Project Manager Design Systems

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Change Management

Critical Thinking

Written Communication

Les Orr

Project Manager at Design Systems Canada, Ltd.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Experience

Design Systems Canada Ltd.

Sr. Project Manager

August 2017 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Working in a lead role in a construction environment engineering, design, and construction

Evaluation of equipment

Preventative maintenance planning

Manage equipment repairs and replacements

Create quotes and maintain required budgets and PO’s. Championed all weekly project update meetings with contractors. Manage contractors on and off construction site.

Provide leadership for each project and ensure customer quality was maintained

Provided all project closeout documents.

Automation paint/process engineering.

Sizing, design, layout and flow calculation for process equipment pumps and piping, supply, and exhaust ductwork

Develop cost estimates for equipment and engineering. Bid Document Development

Document control

3D interior structural scanning

Projects managed Ford, FCA, GM, Toyota

Design Systems Canada, Ltd.

Project Manager

August 2016 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Hyundai (HMMA)

Senior Production / Paint Manager

January 2009 - December 2017 (9 years)

Responsible for maintaining optimum performance and quality throughput. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including Occupational Health and Safety

Set production and quality goals for salaried and hourly team members. Page 1 of 3

Managed budgets and forecasts monthly, quarterly, and annually Monitor operational management systems with a continuous improvement mind set, looking at processes and applying best practices. Maintain material and labor and budgets.

Continuating of hiring, training, and coaches all staff, conducting formal and informal performance reviews.

Increase productivity achievements.

Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPI’s.

Provide monthly continuous improvement plans to executives. Identify opportunities for improvement and recognition of Supervisors and team members.

Works with Supervisors to ensure internal and external customers’ needs are being met and exceeded.

Reviews, modifies, and implements processes and SOP’s. Prepares weekly production schedules and ensures material is available. Collaborates with all team members during daily meetings and provide direction.

Ventra Plastics Flex N Gate

Continuous Improvement Robotic/Automation Manager

January 1998 - December 2009 (12 years)

Responsible for process and quality improvements to achieve the highest standards.

Directed to underachieving plants worldwide, reporting directly to the VP by implementing process changes ensuring company goals were achieved and sustained.

Significant performance improvements, cost savings and quality improvements were achieved for all assigned locations.

Led functional teams accountable for productivity increases installations. Managed and negotiated commercial contracts, pricing proposals, and professional services for new equipment.

Facilitated training as required to improve site performance including defect analysis, quality reporting, performance improvements and coaching practices. Implemented best practices to ensure sustainability Led union and non-union team members.

Ensure all customer satisfaction is achieved or exceeded. PaintPlas Inc.

Paint Department Supervisor

January 1988 - December 1998 (11 years)

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Responsible for daily quality and production

Led the functional teams that were accountable for line speed increases and new equipment installations.

Effectively set up and trained defect analysis and quality reporting Increased in overall performances.

Setup robot training and coaching practices for many robot technicians for improvements for cost saving, quality, and performance Implemented best practices for industry standards. Education

Durham College

Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology

Bachelor, Automation / Mechatronics

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