JULIAN CAUNEI

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Senior Manager with over 15 years of experience delivering exceptional results for Fortune 500 and global clients in the Defence, Mining, Automotive and Manufacturing industries. Proven track record of aligning projects with strategic busi- ness objectives resulting in increased revenues, improved efficiency and profit margins. Strong leader, coach and trainer with the ability to motivate and lead teams to success. Adopts a creative approach to problem-solving resulting in delivery of ef- fective solutions and cutting edge processes. Delivered projects ranging from $50,000 to $40 Million in budget including team sizes from 5-25 people.

Core competencies include: Project Management, Contract Administration, Communication, Project Scoping, Budget- ing, Forecasting, Project Tracking, Financial Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Change Management, Lo- gistics, Procurement, Quality Assurance and Technical Sales. Educational credentials include Professional Engineer and Pro- ject Management Professional (PMP) certification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WESTPRO Machinery Inc. 2020-

A Process Technology company since 1985, Westpro Machinery Inc. is an innovative Canadian mineral processing techno- logy company with over 30 years of experience in the mining, wastewater and aggregate industries. MANAGER OF PRODUCTION AND PROJECTS

Reporting directly to the President of the Company. Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the Ontario Operations and its local, domestic and global activities in the follow- ing areas: Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Production, Project Management, In- stallation, Commissioning, Warranties, Policy & Procedures. Recruit, train and supervise personnel in all the departments noted above in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.

Address, analyze and present to the company President, matters requiring an executive decision. Act as Senior Project Manager providing a senior level of customer and vendor negotiations, contract closing and warranty services.

Develop and recommend objectives in each area of Operations with concise short-term and long-term plans and pro- grams, with supporting budget requests and financial estimates. Develop plans for new areas of technology for the manufacturing and design functions that support the company mis- sion.

WEIR Minerals Canada 2018-2020

Global market leader providing technology and services which make mining operations more productive and profitable. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Reported to Director of Operations, responsible for ensuring that a superior quality product is delivered to customers (in- ternal and external) on time and on budget to all aspects of the Customer Statement or Requirements. Managed activities of departments within the company and suppliers in compliance to the ISO Product Realization Provided support to Sales and Product Management Departments in quoting new jobs and items arising from Change Management for Engineered Products. Sign-off & acceptance of new orders in accordance with procedures Reviewed all customers Statement of Work in conjunction with the necessary internal departments, to ensure that the company can meet or exceed the desired objectives

Developed and maintained resource plans, Earned Value reports and project timeline. Prepared reporting of Budgets, Compliance Lists, Open Issues Lists and supporting documentation for all aspects of Engineered Products Arranged and conducted meetings with internal stakeholders, customers and 3rd Party EPC firms. Communicated with customer and/or 3rd Party EPC Firms, in a timely fashion, any technical issues or changes in Project Scope that impact on cost, quality, manufacturing feasibility, timing, performance, durability, etc. Communicated with subcontractors and vendors on technical matters, to ensure clear understanding of the State- ment of Requirements and/or expectations as outlined in Purchase Orders. Provided all necessary information pertaining to customer needs to all disciplines within the company, sub-vendors, sub-contractors and with sister divisions

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Communicated/reported to management in a timely fashion, proactively escalating concerns or roadblocks that will impede the delivery of a quality product, on time and within budget Arranged for final inspection and/or commissioning of the supplied product in accordance with contractual terms and conditions. Initiated plans for cost reduction and/or quality improvement measures. CURTISS-WRIGHT – INDAL Technologies 2015 – 2018

Multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services, which provides essential com- ponents to several of the largest, vital industries in the world, including defence, commercial aerospace, and energy. PROGRAM MANAGER

Reported to Director of Contracts and PMO, served as the principal point of contact to key military and commercial cus- tomers by showcasing technical program leadership within the Defence Solutions industry. Demonstrated seniority with the Defence and Aerospace environment by managing technical, multi-million dollar budgets, scheduling and leading high-performance teams in the execution of integrated systems. Ownership of the schedule and cost management on programs managed. Held program and proposal Kick-off Meet- ing, establishing baselines for planned cost, design configuration and schedule. Establish and track metrics, mon- itored performance and track progress. Lead multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix organization. Acted as a central authority for the Company in its relationship with internal and external customers. Established program status reporting to anticipate and take corrective action in problem areas before they occur, with appropriate line organization. Take a proactive stance by developing contingency plans in potential risk areas and identifying contingency plan deployment criteria to resolve potential problems. Report potential problems. Actively pursued new business and responsible to coordinate proposal responses both formal RFPs and informal in- quiries. Work with Engineering and support organizations to analyze proposals with respect to cost/risk/quality, lead source selections and negotiation teams, monitor subcontract costs, schedules, and technical performance. METFORM INTERNATIONAL LTD. 2014 – 2015

Leading manufacturer of roll-forming equipment, heavy gauge and the automotive sector. PROJECT MANAGER

Reported to VP of Operations, accountable for providing engineered-to-order (ETO) solutions within a project based en- vironment for car manufacturers, roll forming companies from initial proposal through to successful execution. Responsible of all aspects of project management, including prototypes, pre-production samples, tooling. Ensured that the product is being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications, fully responsible for all engineering changes to specific projects. MULTIMATIC DYNAMIC SUSPENSIONS 2014

Leading manufacturer of suspension systems in the automotive sector. PROGRAM MANAGER (CONTRACT)

Reported to Assistant General Manager and Platform Manager, accountable for leading critical projects for car manufac- turers with global platforms.

