M.g. G.
VP -Operations, Director of Operations, General Manager
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An accomplished operations executive with extensive leadership experience as both a Vice President of Operations and General Manager, recognized for driving operational excellence, business growth, and organizational performance. Proven ability to lead multi-site operations, develop high-performing teams, and execute strategic initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
As a Vice President of Operations, provides executive oversight of daily business operations, aligning operational strategies with corporate objectives while optimizing processes, managing budgets, and delivering sustainable results. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, implementing performance metrics, improving supply chain and service delivery, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.
As a General Manager, successfully managed full business operations with responsibility for profit and loss, revenue growth, workforce leadership, customer relationships, and operational execution. Demonstrated success in building strong teams, increasing operational efficiency, managing change, resolving complex business challenges, and consistently exceeding financial and operational targets.
Known as a collaborative, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization. Committed to delivering measurable business outcomes through strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on people, performance, and continuous improvement.
Experience
General Manager at Dajcor Aluminum Ltd. (2025-11 – 2026-02)
Provided executive leadership for a major aluminum extrusion manufacturing operation with responsibility for production, engineering, maintenance, quality, logistics, finance, and workforce performance.
- Directed overall manufacturing operations with full operational and financial accountability.
- Led Lean Manufacturing initiatives utilizing Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies.
- Managed KPIs including OEE, productivity, machine utilization, yield, and scrap reduction.
- Oversaw annual operating budgets, capital planning, and financial performance.
- Improved maintenance planning and equipment reliability.
- Strengthened workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Developed cross-functional leadership teams focused on continuous improvement.
General Manager at New Rubber Technologies (2020-08 – 2025-11)
Led manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, maintenance, finance, and organizational development for an advanced rubber recycling and engineered products manufacturer.
- Directed strategic planning and daily manufacturing operations.
- Developed long-term production and capacity planning strategies.
- Improved operational efficiency through Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Managed procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance.
- Led budgeting, forecasting, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Improved production planning, quality systems, and operational performance.
- Built leadership capability while strengthening organizational culture.
General Manager at Auxly (2019-12 – 2020-08)
Led operations for a federally regulated cannabis production facility.
- Managed production, compliance, inventory, and financial performance.
- Directed seed-to-sale inventory accountability.
- Led regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
- Developed operational procedures supporting quality and productivity.
- Built and coached high-performing operations teams.
Vice President, Operations at AgMedica BioScience (2017-01 – 2019-11)
Led enterprise-wide operations including cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, quality, and business growth.
- Directed operations from cultivation through commercial manufacturing.
- Managed CAPEX, OPEX, budgeting, and executive financial reporting.
- Led operational expansion supporting rapid organizational growth.
- Implemented ERP systems and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Developed executive KPI dashboards and performance reporting.
- Directed regulatory inspections and compliance programs.
Senior Program Manager at Union Gas / Hydro One Conservation Programs (2012-07 – 2017-01)
Managed multi-million-dollar commercial and industrial energy conservation programs across Ontario.
- Directed strategic conservation initiatives.
- Managed budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Led stakeholder engagement with government agencies, utilities, and industry partners.
- Developed measurable energy savings initiatives.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and vendors.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management – Ball State University (2016)
Professional Energy Manager (PEM) in Energy Management – North Carolina State University (2015)
Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt in Lean Manufacturing – Juran Institute (2002)
Management & Productivity in Management – George S. May Company (2005)
