Production / Plant Manager - Pryor Metals - Ottawa, Ontario
(2004-01 - 2025-01)
Managed daily operations in a large multiple work center facility specializing in fabrication and value added assembly.
- Oversaw multiple shifts in production, scheduling, human resources and maintenance.
- Developed processes and procedures to improve productivity while maintaining quality and safe work practices.
- Conducted first and second level performance appraisals for direct and indirect reports.
- Reviewed Job order status and production details via ERP system developed by Epicor.
- Capacity planning based on current and future work center requirements.
- Developed and delivered training materials for process improvements and health and safety.
- Used KPIs to review for issues pertaining to products and low work center efficiencies to take corrective action.
- Certified health and safety management rep, Quality auditor and Laser safety officer.
Production Supervisor - JDS Uniphase - Nepean
(1997-01 - 2003-12)
- Led a team of 300+ operators over a three shift operation.
- Trained and Mentored new team members.
- Actively participated in weekly manufacturing meetings with engineering and planning.
- Interviewed indirect candidates.
- Reviewed production status using Oracles MRP functions.
- Used Kronos workforce for annual performance appraisals, staffing requisitions and timecard approvals/submission.
