Anthony Wilson
Operations Executive with 30+ years of international leadership experience
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Accomplished Operations Executive with more than 30 years of international leadership experience across manufacturing, construction, heavy industry, and aquaculture. Proven track record of leading multimillion-dollar operations, developing high-performing teams, improving safety performance, implementing Lean Manufacturing systems, and driving operational excellence. Experienced leading unionized and non-unionized workforces of more than 200 employees while delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, employee engagement, and financial performance.
Recognized for building strong safety cultures, implementing Continuous Improvement programs, achieving major certifications including COR, Made Safe, ISO, and CWB, and successfully leading organizations through operational transformation.
Experience
Operations / Safety Manager - Sapphire Springs & Vista Building Solutions
(2025-03)
Responsible for overall operations, safety, continuous improvement, construction coordination, and organizational development for a growing aquaculture operation and its construction partner.
- Successfully achieved COR Certification for Vista Building Solutions within three months.
- Led implementation of the Made Safe Manitoba program for Sapphire Springs.
- Improved workplace safety culture through leadership, coaching, and employee engagement.
- Introduced Lean principles and standardized operational processes.
- Managed workforce scheduling and operational planning.
- Traveled to Yukon to study commercial aquaculture operations and implement best practices.
- Reduced work-in-process inventory and improved operational efficiency.
Director of Operations & People - K-Tec Earthmovers Inc.
(2023-01 - 2025-02)
Directed manufacturing operations for a $50 million organization employing over 115 people across a 100,000-square-foot facility.
- Achieved 10 months without a lost-time injury.
- Led the organization to Made Safe Manitoba certification.
- Supported achievement of ISO certification.
- Supported achievement of CWB certification.
- Reduced work-in-process inventory.
- Improved purchasing strategies and supplier performance.
- Implemented company-wide Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Established sustainable 5S workplace organization standards.
- Supported operational improvements at the company's U.S. facility.
Production Manager - AGI Westeel
(2022-01 - 2023-11)
Managed production operations for a $110 million manufacturing facility with approximately 200 employees, including a unionized workforce.
- Achieved 20 months without a lost-time injury.
- Received the AGI Global Safety Award.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.
- Developed visual production management systems.
- Improved production scheduling and planning processes.
- Chaired the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
- Led collaboration between management and union employees.
- Increased on-time delivery while improving operational efficiency.
Welding & Production Manager - Monarch Industries
(2018-05 - 2020-12)
Directed welding, fabrication, production, quality, and safety operations.
- Achieved two years without a lost-time injury.
- Led CWB welding compliance.
- Introduced KPIs to improve production performance.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and 5S systems.
- Improved quality through standardized inspections, SPC, NCR reporting, and root cause analysis.
- Mentored supervisors and production teams.
Operations Manager - Specialloy Industries
(2015-07 - 2018-05)
Managed operations for a $30 million manufacturing business.
- Achieved three years without a lost-time injury.
- Led successful COR certification.
- Led successful CWB certification.
- Managed production, maintenance, engineering, planning, and installation teams.
- Developed monthly operational reporting.
- Led recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Introduced Lean leadership systems, visual management, and accountability processes.
Production Supervisor / CWB Supervisor / Special Operations Manager - C.L. Malach & Company
(2013-01 - 2015-12)
- Achieved two years without a lost-time injury.
- Managed CWB certification requirements.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing systems.
- Reduced production defects.
- Led safety initiatives, risk assessments, and employee training.
- Supported recruitment and employee development.
Production Supervisor / Welding Inspector - GE Oil & Gas - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
(2006-01 - 2013-12)
Journeyman Welder / Production Team Leader - Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK - Sunderland, United Kingdom
(1991-01 - 2006-12)
Over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in world-class manufacturing, production systems, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Education
BTEC - Lean Organization Management Techniques
NVQ - Business Improvement Techniques
Green Belt - Lean Manufacturing
Workplace Engineering Solutions
Engineering Processes - Newcastle University
