Production Manager/ Plant Manager

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Toronto, ON M*S *E*

Phone: 416-***-****

Email: ****.****.******@*****.***

Paul Larsen

Summary:

An experienced Production Manager who is capable of working in a fast paced changing environment and who continually raises the bar to ensure that continuous improvement is achieved. Is highly trustworthy and handles all responsibilities in a professional manner. Knows how to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Over the years has successfully managed increasing levels of responsibility. Has an excellent listening and leadership skill. Would be an asset to any organization seeking someone who is loyal and who can make a positive contribution.

Key Strengths:

· Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focused

· Ability to work equally well in a team or alone

· Highly adaptable with a broad range of transferable skills

· Ability to multi-task without losing focus

· Has a tremendous sense of urgency

· Possesses excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills

· Self-motivated initiating projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs

· Ability to lead, train and motivate others

Core Competencies:

· Inventory control Project management/Quoting

· Planning/scheduling Budget development

· Vendor negotiations Performance evaluation

· Training/mentoring Cross functional

Work Experience:

Commercial Spring and Tool JAN 2020-PRESENT

Production Manager

·Reviewed daily production schedule to ensure we were maintaining a minimum of 85%

·Managed costumer service/logistics when speaking to our customer base

·Managed Scheduled Production orders in terms of manpower required

·Performed continuous improvement tasks initiate- lean mentality

·Continuous improvement was an everyday event to improve our throughput working smarter than harder

·Managed Scheduling Personnel

·Reviewed and ensured Setups were complete and on time on a daily basis

·Reviewed customer complaints using problem solving tools to find the root cause

Including 8d, fish bone and 5 why in a team environment

·Improved OEE through initiating a proper Preventative Maintenance matrix from 64%-78%

·I was part of the Health and Safety committee ensuring operators were safe coming to work each day

·Managed 5 Setup Personnel and one Supervisor

·Was involved with Management review on a weekly basis to discuss KPI’s

·Spearheaded a project which involved changing of the culture within the plant

·Participated in Product Meetings (APQP and Weekly follow up)

·Overlooked standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as rules and regulations outlined in the Employee Handbook

·Daily Production meetings to review Customer Shipments vs. releases and Inventory Turns

·Evaluated Work Instructions to ensure usefulness and proper implementation according to the control

plan

M-tech, Scarborough AUG 2017-2019

Technical Engineer

·Quoting potential new jobs

·Trouble shooting issues as they arise

·Setting up Cnc Equipment when needed

·Continuous Improvement to increase throughput (lean Manufacturing )

·Maintain 5s projects

·Customer visitation/Project reviews

Bartech ENT, Guelph, On MAY 2014-2017

Sales Technical Engineer

Work closely with customers in the Metro Toronto area

Building and maintaining solid relationships

Building and contributing to overall sales to build our market share

Delivering our value message to the market which supports a high value and

service solution focus

·Supplying solutions that exceed our competitors and industry partners expectations

Test, evaluate and trouble-shoot metal cutting tools

Properly document and report on tests performed

Delivering on our value message to our customer’s through documented cost savings

Constantly identifying opportunities in the local market and reporting on it

Through continuous improvement projects we were able to save over $300k from the bottom line

Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions, Newmarket, ON MAR 2013- APRIL 2014

Manufacturing Engineer

·Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, assembly, press tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.

·Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

·Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout in Robotic Mig Welding Cells

·Assisted Tool Room to establish stamped structures process capabilities on 1500 ton Transfer Press

·Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

·Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

·Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

·Provide manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.

·Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

·Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services (Presses and welding equipment); following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

·Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

·Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

·Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·Responsible and supervised three setup Technicians

·Responsible for spearheading CNC machining quotes for future business

·Provide process knowledge of CNC machining

·Request RFQ’s from vendors pertaining to machining operations

·Work closely with Program Management to ensure capital expenditure is maintained (CNC equipment)

·Sourced work holding fixtures if pertaining machining

MSM A DIV. OF MAGNA POWERTRAIN, Woodbridge, ON 1994- AUG 2012

Transmission Components Div.

