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SHANDOR NIKORAS, P.ENG.

Burnaby, BC • 604-***-**** • ********@*******.***

SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Results-Driven Leader & Team Builder Continuous Improvement Strategist Health & Safety Advocate Comprehensive career background in leading all Plant Management, Operations, Strategic Planning, and P&L Management. Proven track record of success in initiating and managing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality. Experienced in leading and managing numerous projects, including establishing and attaining KPIs, ensuring compliance with regulations such as BRCGS, SQF, GMP and HACCP, and building partnerships with various stakeholders. Extensive experience in building high-performance teams, including leading coaching, mentoring, and performance management initiatives, to achieve and exceed organizational objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Operations Management

Continuous Improvement

P&L Management

Occupational Health & Safety

Strategic Planning

Capital Projects

Budget Management

Process Improvements

Leadership & Team Building

Project Management

Lean Agile Manufacturing

Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CASCADES Vancouver, BC 2018 - 2023

General Manager

Directed plant operations, strategic planning, team leadership, and P&L management for a manufacturing and production company specializing in packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions with facilities across North America. Oversaw all aspects of daily operations for a 24/7 facility with annual gross sales of $95M, including leading 145+ unionized production staff, along with 35+ non-union management and administrative employees.

Consulted with senior executives to establish KPIs, including analyzing metrics, developing strategic plans, and monitoring progress to ensure achievement of objectives in line with quality, productivity, and schedule constraints.

Launched and implemented a wide range of continuous improvement projects by analyzing and monitoring performance as well as introducing best practices to increase productivity annually by 3-5.5%.

Championed a new initiative to consolidate and relocate a 73,000 ft2 warehouse to dramatically save costs by $200K annually while streamlining processes and centralizing operations.

Initiated a new cost-savings program for raw materials by transitioning from Kraft paper to recycled paper, reducing costs by $700K within the first year while realizing sustainability objectives.

Spearheaded multiple employee engagement and recognition initiatives, leading to a 19% increase in employee satisfaction within the first two years.

Led collective bargaining negotiations with the union in order to achieve strategic objectives and finalize a new four- year CBA.

SN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES Burnaby, BC 2010 - 2018 Plant Manager / Project Manager

Directed the delivery of plant management, engineering, and project management consulting services for a variety of corporate clients, including CKF and Trico Group. Services included managing P&L and budgets, implementing continuous improvement processes, analyzing capital projects, improving occupational health & safety, and overseeing operations.

Liaised with C-Suite executives and senior management, including providing recommendations, establishing KPIs, and implementing manufacturing strategies in order to accomplish and surpass organizational goals.

Spearheaded the addition of a 20,000 ft2 warehouse build-out and a new $10M manufacturing equipment installation to accelerate a successful expansion into the US market. SHANDOR NIKORAS, P.ENG.

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Managed daily operations for CKF’s three manufacturing plants, including managing a $10M annual budget and supervising 235+ unionized production staff as well as 35 non-union administrative and management employees.

Led multiple continuous improvement programs for several clients to increase plant productivity by up to 15% annually, along with achieving the GMP Gold Standard for CKF.

Led training and mentoring initiatives for numerous management teams on Total Quality Management and Continuous Improvement programs.

ATLAS ROOFING CORPORATION OF CANADA Delta, BC 2011 - 2013 Plant Manager

Directed project management, financial management, operations, and safety for the construction of a new $18M polyisocyanurate insulation manufacturing facility for the company.

Oversaw all stages of project management, including establishing objectives, liaising with subcontractors/suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing schedules to achieve project milestones in line with timeframe requirements.

Directed financial planning and P&L management, including overseeing an $8M operating budget, analyzing monthly financial statements, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Spearheaded new health and safety programs, including introducing a Health and Safety Committee, in order to successfully achieve two years with zero lost time incidents. MAINLAND SAND & GRAVEL Abbotsford, BC 2010 - 2011 Engineering Manager

Oversaw all aspects of project management, including assessing feasibility, managing a $3M capital budget, establishing objectives, overseeing regulatory compliance, leading teams, and overseeing facility and equipment installation, testing, operations, and maintenance.

Built and maintained strategic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to attain project goals, including senior executives, external consultants, regulatory agencies, municipalities, elected officials, and members of the public. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

VP of Operations Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre, Richmond, BC (2009 – 2010)

Plant Superintendent & Sales Manager Ocean Pipe, Vancouver, BC (2005 – 2009)

Project Engineer / Process Engineer Graymont, Cache Creek, BC (2001 - 2005) EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Certified Lean Agile Greenbelt Champion Lean Sensei International, Vancouver, BC Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Engineering Technician Diploma, Chemical Centennial College, Scarborough, ON Professional Development Courses

Financial Statement Analysis for the Non-Accountant, Executive Education UBC Sauder School of Business (2022)

Fundamentals of Accounting for Non-Financial Managers, Executive Education UBC Sauder School of Business (2019)

Contract Negotiation Workshop (2020)

HACCP Training Workshop (2010)

Total Quality Management (TQM) 101 and 201 (2008) COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Mentor, APEGBC Engineering Mentorship Program APEGBC (2013 – Present)

Ski Patroller, Whistler/Blackcomb Whistler (2007 – Present)

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