Fergus, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturing operations professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience spanning production coordination, ERP systems, continuous improvement, and shop floor operations. Currently serving as a Production Flow & Standards Coordinator, managing production order accuracy, labour tracking, and real-time alignment between ERP data and shop floor activity. I understand how production environments work -- I have run the machines -- and I use that background to build tighter systems, surface problems early, and keep jobs moving. Strong in Spire and Syspro ERP, Excel-based analytics, and translating operational data into decisions that stick.
Acts as the operational bridge between ERP systems (Spire and Infotrac) and live shop floor activity — keeping production orders accurate, phases current, and jobs moving without gaps or surprises. • Own production order integrity in Spire end-to-end: built quantities, remaining balances, phase progression, and status updates reflecting actual shop conditions • Conduct daily shop floor walks to close the loop between system data and physical production reality, catching discrepancies before they become delays • Review and release production orders only after confirming BOMs, routing, and supporting documentation are complete and correct • Track actual labour hours against expected targets to surface efficiency trends, flag variances early, and support data-driven cost awareness • Capture and manage non-conformance, rework, and scrap events, turning floor-level quality data into actionable input for continuous improvement • Monitor production flow across all active jobs to identify emerging bottlenecks and coordinate early interventions that protect on-time delivery
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Manage end-to-end hardware inventory and international logistics for global mining division, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely delivery to mine sites worldwide. Coordinate material flow from receiving through shipping, maintaining inventory integrity through systematic cycle counting and reconciliation processes. • Built Excel-based reconciliation tool that cross-references with Syspro ERP system, flagging discrepancies in real time and improving inventory accuracy to 99.9% • Implemented KANBAN system to provide visual clarity and real-time status updates, improving workflow visibility and material flow tracking • Improved order accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and verifying stock availability against order requirements, ensuring correct materials are on hand when orders are due • Developed training SOPs to standardize processes and support onboarding of new team members, ensuring consistent inventory management practices
Operated high-performance machinery in rubber production, meeting production targets while supporting scheduling objectives, quality standards, and operational efficiency. • Efficiently coordinated machine setup per work orders, reducing setup times and ensuring minimal interruptions to production schedules • Monitored operations and identified issues proactively, implementing adjustments to prevent delays, improve throughput, and reduce scrap waste • Performed quality inspections to meet customer specifications, communicating concerns immediately to maintain standards and delivery commitments • Diagnosed and resolved mechanical problems independently, enhancing operational reliability and flexibility to support production needs
Led process optimization initiatives across production operations, focusing on efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and quality enhancement. Conducted root cause analysis to solve production problems and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles and drive measurable results. • Collaborated with Training Coordinator to develop and implement SOPs and one-point lessons for consistent workflows, reducing variation and supporting quality and cost targets across multiple shifts • Drove downtime reduction and scrap minimization projects that increased throughput and improved overall equipment effectiveness through systematic problem-solving • Conducted root cause analysis to resolve production problems and trained Supervisors and Lead Hands on RCA methodologies to build problem-solving capabilities across the organization • Implemented 5S workplace organization on the shop floor and collaborated with cross-functional teams to collect and analyze production data, track improvement metrics, and identify opportunities for process enhancement
Led company-wide training programs and waste reduction initiatives, creating standardized procedures and delivering hands-on instruction that improved production reliability and reduced scrap rates. • Designed and delivered training to 200+ employees, including onboarding programs for new hires, increasing multi-skilling capabilities and adherence to quality standards across production departments • Led lean waste reduction projects that saved over $100,000 in one month through sustainable scrap controls and process improvements • Reengineered setup procedures and created SOPs that cut changeover time and increased production capacity