Talented engineering analyst with 15 years experience in paint shops at Toyota at both the West and North locations. Strive to implement the Toyota values in all aspects of work, is organized and a highly motivated individual with a history of success leading and supporting all aspects of work.
Detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of paint processes/equipment, with the ability to effectively investigate through Genchi Genbutsu, problem solve systematically, prioritize, implement changes, and sustain them through standardization.
Effectively lead groups at planning, coordinating, and execution stages at shop, multi-shop and and plant levels, including shutdown (shop, plant, and Covid lead), safety i.e. Lifting devices system, cross-functional groups (with assembly and weld), weekend work, preventative maintenance, contract cleaning. Work well collaborating with other groups, and taking feedback, to implement the best practices.
Mentored and trained other engineering analysts to perform activities and back up ie shutdown, weekend work, final and repair process areas. Supported production in learning i.e. SAP/general stores tutorials, tooling capability study, standardized work kaizen, quality kaizen circles, on the floor in process.
Represented Team Canada in 24 Hour World Championship and Common Wealth Games 2004-present
Multiple Canadian age group current and past record holder at 48, 72 hour and 6 day events
Current self supported Bruce Trail speed record holder