Career Résumé

ERICK P. GELSINGER

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Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2N9 289-***-****

adoqb3@r.postjobfree.com

Production Manager/Supervisor

Professional Expertise:

Industrial Fabrication Problem Solving: The most important quality I bring to an employer is experience in fabrication where problem solving is paramount – generated realistic solutions and implemented them.

Managerial/Supervisory Leadership: In a leadership role, I place great importance on day-to-day operations, team building, making timely and wise decisions, and being “out in front” of what is taking place.

Industrial Costing: My fabrication career has been highlighted by several instances where I made wise judgment calls that were cost-effective. I am always on the lookout for more efficient methods.

Communications (Spoken/Written): My references will quickly attest to my ability to introduce, inform, and deliver ideas and instructions in an easily understood manner.

Relevant Skills and Experience

Material Management including manufacture, packaging, storage, returns, quality of product and shipping receiving protocols (invoicing, bills of lading general accounting etc.)

Effective Quality Auditing ISO 9000/9001 and ISO process verifier and internal auditor

Lean manufacturing principals and experience with (5S, Kanban and Kaizan)

Experience dealing with contingency workforce/supervisors and leads under my authority.

Compiled and researched data to prepare reports, budgets, discovering trends and implementing appropriate corrective actions. Additionally, a hands-on manager allowing for flexibility and muti-tasking of tasks.

Maintained and enhanced working relations with internal and external clients, coupled with team debriefings, customer complaint acknowledgement and rectification.

Managed internal systems including layout, maintenance of equipment, facility, materials, daily operations and cost-effective savings, work assignments, and production timelines.

Computer savvy, MS Office Suite, (word excel outlook) Key Cad.

Career History

Mircom Technologies: Production Supervisor (2018-2020)

Directed and organized operations for 15 staff in a sheet metal/welding shop and warehouse

Maintained direct activities for audits, cycle counts, inventory control and incoming/outgoing product.

Established priorities; work schedules; verification of parts via technical drawings including a close work proximity and communication with Engineering and Senior staff members.

Maintained accurate records of product delivered.

Established KPI’s on output, waste, and cost control reduction of materials, further set guidelines and quotas for staff to follow thus increased productivity by 10%

Carried out administrative actuations for staff, to include time off, vacations, pay issues/increases etc.

Responsible for hiring, schedule training and development for team members, along with regular reviews.

Vibro-Acoustics/Swegon Inc: Plant Manager/Production Supervisor: (2015-2017)

Responsible for plant daily operations, production levels, efficiencies, staff development and change processing.

Established shop SOP’s, special project development/implementation, staff training and mentoring.

Ordering materials, manage staff time/attendance and payroll input. Set targets, held daily and weekly production/union rep meetings.

Set priorities, established work schedules and suggested changes to quality audits and procedures.

DCL International: Production Supervisor: (2012- 2015) Company Restructuring position deleted.

Responsible for parts manufacture for three facilities within DCL

Directed welding operations of silencers and catalysts used for off highway, stationary and marine use, geared specifically for controlling emissions in diesel engines.

Established work schedules, priorities a hands-on approach and quality inspection of final product.

B & N Delivery Service: Warehouse Supervisor (2007- 2012) Company Moved from Toronto area

Directed and organized warehouse associate activities including scanning, pick and pack, inventory cycle counts, shipping/receiving and maintaining computer-based inventory.

Improved dock and cross dock processes

Established work schedules, priorities, and corrected inventory levels. Produced and maintained driver manifests and accurate records.

Strong leadership, customer service and communication increased customer satisfaction from 85% to 98% and realized 100% on time delivery of assigned projects.

A hands-on approach allowed for flexibility, muti-tasking and thriving in fast paced atmosphere.

CIRCA METALS: Plant Supervisor (2005 – 2006) Company Restructuring

Having 40 plus associates, including CNC punch press and brake press; welding; engineering and programming departments. Coordinated shop operations and activities, including managing of policies and maintenance of equipment. Delegated responsibilities and tasks to lead hands and supervisors.

Scheduled and monitored production levels. Initiated reports resolved stock imbalances, and proposed recommendations.

Oversaw regular weekly production meetings including goal setting, targets, job status and shipment timings.

Examined client specifications, quality standards and technical data. Responded to staff shortages, safety, appraisals and reports. Developed and tutored employee progression through goal setting and follow up.

SANMINA ENCLOSURES: Production Supervisor (2001 – 2004) Company Moved to Mexico

Directed the manufacture, scheduling and purchasing for the dept. possessed a strong commitment to a quality product, safety and a team environment dynamic. Contributed to personal appraisals and corrective action reports.

Responsible for forming, welding, deburring and hardware installation departments.

CANADIAN FORCES: Senior Supervisor (1983-2001)

Managed an aerospace sheet metal fabrication shop, specialized welding and a precision machine shop where quality, overhaul and manufacture of aircraft parts were essential to clients needs.

Liaised with internal experts on technical matters, repair disposition and non-conformances’ thus engineering dispositions were adopted to reflect quick solutions on repair procedures.

Developed a plan to reduce monthly budgets, thus enabled the purchase of major equipment at year-end.

Assisted in the implementation of ISO 9000/9001/9002 policy procedures and Quality systems, in conclusion continued excellence and standardizing of departmental functions was realized.

Education & Training

Canadian Forces School of Aeronautical Engineering and Technology (Sheet metal fabrication, industrial welding, machining, and Paint application Coatings)

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology – Welding Theory and Practical Applications

Quality Engineering Test Establishment (Class “A” welding Aerospace) including industrial and precision welding applications of exotic metals.

U Manitoba BA Psychology

Management for Decision Making Supervisory Leadership

Principles of Production Management Skills (Canadian Management Centre)

Loss Control Management Effective Quality Auditing

Lean Exposure (Kanban/5S/Kaizen) ISO 9000/9002 Process Verifier and Internal Auditor

Machine Guarding and Lockout Instructional Techniques

Occupational Health and Safety General Safety Officer

Safety Management Safety Program Evaluator

Forklift propane and electric counterbalance Power pallet

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