Responsible of all aspects of program management, including prototypes, pre-production samples, production start, customer launch and monitoring the overall program throughout production. Ensured the product is being manufactured to all engineering/customer and manufacturing specifications, fully re- sponsible for all engineering changes to specific programs. Assisted in the procuring and sourcing of tooling and equipment for new programs. Worked closely with assembly, tool room and stamping press shops. OUTOTEC CANADA LTD. 2008 – 2013

Global leader in minerals and metals processing, supplies equipment and methods which facilitate the various stages of ex- tractive metallurgy and mineral processing from ore through to pure metal or mineral. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Reported to the Sr. Manager of Engineering and Project Implementation, accountable for leading critical projects for 11 Multinational Companies worth over $100 Million combined. Led a team of up to 10 people. Managed multi-disciplinary teams from initial proposal to successful execution, consistently delivered quality results on time and within budget. Maintained excellent customer relations which contributed to repeat business. Secured direct sales to projects delivered and increased projects values by as much as $6+ Million per project. 2 P a g e

Standardized shipping of large atypical components by writing guidelines and implementing them, resulting in in- creased project margins by up to 10% from initial estimate. Initiated and wrote company PM procedures; trained other PM thus resulting in better productivity. Standardized project budgets and quotations in support of the sales, proposal and purchasing processes, thus elimin- ating errors and speeding up the bidding process.

Managed contracts in conjunction with legal counsel to minimize risk and ensure clarity of contractual terms. Worked with worldwide clients, trained local markets representatives and suppliers, and established international work procedures; this ensured consistency of service across the globe. Spearheaded the company into new markets by negotiating with new suppliers and established contractual terms to benefit all parties. Reduced fabrication costs by as much as 30%. Reduced value of back charges by more than 80% and addressed initial quality claims by creating procedures and adopting a customer centric approach.

HONDA NORTH AMERICA INC., Toronto 2001 – 2008

PROJECT AND DESIGN ENGINEER

Reported to VP of Engineering, accountable for launching to market innovative products for the world's largest manufac- turer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, with a budget of $10 million. Participated in successful launch of a complete new line of products in the marketplace thus increasing revenue by as much as 25%. Managed multiple priorities to meet expected launch dates. Prepared work instructions and provided training to manufacturing personnel, reduced manufacturing costs by 5%. Designed and tested 4-stage natural gas compressors and storage systems using FEA, with considerations for as- sembly, tooling, and manufacturing in accordance with good engineering practice. Contributed to the standardization of components thus reducing manufacturing costs and speeding up the launch of new products to market by as much as 6 months.

Established costs and technical support information for complete line of products; prepared capital expense estim- ates and status report of project related tasks.

Prepared drawings and ECN documentation; provided technical support to Manufacturing, Purchasing, and QA. Performed root-cause analysis to identify, evaluate and recommend process improvements to increase productivity and decrease costs.

CFM MAJESTIC VERMONT CASTINGS / Mississauga, ON 2000 – 2001 QUALITY ENGINEER / ACTING QUALITY MANAGER

Participated in internal and external quality meetings, evaluated quality concerns, researched cause and corrections, and prepared statistical analysis where required, improving the overall quality of products Monitored compliance to ISO Standards, assisted in internal audits, and assisted QA manager in various depart- mental functions. Passed inspections and maintained Quality certification without additional costs. Partnered with R&D to identify ways of improving products and cut manufacturing costs by 10%. DAIMLER-BENZ / Romania 1994 – 2000

PROJECT MANAGER

UMUC – CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY / Romania 1987 – 1994 MECHANICAL ENGINEER 1993 – 1994

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 1987 – 1993

EDUCATION

Master's Degree of Science in Engineering – Aeronautics Propulsion Systems & Rockets

Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania, 1993 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / ASSOCIATIONS

PMP Certification with PMI

Project Management Essentials, Part 2: Advanced Project Monitoring and Control, 2011 Project Management Essentials, Part 1: Applied Tools & Techniques, 2011 Internal Auditor Certification – RABQSA, 2012

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Leadership training for Managers, Certification – Dale Carnegie, 2010 ASQ Quality Assurance Certification – Humber College / Toronto, ON, 2003 How to develop and write a business plan – Harding University / Searcy, AR, 1995 Member, Project Management Institute (PMI) 2008 – Present Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) 2006 - Present TECHNICAL & OTHER SKILLS

Computer skills: Solid Works, MS Office / Project, Lotus Notes, SAP Multilingual skills: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Romanian Reservist Air Force Military, NATO Clearance

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