Production Manager

Managed all production activities of the company, ensuring continued performance and improvements in safety, quality and productivity, while also maintaining a healthy, safe and clean work environment

Communicated Production expectations to the supervisors and lead hands

Ensured that the Supervisors had the training and experience to maintain a motivated workforce and safe working environment Counselled and coached the supervisors when their performance was not acceptable

Practised positive relations: hiring, training, career development, disciplinary action and conducting regular performance appraisals

Coordinate and scheduled ( 3 1000 ton servo transfer Presses) in accordance to weekly releases

Worked Closely with Engineering and Tool Room Manager to achieve best stamped product to accommodate next Operations ie. Machining and Welding

Programed ABB and Fanuc Robots if needed in welding cell (Mig and laser welding )

Worked with maintenance personnel to prioritize unscheduled and scheduled maintenance

Worked with Engineering, Tool Room, Maintenance and Material Managers to improve work conditions and throughput

Ensured that all shop employees had or received the training and experience to meet quality and volume expectations

Managed all CNC related issues technical support and Hands On if needed

Quoted new jobs machining/operators required, cycle time and the amount of machines needed to accommodate the release forecast.

Reviewed Work Instructions to ensure effectiveness and proper implementation

Ensured Supervisors monitored daily throughput and reacted to deficiencies in a timely manner

Established and adhered to department budget

Participated in Product Meetings (APQP and Weekly follow up)

Was involved with all quote review meetings involving potential new business

Liaised between Customers and MSM; conducted tours in plant and visitations to Customers Facilities

Collected Required information in order to keep on top of manufacturing sales

·Managed manufacturing, Production Control, and Maintenance Department

·Responsible for hiring, evaluations, disciplines, and terminations in conjunction with Human Resources, Senior Management and appropriate, Department Supervisor

·Initiated planning and revision of forecast with Departments

·Managed within the frame work of MSM Quality operating System

·Analyzed and evaluated costs in order to develop greater efficiencies and profitability in the plant and in its processes (lean Manufacturing tools) we were able to save the company 240k on an annual basis.

·Reviewed and took action to maintain and improve (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) as required

·Ensured Health & Safety regulations were adhered to

·Observed standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as rules and regulations outlined in the Employee Handbook

·Reviewed weekly scrap and rework costs with responsible Departments Heads to implement actions to prevent reoccurrence of non-conformances

·Daily Production meetings to review Customer Shipments vs. releases and labour efficiencies and Inventory Turns

·Collaborated with Sales office to identify financial opportunities with regards to design, supplier involvement, and volume changes

CNC Manager 2000-2008

Supervised 60 CNC operators including three Set-up Technicians

Reviewed work performance of Production Personnel and made recommendations regarding future Work Assignments, Wage Rates Adjustments, New production Employees

Researched and implemented advanced cutting tools and methodologies for existing production and Prototype work

Programed ABB Robots, pick and place robots and Fanuc Robots if needed in welding cell (Mig and laser welding )

Maintained production releases for eight different transmission parts

Performed all duties in accordance with Element 4.18 Management responsibility of QS9000 and ISO14001

Involved in resolving customer concerns as well as internal concerns through the 8D Process

Initiated, maintained and updated Continuous Improvement Projects on a regular basis

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing cutting tools used on the shop floor

Negotiated with suppliers to have consignment on all perishable tooling which eliminates downtime due to unavailable Tooling.

Establish a cost/part on every component that required machining to ensure cost/part was maintained

Prepared Presentations to Management Team and employees on a regular basis with respect to Department concerns

Interacted with Department Managers to resolve production issues as they arose

Education:

Humber College Mechanical Engineering Technician – Numerical Control Program (Diploma)

Humber College Third year of Electromechanical Technologist

O.S.S.D. Diploma (1989), Brampton, ON

Mechanical Brake Release Magna Int.

Manager / Supervisor Development Program, Magna Int.

Team Leader Development Training Program, Magna Int.

Emergency Procedures for Power Presses, MSM

Supervisor Competency, MSM

Theory of Constraints, MSM

5s,Magna Int.

Lean Manufacturing, Magna Int.

SPC Levels 1&2, Magna Int.

WHMIS, Magna Int.

References supplied upon request

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