OBJECTIVES:
Accomplished Engineer/Project Manager with full Global Leadership seeking responsibility in Project Management, Engineering technical performance and Strategic Planning with growing and innovative company.
PROFILE:
Hands-on experience in Engineering, Project Management and Strategic Sourcing/Procurement processes in Logistics & Supply Chain with $400 Million in Sales by launching twelve global operations: Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Germany, Spain, Belgium, South Africa, China, Taiwan, Philippine & Australia. Successfully spearhead talented & technically proficient teams in Automotive and Mining industries to deliver new leading edge, hi-tech products with cost effective, high-performance designs & technologies.
• Master In International Business • Lean Manufacturing Engineering - Kaizen / Poka-Yoke/ 5S • Six-Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management Techniques • Master certificate in Sustainable Supply Chain • Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Processes
• Negotiation & Influencing Techniques • Coaching & Leadership Techniques • International Project Launches
WORK EXPERIENCES:
Supply Chain Manager – Process Engineering 2011 - Present
Cliffs Natural Resources
Cleveland, Ohio
• Develop & streamline processes related to Strategic Sourcing, Capital Sourcing and Materials Management for Global Mining Operations
• Manage operational and centralized Supply Chain performances
• Facilitate communication among different areas of the business where knowledge in both areas exists
• Conduct Six Sigma projects to develop data driven improvements
• Provide visibility through Process Improvements and IT Solutions to company’s global operations
• Utilize initiative and critical thinking to deal with concerns/issues/roadblocks within projects
• Coordinate activities in Global Supply Chain Sustainability projects
Senior Engineer 2009 – 2011
Loblaw Companies Limited
Brampton, Ontario
• Lead the development and delivery of Engineering standards for the company’s nationwide distribution centers
• Establish and manage customer’s needs and priorities for project planning, development, implementation, maintenance and support
• Implement and maintain Manhattan Labor Management system for the company’s distribution centers
• Conduct Root Cause analysis to weed out factors/elements that impede productivity
• Plan projects or processes and/or regulates, controls and integrate engineering activities and resources used in executing projects
• Maintain accountability and focus on results
• Develop and manage relationships with internal customer where contact involves probing and interpretation in dealing with complex or sensitive issues and/or gaining cooperation, with accountability for reaching agreement
Engineering Manager - Lean Manufacturing Champion 1999- 2009
James Group International (Ford & General Motors Tier 1 Supplier)-Holding company of Renaissance Global Logistics. Detroit, Michigan
• Manage (12 Direct / 8 Dotted Line) Process Engineers, Design Engineers, Packaging Engineers & Technicians for New Product & Process development; oversee start up of facility for Consolidating, Packaging and Logistics of Production Automotive parts
• Utilizing Project Management techniques successfully implemented the Start Up of a New 380,000 sq. foot Green Field logistics facility in Dayton, Ohio – United States
• Sole responsible to design Green Field plant 380,000 sq. foot to execute International Export of automotive parts for General Motors in Dayton, Ohio-United States
• Execute Six Sigma principles to assure quality and identify cost saving opportunities
• Conduct Root Cause analysis utilizing PFEMA and 8D as evaluation tools
• Experienced in setting up and implementing 5S principles
• Launch new logistic programs utilizing APQP (Advanced Product Quality & Planning) methodology to twelve global locations: Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Germany, Spain, Belgium, South Africa, China, Taiwan, Philippine & Australia.
• Mentor management and staff personnel in maintaining measurable and Six Sigma results
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles (LMS) to eliminate waste and increase efficiency
• Design Automotive packaging utilizing Corrugated boxes, Wooden cases, and Steel racks
• Coordinate plant wide packaging operations
• Analyze bid/tender resources, quantify new business solutions, and participate in customer technical reviews and negotiation
• Conduct Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma classes and seminars - Teach classes & conduct workshops
• Manage packaging development, plant layout and material handling activities
• Establish and manage engineering database for 5000 active automotive parts
• Perform Throughput Analysis (TP) and participate in structuring company’s cost model
International Business Instructor – Master Level Program 2007 – 2008
St. Clair College of Art and Applied Technology
Windsor, Ontario
• Class room instructor for Master & Vocational students
• Direct aspects of the scheduling and curriculum development of International Market Entry and Distribution – Program leads to Master in International Business
• Design business case assignments and tests for students to evaluate real market situations
• Evaluate and mark course assignments, tests, thesis and projects
• Establish comfortable, student focused and two-way communication classroom environment to empower students for effective learning process
• Advice and support staff on planning, assessment, and resources including courses modeling
• Include real market data and information in the lecturing material to convey practical market case studies
• Promote students to conduct actual market search and share real market cases in the classroom
• Provide after class student assistance and support
• Follow up with students after class end to ensure students successful career path
Manufacturing Engineer 1997- 1999
AV Technology, LLC. (General Dynamics Company)
Shelby Township, Michigan
• Field manufacturing engineer for armored vehicles
• Participate in component design and structure analysis – Stress and Kinematics’ analysis
• Conduct cost effective analysis to determine the optimum ma...
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