Shaun Stephen, C.Mgr.
General Manager at City Sheet Metal Co. Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Grace Meade, CHRL
I had the opportunity to work with Shaun while at Alumicor. In order for Human Resources and Health & Safety programs to succeed, support from the leadership team is crucial, and more so when the facility is in a different province. Shaun was eager to participate and be involved however necessary. As a leader, Shaun believed it was his responsibility to inspire employees to do things they never thought they could. Shaun encouraged employees to stretch and identify needed change, rather than settle on complacency.
Jeff Thompson
Shaun and I have worked closely together for the last 14 years. Much of my own success is due to his mentoring and coaching through the years. Although I reported directly to Shaun, Shaun's constructive and supportive management style by listening, assessing would offer a great sounding board to make the best decisions for the business. Shaun fully engages himself at both day to day functions while creating and navigating the businesses to achieve future goals and objectives. His understanding of lean manufacturing and rigorous execution has helped form our success in the West and as an Enterprise. Process implementation, removal of waste, challenging the status quo, PDCA (plan, do, check, adjust), Shaun excels at. Shaun is not afraid of any challenge and is an Executive whom is always first to 'get his hands dirty'. Shaun just doesn't 'talk the talk' but 'Walks the walk'. Shaun fully embraces the term 'Lead by example'.
Grace Meade, CHRL
I had the opportunity to work with Shaun while at Alumicor. In order for Human Resources and Health & Safety programs to succeed, support from the leadership team is crucial, and more so when the facility is in a different province. Shaun was eager to participate and be involved however necessary. As a leader, Shaun believed it was his responsibility to inspire employees to do things they never thought they could. Shaun encouraged employees to stretch and identify needed change, rather than settle on complacency.
Jeff Thompson
Shaun and I have worked closely together for the last 14 years. Much of my own success is due to his mentoring and coaching through the years. Although I reported directly to Shaun, Shaun's constructive and supportive management style by listening, assessing would offer a great sounding board to make the best decisions for the business. Shaun fully engages himself at both day to day functions while creating and navigating the businesses to achieve future goals and objectives. His understanding of lean manufacturing and rigorous execution has helped form our success in the West and as an Enterprise. Process implementation, removal of waste, challenging the status quo, PDCA (plan, do, check, adjust), Shaun excels at. Shaun is not afraid of any challenge and is an Executive whom is always first to 'get his hands dirty'. Shaun just doesn't 'talk the talk' but 'Walks the walk'. Shaun fully embraces the term 'Lead by example'.
Grace Meade, CHRL
I had the opportunity to work with Shaun while at Alumicor. In order for Human Resources and Health & Safety programs to succeed, support from the leadership team is crucial, and more so when the facility is in a different province. Shaun was eager to participate and be involved however necessary. As a leader, Shaun believed it was his responsibility to inspire employees to do things they never thought they could. Shaun encouraged employees to stretch and identify needed change, rather than settle on complacency.
Jeff Thompson
Shaun and I have worked closely together for the last 14 years. Much of my own success is due to his mentoring and coaching through the years. Although I reported directly to Shaun, Shaun's constructive and supportive management style by listening, assessing would offer a great sounding board to make the best decisions for the business. Shaun fully engages himself at both day to day functions while creating and navigating the businesses to achieve future goals and objectives. His understanding of lean manufacturing and rigorous execution has helped form our success in the West and as an Enterprise. Process implementation, removal of waste, challenging the status quo, PDCA (plan, do, check, adjust), Shaun excels at. Shaun is not afraid of any challenge and is an Executive whom is always first to 'get his hands dirty'. Shaun just doesn't 'talk the talk' but 'Walks the walk'. Shaun fully embraces the term 'Lead by example'.
Grace Meade, CHRL
I had the opportunity to work with Shaun while at Alumicor. In order for Human Resources and Health & Safety programs to succeed, support from the leadership team is crucial, and more so when the facility is in a different province. Shaun was eager to participate and be involved however necessary. As a leader, Shaun believed it was his responsibility to inspire employees to do things they never thought they could. Shaun encouraged employees to stretch and identify needed change, rather than settle on complacency.
