Ben Oliver
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Atlas Copco, enhancing service business from $3M to $7M. Excelled in solution selling and strategic account development, tailoring Tool Management solutions for 75+ customers. Skilled in sales team training and analytical problem-solving, I championed significant advancements in manufacturing automation and tooling standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Sales Manager
Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems Canada
Mississauga, Ontario
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for business development for service in Canada, supported growth from $3M to $7M annually.
- Tailored custom Tool Management solutions for over 75 customers including Major Final Assembly Plants
- Created product standards and processes for tools and software, including advanced commissioning processes.
- Standardized Tool Management programs for major Tiers including Magna, Martinrea, and GM
- Created complex business cases for cost savings and lifecycle cost management
- Responsible for consulting on Manufacturing, Automation, Service for Canada for over 200+ customers and 6+ Distributors
- Supported the creation and development of a top error-proofing application essential to the future of the Manufacturing Industry
- Provided Sales expertise for Lean, Six-Sigma and Gemba for customers, sales force and operations for Canada
- Performed advanced data analysis to create value statements both for targets met and new goals and establish a metric system for sales teams and customers solidifying automation in contract renewals
Sr. Methods Engineering Structural Supervisor
Bombardier Aerospace Downsview
Downsview, Ontario
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Responsible for managing 12 structural engineers to develop and launch the Global 7000/8000 business jet program.
- Executed a Corporate Culture Change program for Sustainable Growth with an elite management team.
- Responsible to Champion MES inputs for Structures and Tooling and Automation for all departments overseeing the integration for a multi-software platform-Catia, Apriso, SAP, Cribmaster, etc.
- Project Champion for Digital Work Instruction migration from paper
Tooling & Automation Manager
Bombardier Aerospace Downsview
Downsview, Ontario
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Sr. Methods Engineer responsible for the specification and design of complete tooling and automation supply chain for the new Global 7000/8000 Business Jet launch for all departments.
- Responsible for tooling and automation budget development, and utilizing A3 Business Cases to support where required.
- Redesigned the software workflows for SAP on an MES integration project to integrate tooling and automation, and introduced digital Tool Control to the aerospace industry.
- Designed and implemented a full Tool Management Center to support all tooling and equipment logistics sustainably for the program lifecycle.
General Manager of Operations-Head of Engineering
Contour Machine Ltd.
Weston, Ontario
02.2007 - 12.2012
- Management of all departments: Sales, Design, Engineering, CNC, Purchasing, Administration, Production, Shipping, and Customer Service for 70+ staffed custom metal fabrication.
- Project management for all major installations (architectural lighting, airports, etc.).
- Responsible for quotations, new concept design, contract negotiations in the supply chain, and with customers.
- Management of SRED department, ISO 9001:2008, Inventory Control, Production MRP system (Softrack).
- Responsible for overseeing the Quality department, implementing IARs and RGAs.
- Development and Management of Production Scheduling.
- CNC program analysis for production cost savings and scrap reduction.
- Major concept developer for the automotive, food, hotel, law enforcement, and general industries.
- Program development for all major Fanuc robotics, welding equipment, CNC, and machining centers.
- Designed a 30+ product line and catalog for tool management for Bombardier Aerospace, introducing the point-of-use concept.
Education
Leadership Excellence I & II - Leadership
Atlas Copco Learning Link
Online08-2021
Professional Negotiator - Professional Negotiation
Camp Negotiator Pro
Los Angeles, California09-2016
CNC Programmer - CNC Punch Press And Laser Programming
Amada Canada
Malton, ON12-2012
High School Diploma -
Rift Valley Academy
Kijabe, Kenya05-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Police Sciences
ICS
MontrealBachelor of Arts - English Major, Psychology Minor
Trinity Western University
Langley, BCSkills
- Sales presentation
- National account management
- Solution selling
- Strategic account development
- Territory sales management
- Sales team training
- Motivational skills
- Analytical problem solver
Affiliations
- Sketch Artist
- 3D design, modelling, printing
- Geology
- Food Science
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Swahili
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Creation of the Atlas Copco socket removal tool
- Atlas Copco STRIP (3R) program for Sustainability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Service Sales Manager
Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems Canada
10.2015 - Current
Sr. Methods Engineering Structural Supervisor
Bombardier Aerospace Downsview
01.2013 - 10.2015
Tooling & Automation Manager
Bombardier Aerospace Downsview
01.2013 - 10.2015
General Manager of Operations-Head of Engineering
Contour Machine Ltd.
02.2007 - 12.2012
Leadership Excellence I & II - Leadership
Atlas Copco Learning Link
Professional Negotiator - Professional Negotiation
Camp Negotiator Pro
CNC Programmer - CNC Punch Press And Laser Programming
Amada Canada
High School Diploma -
Rift Valley Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Police Sciences
ICS
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Psychology Minor
Trinity Western University
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