Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Strong technical leader, always looking for new challenges, with a proven track record in calmly managing projects, people and customer relations. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new opportunities and deliver high quality products in a timely manner. Recognized by customers, employees and management for business and system expertise. Excel in dynamic situations utilizing excellent team leadership, team building, problem solving and communication skills. Experienced in streamlining, eliminating waste and implementing new technology. Proven success in management, engineering, maintenance, supply chain and operations.
NextStar Energy is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis with a mission to revolutionize the North American EV industry. We’re doing this by investing in the construction of a cutting-edge battery manufacturing plant in Windsor, Ontario. This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and is being built with the goal of becoming the foremost battery hub in North America. The plant will directly employ 2,500 people. Canada’s first giga factory — producing at least one million watts of power and will cover 4.5 million square feet of manufacturing space.
Continental Aluminum operates one of the most advanced secondary aluminum smelters in the United States. State-of-the-art equipment, ISO 9001 certification of our processes, and strict quality and environmental controls allow Continental to be a cost effective resource for our customers, and a responsible corporate neighbor in our community. Responsibily for sales, purchasing and production planning/control.
Superintendent November 2010 – August 2012 US/Can Melt Technical Specialist • Responsible for Direct material performance for US/Can business unit • Integrate Direct material purchasing and operational use for greatest cost effectiveness • Develop KPI’s and drive continuous improvement integrating and driving Nemak’s Global commodity strategy • Provide technical support to Business Unit Department Manager • Develop and implement launch plan for brownfield plant including commissioning of plant facilities, equipment, processes and development of organization. • Overseeing the production process and production schedule. • Ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded. • Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve plant objectives. • Ensure implementation and evolution of safety requirements. • Develop and execute the yearly manufacturing plan (AOP) to deliver the business objectives (production volume, manufacturing controlled cost, quality, safety … ). • Establish and maintain a standard of performance for the operation. • Insure the alignment of the manufacturing organization with the company vision, purpose and priorities. • Establish individual accountability using coaching and support and performance management process. • Institutionalize manufacturing Best Practice Tools and Processes. Planning Specialist March 2006 – November 2010 Direct Material (Aluminum) Buyer US & Canada, August 2009 – November 2010 Acting Superintendent Operations, September 2008 – April 2009 Manufacturing Planning Specialist, September 2007 – September 2008 Long Term Viability Process Planning, March 2006 – September 2007 Supervisor May 2002 – March 2006 Acting Maintenance Planning Specialist, November 2004 – March 2006 Maintenance Supervisor, October 2003 – November 2004 Production Supervisor, May 2002 – October 2003