Experience

CSL Group Ltd

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Operational Excellence, Head of Fleet & Safety

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Responsible for nurturing a culture of continuous improvement across all divisions of CSL Group. I will lead the development and implementation of our LEAN inspired Continuous Improvement framework. I engage daily with our many talented leaders, passionate administrative staff, and highly skilled field workers to facilitate our efforts to our improve efficiency, quality an overall value that CSL Group provides to it's clients and employees. • Promote and foster a culture of… Show more Responsible for nurturing a culture of continuous improvement across all divisions of CSL Group. I will lead the development and implementation of our LEAN inspired Continuous Improvement framework. I engage daily with our many talented leaders, passionate administrative staff, and highly skilled field workers to facilitate our efforts to our improve efficiency, quality an overall value that CSL Group provides to it's clients and employees. • Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement and LEAN methodologies by working with multiple departments to improve process and eliminate waste. • Lead CSL Group's Health & Safety department, working with an HSE professional, focusing on training, COR, and CVOR compliance, as well as the overall improvement of our organization's safety culture. • Manage fleet of over 350 vehicles, trailers, and powered equipment by implementing an asset management program and by providing oversight to a maintenance and repair shop consisting of 6 licensed mechanics and apprentice mechanics. • Subject matter expert and change agent for an instrumental ERP implementation, representing both Operations and Fleet Management. • Roll out a Supply Chain program to build a catalogue of preferred suppliers and sub-contractors that support our Operations teams to execute on time and with quality. • Negotiate strategic partnerships with vendors to lower costs, improve lead times, and ultimately increase CSL Group’s competitiveness.

• Branch Manager - Ancaster Snow and Maintenance

  • Feb 2019 - Dec 2020

  Ancaster, Ontario, Canada • Responsible for total profits and loss within my Branch with revenues ranging between 5 and 10 million dollars annually. • Managed a team of landscape professionals and a supporting sales force. • Transformed moral in a struggling Branch by engaging employees to get involved, share ideas, and hold each other accountable for safety and operational results. • Improved bottom line by improving efficiencies in operations, increasing sales, and negotiating amicable separations for… Show more • Responsible for total profits and loss within my Branch with revenues ranging between 5 and 10 million dollars annually. • Managed a team of landscape professionals and a supporting sales force. • Transformed moral in a struggling Branch by engaging employees to get involved, share ideas, and hold each other accountable for safety and operational results. • Improved bottom line by improving efficiencies in operations, increasing sales, and negotiating amicable separations for unprofitable contracts.



Bombardier Transportation

• Germany
• Truck Transportation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Manager - Maintenance and Rehabilitation

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

  Toronto, Canada Area • Present evolving maintenance and rehabilitation plans for new fleet of light rail vehicles in front of stakeholders which consisted of a complex Public-private partnership. • Lead a team that participated in the commissioning of new light rail vehicles for a future light rail commuter line in the GTA. • Develop safe work procedures for routine maintenance and testing activities, working out of a brand-new maintenance and rehabilitation facility. • Participate in commissioning of… Show more • Present evolving maintenance and rehabilitation plans for new fleet of light rail vehicles in front of stakeholders which consisted of a complex Public-private partnership. • Lead a team that participated in the commissioning of new light rail vehicles for a future light rail commuter line in the GTA. • Develop safe work procedures for routine maintenance and testing activities, working out of a brand-new maintenance and rehabilitation facility. • Participate in commissioning of the new facility.

• Sr. Manager, Operations and Maintenance

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

  Etobicoke, ON • Lead HSE culture through leadership. Locally reduced incident rate from 7.3 to 1.0 from 2016 to 2017. • Build standardized work processes and implement LEAN methodologies by facilitating Kaizen sessions and leading 5S activities. • Support supply chain by adopting Kanban principles and maintaining high importance on change management. As a result, reduced inventory and provided better point-of-use material for workers. • Leading a team of 7 Managers and 42 Supervisors with a… Show more • Lead HSE culture through leadership. Locally reduced incident rate from 7.3 to 1.0 from 2016 to 2017. • Build standardized work processes and implement LEAN methodologies by facilitating Kaizen sessions and leading 5S activities. • Support supply chain by adopting Kanban principles and maintaining high importance on change management. As a result, reduced inventory and provided better point-of-use material for workers. • Leading a team of 7 Managers and 42 Supervisors with a Unionized workforce of over 200 people. • Manage contractor performance and compliance. • Manage and provide input for a budget of over $10M. • Share best practices with other business units, worldwide. • Manage customer satisfaction by meeting daily to discuss operational performance and risk mitigation measures.

• Service Delivery Supervisor (Diesel Doctor)

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  Etobicoke, ON • Direct supervision of maintenance staff and assisting operational staff in service delivery and execution. • Training new supervisors and mentoring union employees who wish to pursue supervisory roles. • Technical Troubleshooting of equipment failures and recovery of service for a commuter rail service. • Data analysis for failure trending and prevention. • Process development and Technical Writing. • Conducting and following up with discipline statements for Union… Show more • Direct supervision of maintenance staff and assisting operational staff in service delivery and execution. • Training new supervisors and mentoring union employees who wish to pursue supervisory roles. • Technical Troubleshooting of equipment failures and recovery of service for a commuter rail service. • Data analysis for failure trending and prevention. • Process development and Technical Writing. • Conducting and following up with discipline statements for Union employees.

• Control Centre Supervisor

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2013

  Etobicoke, ON Canada • Scheduling train service to meet specific maintenance requirements and inspection intervals. • Direct supervision of maintenance employees. Tasking individuals with scheduled and unscheduled repairs and maintenance.

• Equipment Maintainer

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  Etobicoke, ON • Perform daily regulator inspections of commuter rail coaches and locomotives. • Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all systems including mechanical, electrical, HVAC and safety.



Bedwetters Irrigation Company

• Forman - Layout and Installation

  • May 2007 - Feb 2009

  Hamilton, ON • Design and plan irrigation system layouts for residential and small commercial properties. • Oversee and assist in the installation of total irrigation and control systems.



Multi-Area Developments Inc.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Labourer

  • 2002 - May 2007

  Hamilton, ON • Operate Heavy Machinery. • Rough Carpentry and framing. • Warranty repair work. • General cleaning and maintenance of construction site and homes under development.