LARRY ARBUTHNOT

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SUPERVISOR • MFG / PRODUCTION • QUALITY • OPERATIONS

Focused, versatile MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL with solid and comprehensive track record of performance in leading edge environments. Thrives on challenge. Seeking career diversification (including a possible change of pace) to positively impact the “corporate bottom line” with progressive organization which values the following STRENGTHS:

EXPERIENCE PLUS: 20+ YRS: PEOPLE; PROCESS; PROJECTS:

PROFESSIONALISM: quality work ethic

TECH. EXPERTISE: PROJECT MGMT: automotive: injection molding; logistics; assembly

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE:

QUALITY & SAFETY: JIT; continuous improvement

ADMIN: purchasing; expediting; quotations

SALES / SERVICE: RELATIONSHIP BUILDER: customer/corporate liaison

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: Committed to excellence in client-centered service delivery

SUPERVISION: STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING: mentor; motivator;

COMMUNICATION: WELL-DEVELOPED INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

“WIN-WIN” approach to negotiations

TEAM PLAYER & BUILDER:

COMPUTER SKILLS: SAP

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

ENGEL CANADA INC. ( Guelph,ON) 1992 – 2009

Mfr: injection molding machines: plastics industry: global market: Head office: Austria

Account Manager 2005 to 2009

SUCCESSES:

• CLIENT / SALES STAFF LIAISON: maximizing client satisfaction

• PROCESS COORDINATOR: ensuring technical accuracy

Production Manager (Assembly) 2002 to 2005

SUCCESSES:

• PROCESS MGMT: ( 50-60 staff): sub assembly to order completion

• COST REDUCTION: via CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

reduced the build time of equipment to reduce cost and improve quality.

Order Logistics Manager 2000 to 2002

SUCCESSES:

PRODUCTION SCHEDULING: to meet customer demand

Inside Sales Coordinator 1992 to 2000

SUCCESSES:

PROCESS MGMT: quotations; production accuracy; client satisfaction

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Injection Molding Mgr, CUSTOM TRIM LTD. (Kitchener ON) PRE 1992

Tier 2 supplier: automotive industry parts

SUCCESSES:

• DEPARTMENT SUPERVISION: machine set-up; department layout; quoting of plastic parts, cycle time analysis, preventative maintenance, plant relocation, liaison with toolmakers, quality control, reduction of change over times, health & safety.

• ADMIN: purchasing capital and auxiliary equipment, continuous improvement projects, hiring of personnel, monitoring employee performance, scheduling, plant management.

• SUCCESSES: Over 50 new mold trials from proto type to production, Set up of injection molding equipment in Mexico.

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