Operations and Construction Manager (Eastern Canada)

Korede Johnson, PMP, P. Eng.

+1-289-***-**** ********@*****.***

OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

-Over 20 years of leading projects that improved operations, infrastructure and physical environments- Deliver strategy and full lifecycle project management for diverse process improvements and effectively oversee Operations and Project Management Office (PMO). Change agent with track record of overseeing strategic goals that translated into increased productivity, large cost reductions and streamlined operations. Lead, motivate and direct top-producing operations, technical and project teams in day-to-day functions for improving efficiency and implementing strategic goals. Communicate exceptionally well with all stakeholders. Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, managing performance, and facilitating collaboration between operational disciplines. Develop, Monitor and Manage budgets plans (OPEX and CAPEX) in relation to partnership and operational activities. Compliance with Relevant Regulations, Policies, and Industry Standards including ISO. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operations Management Financial & Resource Management Strategic Planning & Execution Process & Project Planning/Full Cycle Management Team Building & Leadership Compliance Quality Assurance Budgeting and Financials Cost Controls Administration Capital & Special Projects EPCM services Product Development / Launch Process & Operations Improvement

PMO Sourcing / Vendor & Contract Management Facility Improvements Joint Venture Partnership Technical Reporting Risk Management Performance Optimization Supply Chain & Logistics Asset Reliability Management Lean Manufacturing Statistical Process Control Standard Operating Procedures Information Technology Facilities & Systems Security Shareholder

& Stakeholder Relationship Management Governance & Policy Support Communication & Public Relations KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Oversaw Operations and PMO for over 300+ product launches with $3.8M budget within six months. Manage Strategic Infrastructure Capital Investments of over $10M and Operating Budgets more than $1.5M. Managed special/capital project for state-of-the-art manufacturing facility expansion. Developed process improvements for $2.8M global regulatory auditing project for pharmaceutical filling, labeling, and packaging. Complete strategic partnership project to generate 44-megawatt power generation from solar panels PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TECHSERVEUS INC. Hamilton, ON

Operations, Engineering, Construction, Facilities Maintenance & Project Management Services. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, 2019 -Date

Operations Management, Project Management, Facilities Maintenance, Construction Management (EPCM, EPC, CM). Contract and Business Administration, CAPEX/OPEX Process and Budgets Development and Implementation, Process Improvement, Technical Leadership and Team Building.

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Ohsweken, ON

(SNGRDC) is a private equity firm with $40m revenue generated from real estate investment and renewable energy. DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS, 2017 – 2019

Capital Projects, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Projects, Asset Management and Facilities Maintenance Operations. Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), CAPEX Process and Procedure Development, Budgeting, Team Building, Operational and Technical Leadership. Key projects:

• Managed and completed $3.2m Capital infrastructure project for 400 sitting capacity community townhall.

• Completed $1.5M renovation of 50 room office building and 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse space.

• Completed $5M construction project for 16 log cabins in addition to tourism and resort facilities.

• Managed and completed new 44-megawatt solar power generator with a total of 192,431 solar panels.

• Completed multiple community projects in conjunction with strategic partners for pipe borne water, access road construction, renovation of community museum, infrastructure development for proposed future business park. BAYSHORE HEALTHCARE, Mississauga, ON

Premier Healthcare Provider Company with $600m annual revenue providing customized care plans and solutions SENIOR MANAGER PROJECTS & SERVICES, 2017 - 2017.

Project Management, Project Management Organization (PMO); Team building, and process improvement. Key projects:

• Design Project management collaboration site using MS SharePoint and MS Project to maintain timelines.

• Develop and manage projects budget forecast and implementation tools for estimated monetary value.

• Implement effective governance framework for operation, programs and projects lifecycle management.

• Responsible for managing partnerships, defining project plans for solutions to optimize products portfolios.

• Develop and implement business processes for higher profit offers, increase throughput, and reduce expenses. SEPTODONT OF CANADA INC. Cambridge, ON

Global Pharmaceutical company with $200m annual revenue providing the anesthetic for half a billion dental injections each year SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER, 2016 - 2017.

Korede Johnson, PMP, P.Eng.

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Technical Leadership and budget management for special/global capital project including team selection and building, equipment design, testing and installation, process design and validation. Manage Pharmaceutical capital projects and budgets. Key projects:

• Manage Capital infrastructure projects for new pharmaceutical inspection, labelling and packaging room, and cartridge filling machine in collaboration with technical vendors, internal customers and supply distribution teams.

• Engineering lead for Global Product Serialization project including design review, procurement, installation, qualification and commissioning. Oversaw design review, procurement, installation, qualification and commissioning of product serialization, track and trace equipment and systems. Completed FAT, SAT, IOQ and SLA for Go Live.

APOLLO HEALTH AND BEAUTY INC., Toronto, ON

Largest private label and control label personal care manufacturer in Canada generating $200M in revenue. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / PMO MANAGER, 2014 – 2016 Oversaw all new product launches, product development, new process design and quality assurance processes in partnership with private label brand owners while establishing, developing and managing PMO that realized 300+ product launches within six months. Managed all scope, timelines, budgets, construction phases, products development for capital projects. Key projects:

• Developed process optimization system with Advanced Product Quality Control Planning (APQP) for bulk batching, packaging components, quality control, resulting in higher customer satisfaction for on-time delivery.

• Oversaw full project scope for $3.8M private label project that included detailed bid, product design, manufacturing & launch, vendor and contractor selection.

• Effectively manage operations improvement for design and installation of petrolatum filling and packaging line.

• Managed six-month building expansion project for new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and equipment. SANOFI PASTEUR LTD, North York, ON

Pharmaceutical company providing over one billion doses of vaccine each year to immunize 500+ million people worldwide. OPERATIONAL AND MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL/TEAM LEAD, 2010 – 2014 Led project team with 3 members for process improvement and equipment upgrades. Key projects:

• Improved labelling equipment performance, for increased throughput of vials per hour per machine.

• Conducted root cause analysis to identify and redesign labelling system to correct problem product packaging.

• Completed special projects to eradicate customer complaints for broken or cracked vials in finished product.

• Increased audit process capacity by 60% and reduced operating errors and process deviations with global regulatory auditing project.

• Conducted cost benefit analysis for process improvement solutions and justified equipment and process upgrades. DEB WORLDWIDE HEALTHCARE Inc., Brantford, ON

Global Home skin care product manufacturing company. QUALITY AND MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, 2008 – 2010 Completed broad range of pharmaceutical formulation and packaging projects, including temperature mapping and vendor qualification and process improvement projects. Key projects:

• Optimize manufacturing process for bulk product and brought yield to within limit of 95%-105% per specification.

• Increased production and profit via process, facility and equipment upgrades.

• Completed equipment sizing, procurement, installation, qualification, commissioning and safety audits.

• Completed design and analysis for water purification system to meet Health Canada and FDA requirements.

• Expanded manufacturing processes to increase production of for hand sanitizer, including batch mixing process, filling and packaging process and cold storage capacity for active ingredients.

• Managed regulatory compliance project to meet environmental temperature regulatory requirements for active ingredients, raw materials and finished products stability testing and storage. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Engineering: University of Benin

PMP Certified: Project Management Institute

P. Eng. License: Professional Engineers Ontario

Certificate: Executive Management Program McMaster University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Canadian Construction Association (CCA)

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