team Building

Leadership

Adaptability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Consultant Sep 2023 - Present

Confidential, Toronto, ON

Spearheaded initiatives to develop an excellent company culture, enhancing employee engagement and job satisfaction.

Led comprehensive change management strategies, including stakeholder analysis and coaching, to support organizational transformation.

Analyzed and redesigned workflows and structures to optimize performance and align with business goals.

Developed and implemented Lean and Six Sigma training programs, organized kaizen events and monitored project progress.

Plant Manager Jan 2023 – Aug 2023

Pack-Smart Inc. Automation, Concord, ON

Led a cross-functional team of technicians, engineers, and supervisors in engineering and building high-speed, automated manufacturing equipment.

Implemented Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to enhance manufacturing processes, resulting in a 15% improvement in product quality and a 10% increase in overall productivity.

Deployed Odoo ERP System, integrating various in-house resources and achieving a 10% reduction in production time.

Enhanced Production Scheduling, leading to a 15% improvement in task completion efficiency.

Lab Operations Manager Jul 2021 – Aug 2022

HOYA Vision Care, Mississauga, ON

Managed 3 managers, 6 supervisors, and 130 associates in 24/5 production capacities.

Oversaw operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $6 million, resulting in a 10% cost savings through efficient resource allocation.

Upgraded equipment, resulting in a 15% reduction in delivery time, and a 10% improvement in product quality.

Implemented 5S and optimized processes, leading to a 10% improvement in workflow efficiency.

Headed the Lab Health and Safety program, improving safety performance on the scorecard by up to 20%.

Assistant Plant Manager Sep 2020 – Mar 2021

Kingsdown, Woodbridge, ON

Supervised a maintenance manager, 3 supervisors, and a team of 120 employees.

Developed SOPs and quality process control, leading to a 10% decrease in production errors.

Implemented inventory cycle count procedures, reducing discrepancies by 15%.

Restructured warehouse operations, resulting in a 20% efficiency boost, and ensuring smooth product flow while maintaining quality standards.

Lean Manufacturing Manager Dec 2016 – Apr 2020

SUZOHAPP, Woodbridge, ON

Led a team of 2 supervisors and 45 employees in overseeing a $9 million operating budget.

Increased productivity by 20% through redesigning production lines and optimizing equipment.

Developed cost reduction projects, saving $150k annually in overseas shipment costs.

Managed relocation project to Poland, improving OTD to 98% and productivity by 10%.

Redesigned plant and warehouse layouts, integrating the FIFO method to accommodate a new product distribution center and achieving a 10% reduction in production space (6,000 sq. ft.).

Production Manager, Limousine Division May 2016 – Nov 2016

Inkas Vehicles, Toronto, ON

Coordinated production teams across 3 lines and 8 departments, overseeing the construction of luxury-class vehicles through high-end automotive modifications.

Restructured production team for a 10% efficiency boost.

Optimized material flow, increasing productivity by 5%.

Initiated quality improvement projects, reducing defects by 15%.

Value Stream Supervisor Jan 2006 – Apr 2016

Crane Payment Innovations, Concord, ON

Oversaw the performance of 80 employees and 4 Team Leaders across 7 value streams.

Improved FPY from 76% to 88% through root cause analysis and action plans.

Achieved 100% on-time delivery and fill rate while reducing the shipping cycle to 3 days.

Led over 50 Kaizen events, reducing product cycle time by 75% and saving $500k.

Redesigned product packaging, saving $360k and reducing carbon footprint.

EDUCATION

M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering

National Technical University, Kyiv, Ukraine.

(Equivalent to a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, as determined by World Education Services, Toronto, ON)

CERTIFICATIONS

QMS Auditor/ Lead Auditor Certification, Udemy, Toronto, ON

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst Certification, Corporate Finance Institute, Toronto, ON

Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Certification, Management and Strategy Institute, Toronto, ON

Project Management Essential Certification, Management and Strategy Institute, Toronto, ON

Lean Culture Certification, Management and Strategy Institute, Toronto, ON

JHSC Certification, 4S Occupational Health & Safety Advisory, Toronto, ON

Business Skills Manager Certificate, Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, ON

Operation Excellence Problem-Solving Certification, Crane CPI, Toronto, ON

Operational Excellence Material Replenishment System Certification, Crane CPI, Toronto, ON

Operational Excellence Value Stream Mapping Certification, Crane CPI, Toronto, ON

Operation Excellence Standard Work Certification, Crane CPI, Toronto, ON

Internal Auditor Course Certification ISO 9001:2000, ASQ, Toronto, ON

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