Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Results-driven Engineering and Supply Chain professional with more than 18 years of experience in manufacturing environments, specializing in project management, reliability engineering, and supply chain optimization. Demonstrated history of successfully delivering multi-million-dollar projects on schedule and within budget, achieving measurable cost reductions, and enhancing supplier performance. Recognized as a collaborative and strategic leader with strong expertise in strategic sourcing, demand forecasting, and the development of high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities: • Developed supply chain strategies aligned with business goals. • Sourced and negotiated with suppliers for optimal pricing and quality. Managed supplier performance and mitigated risks. • Optimized inventory levels to reduce carrying costs. Coordinated transportation, warehousing, and distribution. • Maintained accurate inventory levels of raw materials and components. Conducted regular physical inventory checks and reconciled with ERP systems • Forecasted material requirements based on production schedules and demand. Coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure material availability. • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma). Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. • Worked closely with production, finance, and maintenance teams. Key Achievements: • Reduced inventory carrying costs by 18% ($2.4 M) through safety-stock optimization and ERP parameter tuning (SAP MRP). • Delivered $1.2M in purchase price variance (PPV) savings via strategic sourcing, long-term agreements, and supplier consolidation (reduced base by 15% while maintaining service levels). • Improved OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery to 96% by implementing a supplier performance scorecard and dual-sourcing strategy for critical components. • Shortened lead times by 20% by deploying vendor diversification, consignment inventory, and alternate transport modes. • Implemented mobile inspection & goods-receipt workflows integrated with SAP/Scale It, cutting GR cycle time by 40% and raising data accuracy to 99%. • Cut non-conformance rate by 25% with incoming-quality standards, supplier corrective actions, and PPAP compliance.
Key Responsibilities: • Lead capital projects with annual budgets of $4MM–$5MM, overseeing all phases from conceptual planning to execution. • Develop five-year strategic capital plans, prepare cost/benefit analyses, and establish project timelines in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams. • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to achieve project milestones. • Manage contract administration, including variation claims and change orders, in partnership with purchasing. Key Achievements: • Developed a five-year capital plan supporting long-term strategic vision. • Streamlined project cycles, consistently delivering projects within budget and on schedule for six consecutive years. • Proactively identified and resolved critical issues, minimizing project risk factors. • Prepared and presented weekly project status reports to management.
Key Responsibilities: • Monitor plant performance through equipment inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance planning. • Lead implementation of predictive maintenance best practices, RCA, RCFA, FMEA, and Lean principles across multiple plants. • Conduct GAP analyses to identify and address areas for improvement in maintenance operations. • Establish plant-wide risk management strategies, including equipment criticality analysis and risk mitigation. Key Achievements: • Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through reliability-centered maintenance initiatives. • Improved plant OEE from 62% to 82% by optimizing preventative maintenance programs. • Eliminated 300 hours of non-value-added work by analyzing and updating PM scopes and frequencies. • Enhanced equipment reliability using predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared testing, ultrasound monitoring).