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Firefighter
Township of Tiny - Tiny, ONFirefighter
Jul. 2025Tiny, Ontario, CanadaPaid on-call firefighter trained across multiple disciplines, including structural firefighting, wildland response, medical first response, vehicle extrication, and ice rescue. Serves a rural community with rapid deployment capabilities, supporting emergency incidents and community safety year-round.
Senior Vice President of Product
Flash ForestSenior Vice President of Product
Oct. 2022Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFlash Forest is a Canadian reforestation company that uses UAV technology, automation and ecological science to regenerate ecosystems on a global scale.
Director Of Operations
Raytheon Intelligence & SpaceDirector Of Operations
Apr. 2021 - Oct. 2022Midland, Ontario, Canada
Product Line Director
Raytheon Intelligence & SpaceProduct Line Director
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2021Midland, Ontario, Canada
Operations Director
Raytheon TechnologiesOperations Director
Jul. 2018 - Jan. 2020Midland, Ontario, Canada
Plant Manager
Raytheon TechnologiesPlant Manager
Mar. 2017 - Jul. 2018Midland, Ontario, Canada
Production Systems Manager
Raytheon TechnologiesProduction Systems Manager
Jun. 2016 - May. 2017Midland, ON
Production Manager
Brose GroupProduction Manager
Aug. 2015 - Jun. 2016London, Ontario, CanadaBrose Canada Inc. London, Ontario Location; Assembly Seat Systems Production responsibilities by program and include multiple processes across a large value stream design; • Pre-production welding • Paint throughput • Track assembly / automation • Final seat assembly Manage 'Center Teams' which include; Production Leaders, Supervisors, Service Technicians, Multiple shifts operators, Material planners, Industrial Engineers & Quality Engineers. Ensuring all customer demands are met which the highest quality and Just-in-Time. Driving a culture of data driven decisions through LEAN Production Systems and development. In addition to ensuring operating budgets are planned, set and supported through a continuous strive for Continuous Improvement.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Brose GroupContinuous Improvement Manager
Feb. 2015 - Aug. 2015London, Canada AreaBrose Canada Inc. London, Ontario Location Technical Functions Dept. Production optimization for the pursuit of profitability through measurable improvements of Operation Efficiency across all product value streams. Focusing on the development of the organization to achieve sustainable results that directly impact all KPI's to ensure customer satisfaction. The Brose Production System (BPS) focuses on Just in Sequence, 5s, Material & Information Flow, Shop Floor Management, Failure Prevention, Problem Solving and other LEAN tools to build a model of Continuous Improvement, development, success and sustainability for all stakeholders. Brose is the world’s fifth-largest family-owned automotive supplier. It develops and produces innovative mechatronics systems for vehicle doors and seats as well as electric motors. There are about 23,000 Brose employees working at 58 locations in 23 countries.
Group Leader - Paint Prep / ED
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaGroup Leader - Paint Prep / ED
Jun. 2014 - Feb. 2015Woodstock, Ontario• Paint sealer, UBC & ED production consisting of Team Members & auto robots. • Leading direct reports to positively impact TMMC's KPI's. • Manage labour, direct and indirect material budgets to sustain competitive advantage including performance evaluations for all direct reports. • Inventory management to support customer demand • Sealer application is an integral material ensuring water leak, corrosion and wind noise prevention. • Process team member craftsmanship and attention to detail is a daily focus to ensure all our customers are satisfied. • Development of Team Leaders for process diagnostics with a deep understanding of the Toyota Production System and how too effectively manage each zone of control • Process ergonomic assessments and evaluation • Team Member wellness and safety focusing on sustainable countermeasures • ISO 14001 • Process layout design and implementation though essential use of Toyota Production System mindset • Problem Solving & Visualization, using root cause analysis and Toyota Business Practice
Group Leader - TPS Development
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaGroup Leader - TPS Development
Oct. 2011 - Jun. 2014Woodstock & Cambridge• Certified TPS / Lean 'Standardized Work & Kaizen' Trainer by Mr Fukumura Yoshito (Toyota Motor Corp HR Div. Master Trainer). • TMMC MFG Support in Toyota Production System (LEAN) fundamentals through 'Standardized Work & Kaizen'.
Internal & External activities. • Supplier Support. • Material Information Flow Chart / Value Stream Mapping. • Team Leader development support. • Human Resource Development through practice of Toyota Way & TPS fundamentals. • New model & product launch support • Logistics parts supply abnormality & lead time support Lead - Local Non-Profit Organization (NPO) TPS development and community support to increase operations efficiency and customer satisfaction in their organization.
Group Leader - Assembly
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaGroup Leader - Assembly
Jan. 2010 - Oct. 2011WoodstockLeadership of Team Members and Team Leaders for success to impact all KPI's. Good balanced communication between all value streams including but not limited to; production, engineering, maintenance and supplier both internal and external. Project deployment, closure and sustainment to secure cost competitiveness in the automotive industry.
Team Leader - Assembly, Trim Zone
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaTeam Leader - Assembly, Trim Zone
Apr. 2008 - Jan. 2010Woodstock
Team Leader - Assembly, Pilot Set-up
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaTeam Leader - Assembly, Pilot Set-up
Dec. 2007 - Apr. 2008WoodstockSupport start-up & launch of TMMC-Woodstock. Assignment - Trim 2. Key-Trainer for on-line processes. Process set-up and Standardized Work verification.
Team Member - Permanent
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaTeam Member - Permanent
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007Cambridge, Ontario
Team Member - Contract
Toyota Motor Manufacturing CanadaTeam Member - Contract
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2006Cambridge, Ontario
Youth Director
Creekside Church WaterlooYouth Director
Mar. 2003 - Dec. 2003Waterloo, OntarioDirect and facillitate junior high and senior high programs and events, including services, outreach & teaching. Deliver teachings in a relavent and pratical way to Grade 6 - Grade 12 youth. Lead team of junior and senior high leadership to support programs and mentor 60+ junior and senior high.

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