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Andrea DeClercq

Andrea DeClercq

Grimsby,ON

Summary

Results-driven Senior Level Project Manager with expertise in coordinating, planning, and executing diverse manufacturing projects. Demonstrates a deep understanding of business systems and possesses the ability to effectively support all project tasks, ensuring successful on-time completion. Skilled in overseeing all aspects of project planning and execution, including the development of comprehensive project plans, defining requirements, managing materials, monitoring budgets, tracking milestones, coordinating resources, negotiating with clients, and establishing project scope and schedule. Highly adept at establishing and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and project teams to facilitate seamless communication of project changes and status updates, address potential risks, and ensure timely milestone completion. Known for being a self-directed intrapreneur with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

VTR Feeder Solutions
04.2021 - Current
  • Oversee diverse automated part feeding and handling systems, as well as automated cellular projects, from initiation through to final acceptance and delivery for clients in the medical, pharmaceutical, automotive, and industrial sectors.
  • Initiate the project and communicate the scope to the mechanical, electrical design, and manufacturing departments.
  • Oversee the mechanical and electrical design teams' development of initial project concepts and technical details for presentation to stakeholders.
  • Identify and communicate potential risks and collaborate to implement solutions to reduce impact to timing, cost and execution
  • Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Prepare and communicate project change orders to stakeholders for scope changes
  • Perform weekly project budget analysis and expense reconciliation to ensure projects are completed within targeted margins, and identify any unplanned expenses and opportunities for cost savings.
  • Oversee project final acceptance, shipping, on-site installation, and commissioning activities.
  • Enhance overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Collaborate with design and electrical teams to resolve technical issues of current and delivered projects
  • Fostering a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
  • Mentor junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.

Project Coordinator

RB&W Corporation of Canada
01.2013 - 04.2021
  • Company Overview: Revenues of $80MMUSD; 200 employees globally; Report to COO
  • Oversaw diverse automotive tooling manufacturing projects from initial planning through final completion for robotic, stamping, prototyping and off-line operator handled cells
  • Collaborated with the tooling design team and suppliers to establish initial project costing and technical scope details and prepared customer proposals
  • Initiated project kick-off and communication of project parameters with the installation tooling design and development team
  • Coordinate meetings with customers and internal team members to finalize project specifications
  • Facilitate customer approvals of designs and project timelines between internal team members and 3rd party equipment suppliers to ensure timely execution of the project
  • Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
  • Source, purchase and monitor delivery status of all out-sourced equipment and components
  • Participate in weekly project review meetings with the Chief Operating Officer and installation tooling team to guarantee timelines, discuss delays and resource allocation
  • Coordinated and reviewed post project final costing, shipping, on-site installation, and commissioning activities and margins for lessons learned
  • Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with the COO to refine project goals.
  • Collaborated with the tooling design team to resolve technical issues of current and delivered projects
  • Provided field service/ on-site customer support at multiple OEM assembly facilities involving: On-site resolution of operational and warranty issues and troubleshooting equipment issues during start up
  • Coordinated provision of spare parts and technical support to facilitate commissioning of equipment
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Participated in Root Cause Failure analysis
  • Provided onsite integration support of $13MMUSD SPAC® installation tooling project for the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 truck and 2016 Ford Super Duty truck platforms which marked the adoption of aluminum body construction for the F-Series pickups with daily troubleshooting, high pressure collaborative meetings
  • Provided off site integration support of the SPAC® installation tooling projects for TESLA for Model S, Model X and Model 3 with ongoing equipment and information requirements
  • Established and managed an unprecedented, continuous program for installation tooling and spare parts supply resulting in department growth and tripling total dollar sales from initial inception to $2MMUSD annually
  • Developed and implemented the framework and project folder structure for use of SOLIDWORKS Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) System which ensured centralized access to all project specific designs and associated documents

Principal and Consultant

Niagara Management Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Provided international project management and business systems compliance consultation within multiple industries including GRT Rubber Technologies, manufacturer of conveyor belt and sheet rubber products and AXIS, LLC., a $100MMUSD rail car axle manufacturing start-up

Management System Support Specialist

RB&W Corporation of Canada
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Provided remote support to the management team which maintained business systems compliance with industry standards

Quality Management System Administrator

RB&W Corporation of Canada
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Designed, developed, and tested a measurable reporting system with the external software developer which tracked internal manufacturing quality issues, customer complaints, supplier non-conformances and all associated costs and key measurables
  • Designed, developed, and tested an employee training software system with the external software developer which maintained personnel's education, training, and qualification records
  • Developed process documentation required for transition from QS-9000 to ISO/TS 6949:2002 registration with support from lead consultant in a knowledgeable and timely manner

Education

Business Administration Diploma – Honors - Project Management focused

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

Small Business & Entrepreneurship - Honors -

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
  • Experienced in EDrawings for SOLIDWORKS
  • Project Management, Planning and Development
  • PLEX ERP Software Expertise
  • Strategic planning
  • Infor SyteLine ERP Manufacturing Software
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Enterprise Product Data Management Expertise
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Proficient in Celoxis AI Project Management Software
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Document Management
  • Project Scope Management
  • Project Estimation Skills
  • Project Scope Evaluation
  • Mentoring Proficiency
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Strategic Sourcing Skills

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Food Tourism
  • Road Cycling
  • Cooking
  • Travelling

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home option4-day work weekTeam Building / Company Retreats

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Project Manager

VTR Feeder Solutions
04.2021 - Current

Project Coordinator

RB&W Corporation of Canada
01.2013 - 04.2021

Principal and Consultant

Niagara Management Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2013

Management System Support Specialist

RB&W Corporation of Canada
01.2007 - 01.2013

Quality Management System Administrator

RB&W Corporation of Canada
01.2003 - 01.2007

Small Business & Entrepreneurship - Honors -

Mohawk College

Business Administration Diploma – Honors - Project Management focused

McMaster University

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