Vice President General Manager

David W. Reid

********@*****.*** 226-***-**** Ontario, Canada

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

Transformational Operations Executive Lean Manufacturing Champion Labor Relations Strategist

Proven leader with 25+ years of experience driving operational excellence, cost reductions, and business growth across complex, multi-site manufacturing environments. Deep expertise in lean methodologies, labor relations, union negotiations, EHS compliance, and engineering support. Adept at turning around underperforming operations, managing large-scale CAPEX projects, and fostering high-performing teams. Known for building collaborative, union-positive cultures while delivering results on time and within budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Manufacturing Strategy & Optimization

Lean Six Sigma & 5S/6S Implementation

Budgeting & Cost Control

Labor Relations & Contract Negotiations

Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Skilled Trades Training & Development

CAPEX & Project Management

Unionized Workforce Leadership

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Operations

Handling Specialty 2025 – Present

Built and led a high-performance production management team to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Instituted Lean Manufacturing and 5S across operations, boosting throughput and reducing waste.

Cultivated a safety-first culture and ensured full regulatory compliance with EHS and labor laws.

Director of Manufacturing

Handling Specialty 2022 – 2024

Led day-to-day operations, improved delivery performance, and enhanced production workflows.

Championed employee development and succession planning through tailored training programs.

Collaborated with senior leaders to optimize departmental budgets and workforce planning

General Manager

Flowserve Canada 2020 – 2022 (Contract)

Directed multi-disciplinary teams in complex engineering environments.

Strengthened union relations, improving plant morale and operational stability.

Implemented Lean/6S, driving down operational costs while boosting safety and efficiency.

General Manager, Heavy Components

BWXT Canada Ltd. 2019 – 2020 (Contract)

Managed union negotiations and grievance processes as company liaison.

Developed corrective action plans for operational issues, increasing on-time delivery.

Vice President of Manufacturing / Site Operations Manager

David Reid Contracting 2016 – 2020 (Contract)

Delivered operations leadership to multiple clients: Bruce Power, GE Nuclear, Bombardier, Canopy Growth, etc.

Applied lean manufacturing principles and implemented 5S across various plant environments.

Ensured all safety protocols and Ministry of Labor standards were met or exceeded.

Vice President / General Manager

Bombardier Transportation 2014 – 2016 (Contract)

Created a mechanical/electrical training academy to reduce ramp-up time for new employees.

Drove production improvements through root cause analysis and supplier quality assessments.

President / General Manager

Integra Casting & Machining 2011 – 2014

Standardized engineering and manufacturing processes to enhance quality and throughput

Expanded product lines and introduced KPIs to monitor cycle times and reduce variation.

Senior Manufacturing Manager / Multi-Site Lead

Siemens Power Generation 2000 – 2011

Oversaw technical execution for turbine projects in Ontario and Charlotte, NC.

Led major training and capability-building initiatives for mechanical and electrical trades.

Supported first gas turbine shipment from new U.S. plant, managing schedule and budget.

Aerospace Experience

General Manager North-Star Aerospace – Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Repaired and overhauled flight-critical components for major aerospace platforms.

Directed operations supporting CH-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache, and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine components for the Boeing 787 program.

Managed production quality, maintenance, and repair processes to meet stringent aerospace and regulatory standards.

Led cross-functional teams to improve reliability, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.

Machine Shop Manager Dana Automotive – St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Led conventional and CNC machining operations supporting global automotive OEMs.

Supervised the manufacturing of braking and steering systems for General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.

Implemented lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Oversaw tooling, scheduling, and team development across multiple machining disciplines.

General Tooling Machinist McDonco Aerospace Machining – Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

Produced complex aerospace subassemblies for commercial and defense applications.

Machined precision components to meet tight aerospace tolerances.

Supported prototype builds and production ramp-ups for key aircraft programs.

General Machinist & Fitter Fleet Aerospace – Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

Specialized in Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) repairs and complex aerostructure overhauls.

Repaired and reassembled critical components for Bombardier and Boeing aircraft.

Worked within strict timeframes to return aircraft to service efficiently and safely.

Toolroom Supervisor De Havilland Aircraft Manufacturing – Downsview, Ontario, Canada

Supervised toolroom operations supporting aircraft production and aerostructure assembly.

Machined and installed complex aerostructures for the Dash 6, Dash 7, Dash 8, Q400, and Tucano training jets.

Directed a high-performance team ensuring precision tooling and assembly alignment.

Apprentice / Machinist Short Brothers Aircraft Manufacturing – Belfast, Northern Ireland

Completed a four-year aerospace machinist apprenticeship with progressive responsibility.

Machined and assembled aerostructures for RB211, Skyvan, Shorts 330, Shorts 360, C-23 Sherpa, and C-330 Military Variant aircraft.

Supported manufacturing of surface-to-air missile systems (Star streak, Blowpipe) and light military vehicles.

EDUCATION

Bachelors in mechanical and design engineering

Peabody College, Charlotte, NC, USA – 2009

Credential validated for L-1B visa to work in the U.S. for Siemens as Mechanical Power Generation Engineer

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Six Sigma Black Belt – Management Strategy Institute

Certified General Machinist

WSIB Safety Co-Chair – WSIB Ontario

Certified Orange Badge – Bruce Power (NEW)

Advanced Labor Relations – Queen’s University

Union Management Training – Niagara Institute

Workplace Safety – IAPA

Budget Control & Skilled Presentation – Siemens Academy

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Principal David Reid Contracting and Engineering (2014–2022)

Provided specialized consulting in manufacturing excellence, quality assurance, and operations leadership to:

Bombardier Transportation & Aerospace GE Nuclear BWXT Bruce Power Canopy Growth GB Automotive

TECHNICAL SKILLS Lean Manufacturing 5S/6S Systems ERP Systems ISO/QMS Standards Safety Audits KPI Dashboards

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