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Dale Herring
Calgary
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in Business management, plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Sabre Instrument services
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance skills and promote safety compliance.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Surpassed annual Revenue target of 45m to 63m
Operations Manager
EPFC Corp.
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Pressure Vessels/ Pressure piping/ Fully skidded packages including Electrical & Instrumentation
- Streamlined operational workflows, enhancing process efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Managed vendor relationships, securing favorable terms and ensuring quality of supplies.
- Drove process improvement projects, resulting in reduced costs and increased overall effectiveness.
Quality Control Manager
BIGFOOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted Owner/President in collective bargaining and facilities negotiations.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance product consistency.
- Trained and mentored team members on quality assurance best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to address recurring defects effectively.
- Established key performance indicators to track quality metrics and drive results.
Operations Manager
CLEMMER STEELCRAFT
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed projects, policies, procedures and risk management, meeting agenda development, research, project support and reporting on strategic plans pr
- Administered the review, revision and approval of company policies/ procedures.
- Contributed to the development of staff training by utilizing the apprenticeship tax relief program.
- Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and improving order accuracy. Increase in plant productivity by 24%
Operations Manager
FUSION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INC
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed annual operations and capital budgets, produced quarterly presentations for Board of Directors
- Took on roles of Compliance and Privacy Officer and ensured meeting regulatory and legal requirements such as maintenance of financial records.
- Successful met all requirements of EU compliance audits allowing company to expand reach to European Customers.
- Responsible for overall profit/ Loss
Manufacturing Manager
CAMERON PROCESS SYSTEMS
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed a team of ~9 direct Supervisors/Foreman responsible for the 185 Union Boilermaker staff to effectively construct pressure vessels, pressure piping equipment.
- Developed client relationships and improved client service by coaching, training and developing staff, promoting Safe work practices.
- Using performance management and best practices improved key performance indicators while reducing department staffing by 14%.
- Achieved $100mm in sales in final year of operation.
- Reduced total TRIR rate from 7% to 1.3%
Stainless Pipe Manufacturing Manager Mod yard operations
MAXFIELD INCORPORATED
01.2010 - 01.2011
- 1 year contract
- Implemented quality control processes to enhance product reliability.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and safety protocols.
- Trained staff on equipment operation and safety standards.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
Welding Foreman, Assembly supervisor
HYDRA RIG NOV
01.2001 - 01.2009
Lead Hand Welder
Diversified Metal Engineering
01.1996 - 01.2001
Education
MBA -
UPEI
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma
Cameron University
Calgary, AB01.2014
Green Belt - Lean Manufacturing principles
Cameron University
Red Seal Journeyman Welder - undefined
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE05.2000
Diploma - Banking And Finance
World Financial Group
Houston TexasDiploma - Business Operations For Executives
Pinnacle Business Operation Institute
05-2024
Skills
- Risk Management
- Accounts Payable
- Team Management
- Inventory Control
- Internal Audits
- Operations Management
- Vendor Management
- Accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Human Resources
- ERP Systems
- Profit & Loss
- Payroll
- Quality Assurance
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Report Writing
- Forecasting
- Lean Manufacturing
- Budgeting
- Process Improvement
- Procurement
- Microsoft Excel
- Welding
- Production Management
- Supply Chain
- Negotiation
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics
- Recruiting
- Plant Management
- Computer Networking
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Certified Financial Planner WFG Wealth Financial group 2019 to 2020
- Certificate in ISO9001 2015
- CWB Supervisor Canadian welding Bureau
- Leadership for safety excellence ACSA
- Executive leadership 12 week program
Timeline
Plant Manager
Sabre Instrument services
09.2023 - 10.2024
Operations Manager
EPFC Corp.
01.2022 - 08.2023
Quality Control Manager
BIGFOOT INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
01.2019 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
CLEMMER STEELCRAFT
01.2017 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
FUSION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INC
01.2014 - 01.2017
Manufacturing Manager
CAMERON PROCESS SYSTEMS
01.2011 - 01.2013
Stainless Pipe Manufacturing Manager Mod yard operations
MAXFIELD INCORPORATED
01.2010 - 01.2011
Welding Foreman, Assembly supervisor
HYDRA RIG NOV
01.2001 - 01.2009
Lead Hand Welder
Diversified Metal Engineering
01.1996 - 01.2001
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma
Cameron University
Green Belt - Lean Manufacturing principles
Cameron University
Red Seal Journeyman Welder - undefined
Holland College
MBA -
UPEI
Diploma - Banking And Finance
World Financial Group
Diploma - Business Operations For Executives
Pinnacle Business Operation Institute