Manager Plant
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Career Objective
To obtain a management position within a manufacturing environment where demonstrated skills in increasing productivity, decreasing labour costs, & adopting continuous improvement can be utilized to optimize organizational performance while adhering to manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements.
Highlights of Qualifications
Multi-industry Experience: 20 + years management experience within industries including: food packaging; automotive; chemical manufacturing; & construction products.
Manufacturing: Manufacturing experience cultivated within global operations, distribution, and supply chains. Autonomously managed plants while reporting into a different geographic locations.
Leadership: Provided leadership to teams up to 90 + employees within unionized and non-unionized environments.
Functional Management: Managed multiple functions including: production, maintenance, administration, quality, logistics, & procurement.
Business Acumen: Actively involved in setting corporate objectives and proactive in exceeding goals.
Automation: Deployed and maintained high speed automated manufacturing environments.
Certifications: Certified as an ISO Lead Auditor, JHSC Member, and Forklift Instructor.
Professional Experience
Manufacturing Manager & Corporate Development 2010 - Present
Canfab Packaging Inc. Oshawa, ON
• Maintained “Plant Manager” responsibilities and assumed additional duties
• Implemented procedures to obtain AIB Food Certification
• Organized and managed the sourcing and installation of new production lines to increase productivity
• Sourced building, equipment, contractors, and costs for expansion into the U.S.
• Recognized costs savings by sourcing lower cost raw materials & by implementing production efficiencies
Plant Manager 2001 - 2010
Canfab Packaging Inc. Oshawa, ON
• Managed 25 non-unionized employees & transformed a 5-day / 1-shift operation to a 6-day / 3-shift operation
• Received “Excellence Award” from S.C. Johnson for 15 consecutive quarters
• Developed SOP, GMP, ISO, HACCP procedures and policies
• Developed and rolled out production of new products
• Sourced and managed the implementation of a new production line
• Led the team responsible for reducing production line changeover time from 4 hrs to 45 minutes
• Achieved a 99.4% quality standard
Production Supervisor 2000 - 2001
Mason Windows Pickering, ON
• Supervised 55 union production workers in the assembly of vinyl windows and doors
• Increased productivity by decreasing lead time from 22 days to JIT delivery and decreased labour costs by 25% through line restructuring
• Implemented automated tagging system of windows & doors for traceability
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Assembly Supervisor 2000
Ventra Plastics Peterborough, ON
• Supervised 62 CAW production workers in the assembly of plastic bumpers, rockers, and body side moldings for the automotive industry
• Managed the grievance process within a unionized environment
• Transformed a hostile culture into a more harmonious & cooperative workplace
Project Manager 1999 - 2000
Consolidated Machine Works Scarborough, ON
• Managed Millwrights, Welders, and Machinists on various jobsites and in the shop
• Costed projects up to $1.5M and managed the completion of those projects to approved budgets and schedules
Assistant Plant Manager (90 + employee plant) 1996 – 1999
W.R. Grace & Co. of Canada Ltd. Ajax, ON
• Prepared plant budget, managed inventory and maintained production schedule for 24/7 operation
• Maintained production records and developed monthly reports for senior management
• Scheduled and managed all maintenance activities on machinery and buildings
• Ensured the plant operated in accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures
• Member ISO Implementation Team and Document Review Committee
• Managed 5 supervisors, 72 unionized employees, 5 millwrights, 6 lab technicians and 3 lead hands
Plant Manager (20 + employee plant) 1994 - 1996
W.R. Grace & Co. of Canada Ltd. Winnipeg, MN & Vancouver, BC
• Prepared and managed operating budget for both facilities
• Prepared monthly reports on safety statistics, production, and variances of budgeted costs vs. actuals
• Implemented and monitored maintenance programs for the facilities, equipment, and grounds
Production Supervisor 1984 - 1994
W.R. Grace & Co. of Canada Ltd. Winnipeg, MN
• Supervised 20 + employees in a non-unionized environment
• Managed the installation of new equipment to increase production
• Managed inventory and prepared monthly reconciliations
Professional Development & Training
2010 - IAPA: JHSC Certification
2007 - St. Johns Ambulance: CPR/First Aid
1997 - Export Compliance
1997 - TSCA/CEPA
1996 - Dupont: Safety for Supervisors
1996 - Dupont: Managing Safety for Managers
1996 - Perry Johnson Inc.: ISO Lead Auditor (IRCA)
1995 - Strategies for Effective Listening
1995 - Kepner-Tragoe Problem Solving
1995 - Total Quality Management
1995 - Manufacturing for Financial Success
1994 - Skillpath: Conducting Employee Evaluations
1993 - Effective Management Practices
1992 - Manitoba Safety Council: Forklift Instructor
1990 - CMC: Interpersonal Skills
Computer Skills
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
Others: SAP, SYSPRO
References Available Upon Request
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