Jeff Thompson
Shaun and I have worked closely together for the last 14 years. Much of my own success is due to his mentoring and coaching through the years. Although I reported directly to Shaun, Shaun's constructive and supportive management style by listening, assessing would offer a great sounding board to make the best decisions for the business. Shaun fully engages himself at both day to day functions while creating and navigating the businesses to achieve future goals and objectives. His understanding of lean manufacturing and rigorous execution has helped form our success in the West and as an Enterprise. Process implementation, removal of waste, challenging the status quo, PDCA (plan, do, check, adjust), Shaun excels at. Shaun is not afraid of any challenge and is an Executive whom is always first to 'get his hands dirty'. Shaun just doesn't 'talk the talk' but 'Walks the walk'. Shaun fully embraces the term 'Lead by example'.
Credentials
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Member
Canadian Manufacturers & ExportersJan, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Champions Club Member
The Association for Manufacturing ExcellenceJan, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Chartered Manager
CIM | Chartered Managers Canada -
Member
CIM | Chartered Managers Canada
Experience
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City Sheet Metal Co. Ltd
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Canada
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Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Alumicor Limited
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Canada
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President and Regional General Manager - West
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Jan 2017 - 2019
Reporting to the President, was accountable for creating and executing business strategies resulting in profitable market share growth while overseeing 2 manufacturing and distribution facilities in Winnipeg and Langley, B.C. Managed 9 direct reports with 45 employees.Selected Accomplishments:• Increased sales by 35%.• Introduced a sales management system which included a detailed market analysis, quote log and follow up process, pricing management program, sales pipeline visibility, and client-based action plans.• Championed the opening of a new manufacturing / distribution center in Langley, British Columbia, and a new sales office in Calgary, Alberta. Show less
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Vice President of Strategy and Business Development
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Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Reporting to the President, led the sales and operational regional leadership team to uncover and capitalize on profitable market share growth opportunities. Directed three manufacturing and distribution plants in Winnipeg, Halifax, and Montreal with 6 direct reports with 110 employees.Selected accomplishments:• Implemented cascading goals and objectives that aligned the team’s personal goals to the businesses. • Created and implemented a Sales and Operational Planning program. Show less
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Vice President of Operations
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May 2012 - Apr 2016
Reporting to the President, directed four manufacturing and distribution facilities in Toronto, Winnipeg, Halifax and Montreal. Translated corporate vision into executable strategic plans for Customer service, inside sales, estimating, production, supply chain, logistics, quality, maintenance, and administrative expenses. Managed a staff of 7 with 150 employees.Selected accomplishments:• Implemented Best Practices across all operations.• Oversaw the relocation of the Halifax operation and expansion of the Montreal operation.• Introduced an Educational Enhancement program for all high performing employees resulting in several promotions.• Decreased labor spending in the distribution center by 50%.• Increased on time delivery in the distribution center from an unsatisfactory level to 90%. Show less
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Senior Operations Manager
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Oct 2005 - May 2012
Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, managed all operations within the Winnipeg facility (Customer service, inside sales, estimating, manufacturing, distribution, and administration). Managed a staff of 3, with 40 employees.Selected accomplishments:• Directed the implementation of EHS, Quality and Preventative Maintenance programs.• Oversaw the creation and implementation of a Visual Management program.• Introduced Kanban on all production supplies, and high running inventory items, dropping inventory from $1M + to 350K.• Championed the implementation of Kaizen where more that 400 documented and implemented. • Increased productivity by >50% resulting in the elimination of a second shift and opened 20% of the manufacturing shop floor sqft.• Created as logistics milk-run resulting in freight claims decreasing by 90%• Winnipeg site was a show cased as a national role model for Continuous Improvement by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) by selection as a tour site multiple time for the national CME conference. Show less
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Customer Service Manager
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Jun 2005 - Oct 2005
Reporting to the Regional General Manager, led the inside sales team of 7; overseeing Customer service, order entry, and estimating.
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Vicwest Building Products
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Canada
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Wholesale Building Materials
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jun 1995 - Jun 2005
Held progressively responsible roles, including seven years of experience managing manufacturing facilities specializing in steel roofing and siding for residential, commercial and institutional applications. Selected accomplishments: • Expanded the Winnipeg distribution centre into the top performing manufacturing plant in North America within the organization. • Headed the evaluation and redevelopment of plants throughout North America, solving various problems with service, scheduling, distribution, inventory control, standards, cost control, and other operational issues. Show less
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Education
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Ivey Business School at Western University
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TBM Consulting Group
Lean Manufacturing
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