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Rick Grant is a seasoned supply chain professional with 26 years of experience in quality management, team building, and supply chain management. He has held various leadership positions in companies such as Jones Healthcare Group, Andersen Corporation, Dominion Voting Systems, BlackBerry, Electro-Motive Diesel, and Sterling Trucks. Rick holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP). With expertise in supply chain management, quality management, and team building, Rick has provided leadership and direction to various teams and business units, focusing on process redesign, increasing efficiencies, and establishing visual management.

Experience

  • Jones Healthcare Group
    • London, Ontario, Canada
    • Vice President, Supply Chain
      • Apr 2021 - Present
      • London, Ontario, Canada

  • Andersen Corporation
    • Strathroy Ontario
    • Supply Chain Manager
      • May 2019 - Apr 2021
      • Strathroy Ontario

  • Dominion Voting Systems
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Director of Supply Chain
      • Nov 2015 - May 2019
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Provide skills and expertise to all facets of the Supply Chain.

    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Supply Chain and Operation for NPRC
      • Mar 2012 - Sep 2015

      Provide leadership and direction to Production and Material Managers, responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing and Supply Chain for the Blackberry New Product Realization Centre.

    • Materials Manager
      • Sep 2009 - Mar 2012

      Provide Supply Chain skills and expertise to business units focusing on new product development and production launches.

    • Continuous Improvement Specialist
      • Jan 2006 - Jun 2009
      • London, ON

      Provide skills and expertise to Production and Materials business units focusing on process redesign, increasing efficiencies, establishing visual management, creation of business unit KPI’s and Production Systems.

  • Sterling Trucks
    • St. Thomas, ON
    • Purchasing Manager
      • Apr 1992 - Jan 2006
      • St. Thomas, ON

      Provide leadership and direction to 19 Material Planners and 1 Senior Buyer, responsible for all facets of material supply for a facility of 2,000 employees with focus on Lean manufacturing.

Education

  • The University of Western Ontario
    Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology
  • Chicago Manufacturing Center
    Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Fanshawe College
    Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

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Industry Focus. “Packaging and Containers Manufacturing”

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