Andrew Prai
Project Manager
Surrey,BC
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Pebo Stones Corp
06.2017 - Current
- Review all scheduling and coordinate daily between sales, fabrication and installation
- Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Support sales staff with resolving technical details for bid process
- Estimate labor requirements to support anticipated workload
- Render fabrication drawings for client review and production
- Work directly with clients to clarify job requirements and resolve issues
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints
- Oversee production floor activities and work with shop staff to ensure quality control
- Mentor junior staff members on best production practices, cultivating a skilled workforce
- Evaluate employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed
- Increase overall productivity by understanding production process bottlenecks and proposing effective solutions
- Update project details of sales orders within an ERP system
- Troubleshoot maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution
- Assist and coordinate implementation of Health and Safety initiatives
- Initiate nonconformance reviews and implement quality control initiatives
- Reduce waste and material costs by optimizing inventory management
- Initiated sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact through waste reduction and energy-efficient practices
Production Supervisor
Margranite
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked with sales staff to assess job requirements, schedule and quality control
- Manage and schedule daily activities for work crews
- Maintain inventory levels of consumable goods for production lines
- Organized and implemented preventative maintenance procedures for equipment and building
- Assisted with emergency repairs and overhauls of equipment as needed
- Organized and scheduled waste removal (granite slurry and block ends)
Assistant Coordinator
Pebo Stones Corp
06.2011 - 12.2015
- Managed and supervised raw material stock
- Maintained inventory levels of consumable goods for production shop and installation supplies
- Reviewed documentation to verify conformance with established project criteria
- Provided outstanding service to all parties involved with project, promoting effective and lasting business relationships
- Maintained accurate documentation to ensure proper tracking of project progress and contractual compliance
- Coordinated with site personnel to achieve on-time project delivery
- Managed the installation crews by confirming their schedules, materials, and reviewing job specifications
- Conducted on site inspections to ensure quality control and proactively deal with deficiencies
- Schedule equipment maintenance and arrange for servicing of fleet vehicles
Estimator / Production Coordinator
Roman Metal Works
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Consulted clients on technical issues offering advice on preferred manufacturing solutions
- Established standardized spreadsheets for estimating
- Streamlined work shop operations by prioritizing shop floor activities to improve workflow and ensure deadlines were met
- Arranged for outside services
- Increased project accuracy by diligently reviewing specifications with draftsman, drawings, and other documentation
Inside Sales Representative
CWS Industries (contract)
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability
- Estimated cost plus items for heavy equipment used in the Alberta Oil fields, as well as attachments for Hydraulic excavators and wheel handling attachments for large mining ore trucks
- Helped to standardize documents and procedures between branches, reducing the response time to clients
Production Coordinator / Marketing & Sales
VanGear
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed work floor processes and activities
- Implemented quality control programs (ISO and API) in conjunction with QMS consultants
- Developed sales and marketing materials and arranged trade show opportunities
- Spearheaded a new market segment; supplying components for the wind power industry
- Lead multiple departments in the completion of complex high value bids
- Duties included assessment of potential contracts; development of resources and labour requirements, estimation of investment capital, validation of adequate supply of materials, conformance to manufacturing process standards, and investigation of delivery options
- Represented the company at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Production Technician / Technical Writer
Wartsila Canada
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Assessed repair projects and generated inspection reports for sales usage in quoting
- Organized technical data and developed repair and manufacturing procedures including consultation with ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s, and Transport Canada to fulfill underwriter’s requirements
- Scheduled work floor activities and maintained work flow through shop floor
- Reviewed completed projects for discrepancies, assessing issues and advising on changes to minimize repetitive errors.
Foreman / Journeyman Machinist
Cannon Machine Works
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Highlights include managing the restoration of steam trains components for BC Rail and CPR, and components for the Triumph meson research facility
- Operated manufacturing equipment such as engine lathe, universal milling machines, vertical boring mills and horizontal boring mills.
Education
PMI Project Manager Professional certification -
BCIT
Operations Management Fundamentals - undefined
BCIT
Rainwater Harvesting and Management Course - undefined
Gaia College
Metrik management seminars - good business practices - undefined
Vancouver Maritime Centre
Crucial conversations seminar - undefined
Wartsila
MasterCam cad/cam level1, 2 & 3 - undefined
BCIT
Red Seal Journeyman machinist certificate - undefined
BCIT
undefined
Skills
Production Planning
Production Line Management
Team Development
Project Management
Languages
English
Additional Information
I have travelled extensively in the back country of British Columbia and Oregon in a 1991 Jeep Cherokee which I have restored and modified. I love to go camping, exploring natural features in the landscape, and mountain biking.
I maintain, and spend time modifying, my 1998 BMW 328is.
I have an interest in strategy games where tactical and resource decisions are a key part of the play.
I work on garden projects with my wife and family, enjoy reading, and listening to podcasts related to geopolitics and world events.
Timeline
Production Manager
Pebo Stones Corp
06.2017 - Current
Production Supervisor
Margranite
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Coordinator
Pebo Stones Corp
06.2011 - 12.2015
Estimator / Production Coordinator
Roman Metal Works
01.2009 - 01.2010
Inside Sales Representative
CWS Industries (contract)
01.2008 - 01.2009
Production Coordinator / Marketing & Sales
VanGear
01.2006 - 01.2008
Production Technician / Technical Writer
Wartsila Canada
01.2002 - 01.2006
Foreman / Journeyman Machinist
Cannon Machine Works
01.1995 - 01.2002
PMI Project Manager Professional certification -
BCIT
Operations Management Fundamentals - undefined
BCIT
Rainwater Harvesting and Management Course - undefined
Gaia College
Metrik management seminars - good business practices - undefined
Vancouver Maritime Centre
Crucial conversations seminar - undefined
Wartsila
MasterCam cad/cam level1, 2 & 3 - undefined
BCIT
Red Seal Journeyman machinist certificate - undefined
BCIT
undefined
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