R O Y W A T S O N407-300 Mary Street N, Oshawa, ONT, L1G 5C8 647-545-8727

rrwatson123@gmail.com

Master Six Sigma Black BeltExperienced professional with a diverse background including operations, marketing,

and finance with strong knowledge of supply chain, ERP (MRP) systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Creative and goal oriented with strong people skills in both unionized and non-unionized environments. Safety first approach for teams has resulted in an impeccable safety record. I maintain a fair and inspiring approach to leadership with a focus on people empowerment and development.

Personal development into the role of General Manager started with more than 12 years of assembly line experience.

Key SkillsMaster Six Sigma Blackbelt Project ManagementLean expertOperations scheduling Budgeting

SAP, JD Edwards, QAD, and AS400 experience

Forecasting/schedulingTrained CAD operatorAPICS education Multi-site leadership

Marketing experienceSupply Chain expertNegotiationsDiverse experienceISO auditor

ExperienceSUPPLY CHAIN ADVANTAGE, Aiken, SC, USA. NOW residing in Oshawa, Ontario Canada 2012 to PRESENT

OWNERConsulting – introducing Lean Six Sigma to organizations looking for systematic improvement, providing project management for startup operations. Focus on LEAN concepts and supply chain.

PGH CORNING – Yantai, China Feb – August 2016Green field implementation of FoamGlas Insulation fabrication facility; site project manager

Negotiated location and equipment contracts. Implemented facility layout, supply process, and operational

procedures. Successfully realized first deliveries in July – Project completed on

time, on budget.PGH CORNING – Pearland TX, USA Jan – Dec 2015Demolition of office site and construction of new office with training facility.

Negotiated Contractor contract. Participated in layout/design process flow meeting area

requirements. Managed all project elements to successful completion – on time, on

budget.PGH CORNING – Sedalia Missouri, USA 2013/2014

Rapid improvement events coordinator – week long events specifically focused on predetermined continuous improvement objectives defined by a value stream analysis.

VERTIGO – Scarborough ONT, Canada Spring 2013

Value stream map and outline of supply chain requirements in a visual display manufacturing facility (bus shelter electronic display units)

Provided site guidance for layout requirements to improve volume. Provided supply chain recommendations for improvement.

TECHNOSCAN – Concord ONT, Canada Fall 2012Facility consultation for setup of mass spectroscopy container detection systems – focus was on operational flow and supply chain requirements.

CANBERRA 2004 to 2012

GENERAL MANAGER CANBERRA Concord Co., Sept 2004 to October 2012LEGAL ENTITY CEO Concord Co., 2008 to 2012

GENERAL MANAGER CANBERRA Oak Ridge Ltd., 2009 to 2011 (temporary assignment)GENERAL MANAGER CANBERRA Albuquerque Ltd., 2009 to 2011 (temporary assignment)PRODUCT MANAGER GAS DETECTORS, 2007 to 2012

CANBERRA is a 30,000 square foot Manufacturing, Engineering, Service, and Sales site with 47 nonunion employees, specializing in nuclear measurement and instrumentation. Now owned by Mirion Technologies.

Results (team efforts):$9M/YR revenue business was slated for closure in a global footprint plan 2004. Within

first year of assuming leadership the profit margin increased to over 30% Gross Margin. Through the next 6 years Concord has become the most profitable entity in CANBERRA (per person revenue and Gross Margin %), and the 2nd largest entity in terms of revenue – with $29M in 2011, 2012.

Implemented Lean – Kanban, Work Cells, Value Stream Mapping, Playbooks, ABC inventory, Green Belt training programs, Consignment inventory, Vendor managed inventory, Point of use program, Weekly safety training, Finite capacity planning, FMEA, Design to cost engineering, Facilities improvements.

Concord the first CANBERRA entity with ISO 14001, and ISO 18001, also responsible for achieving ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 for Oak Ridge site.

