Operations Manager

• Sep 2020 - Present

Production Operations Manager

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2020

Manage Production, Warehouse, MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) and Shipping/Receiving.Implementation of Lean tools and processes.Working with cross-functional teams to develop inventory, capacity planning and scheduling software for organizational optimization.Utilizing APICs CPIM implement organizational manufacturing and supply chain best practices. Manage Production, Warehouse, MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operations) and Shipping/Receiving.Implementation of Lean tools and processes.Working with cross-functional teams to develop inventory, capacity planning and scheduling software for organizational optimization.Utilizing APICs CPIM implement organizational manufacturing and supply chain best practices.

Operations Manager

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2017

Managed operations in Accessories division including Production, Supply Chain, Shipping & Receiving, Maintenance & Purchasing while balancing and maintaining budgets. Successful in developing and introducing the organization to Lean manufacturing principals and tools via self-developed & delivered training to a division of 100 staff. Overall plant capacity improvements of 37%. Strong commitment to process improvements. Proven manufacturing process successes of up to 60% savings on cycle-times simply using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, etc.Introduced and implemented new methods of manufacture to stabilize product quality and throughput via welding robotics, CNC router operations, advanced welding and fabrication technologies including polishing advancements.Responsible for stabilizing and reducing costs in Supply Chain working closely with Sales and Service providers.Defined and stabilized training & safety requirements which resulted in OSSE (COR) Certification in 2016 which defines organizational commitments to health and safety standards, reduction of injury rates and lower WorksafeBC premiums.Managed ISO 9001:2015 QMS & 14001 Environmental implementation resulting in certification in 2017.Worked on an ongoing basis in cross-functional teams to assist in process/policy development and improvements in other divisions (Trailer Manufacturing, Paint/Sandblast and Parts dept.) Projects were focussed on areas such as plant layout, cell optimization, supply chain best practices, lean methodology potentials, utilizations, efficiencies and productivity.

Manufacturing Engineering Tech

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team worked heavily in R&D as well scout prospective tradespeople to meet productions demands teaming with local training institutions to develop programs to support production demands.Participating in design reviews on new & existing products. Develop, train and implement new processes/procedures utilizing tools such as 3D modelling software (Solidworks) Technical writing developing work instructions, safe operating procedures and lean techniques such as kanbans, tool boards, supermarkets, pull systems to support the org.Lead projects in research of advanced equipment and procedures testing, negotiations, training and implementation.Perform hazard analysis.Interpreting and advising on codes both domestic and international (ASME, AWS, CWB and EN)Plan & drive plant configurations to optimize available space using tools such as VSM, time studies, fishbone, ect.

Special Projects Foreman

• Apr 2004 - Aug 2013

Manage manpower through various departments. Liaise between numerous departments. Develop/deliver training material. Implement lean manufacturing processes and procedures. In-house ASME welding inspector. Sourcing equipment and prospective skilled trades people. Work directly with contract customers.Experience in cryogenics, fuel reformers, compressed gas systems, automated/semi automated welding system development and programming. Manage manpower through various departments. Liaise between numerous departments. Develop/deliver training material. Implement lean manufacturing processes and procedures. In-house ASME welding inspector. Sourcing equipment and prospective skilled trades people. Work directly with contract customers.Experience in cryogenics, fuel reformers, compressed gas systems, automated/semi automated welding system development and programming.