Perfect safety record maintained over full experience at all entities. Highest employee opinion scores worldwide – 4 years running at Concord (Surveys not

conducted since 2010). Highest organizational scores in AREVA assessment (audited) by a factor of 2

compared to other CANBERRA sites. o Governanceo Financial Performanceo Customer Satisfactiono Commitment to Employeeso Risk Management and Preventiono Respect for the Environmento Innovationo Community and Involvemento Dialogue and Consensus buildingo Continuous Improvement

Completed business plan for manufacturing operation in China. Selected sites, products, layout and business structure.

Submitted business plan for implementation of He3 reclamation at OPG. Lead for cost reduction projects and industrialization planning global production.

Some achievements Detector cell – production increase by factor of four with no additional personnel –

improving margin from ~25% to ~70%. Production cell and playbook – able to flex people with temporary labour to offset

business seasonality (100% achieved in 2010, 2011, 2012). Inventory turns increased from 2.5 to 9.5 with 95% on time delivery. Kanban, point of

use inventory, ABC inventory, mean deviation controls, vendor managed inventory, and strong forecast process introduction; were introduced to resolve existing supply chain problems.

ISO implement (9001, 14001, 18001) in Oak Ridge achieved in 6 months. Implemented work cells in Oak Ridge and Concord. Cost savings projects numerous – including $500k program in HPGe and over $1M for

international manufacture of equipment. Wrote boilerplate template for consignment inventory programs used in multiple sites. Developed Operations procedures for worldwide implement of SAP. Lean training programs introduced globally. Introduced safety program used globally.

GARLAND Commercial Ranges, Mississauga, ON 2000 to 2004OPERATIONS MANAGER

Oversaw all production and fabrication for 80,000 square foot facility with 200 unionized employees. $60M/YR revenue in highly competitive commodity market for commercial cooking equipment.

Results (team efforts): Implemented SMED program. Changed packaging methods reducing work force from 13 to 4. Moved ‘Cuisine’ production from Pennsylvania plant to Mississauga plant. Implemented configurator for sales. Outsourced powder coat line (underutilized). 98% sheet yield nesting - Over 250 turns/yr. sheet steel. Implemented production control systems (colour coded). Introduced RF scanning technology for inventory control. Implemented safety reward program for employees.

LePage Adhesives, Brampton, ON 1997 to 2000SUPERINTENDENT AQUEOUS AND POWDER DIVISION

Oversaw production and packaging operations for 3 shift operation in 100,000 square foot facility with 55 unionized employees. $60M/YR revenue in chemical processing. Promoted from unit supervisor, developed a finite capacity plan and integrated vessel production and packaging operations resulting in reduction of a 10 page backlog report to a 95% on time delivery result in 6 months.

Results (team efforts): Introduced first JIT programs. Developed operations procedures for both packaging and vessel production. Lead for packaging process project –established new packing processes. Lead for water treatment process; worked with companies to develop improved

environmental compliance.

Vas-Cath vascular catheters, Mississauga, ON 1994 to 1997SUPERVISOR AFTERNOON AND MIDNIGHT SHIFTS

Oversaw production and packaging operations for afternoon and midnight shifts. Wrote operations procedures, trained as internal ISO auditor, winner of employee of the year award for startup of 3rd shift operations. Responsible for ensuring compliance to GMP’s and FDA requirements.

Results (team efforts): Achieved highest BARD quality ratings. Wrote over 250 SOP’s. Responsible to trouble shoot molding and extrusion operations. Responsible for hiring and training of operations personnel.

Education

YORK UNIVERSITY, Schulich School of business, North York, ONMaster Six Sigma Black Belt.

SHERIDAN COLLEGE, Mississauga, ONCPIM (APICS).

COMPUTER ACADEMY, East York, ONACAD, Autolisp, Desktop publishing, Dbase.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE, Scarborough, ONLotus 123, Accounting 1, Labour relations negotiation.

UNIVERSITY of WATERLOO, WATERLOO, ONB.A. Arts (Achieved during educational leave in 3 yrs.).

TRAINING COURSES / Additional Skills

Human Rights trainer –

ISO auditing

Productive meetings course

WHMIS

Featured on National Film Board training video

attended

ERP – AS400, SAP, JD Edwards, 4th Shift, BPICS

Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project

Served as volunteer firefighter – President of association

Accounting for managers course attended

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Confined space

First Aid, Heart Savers

Leadership skills training