Dana Lister
Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Important To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork-life balance
Results-driven PMP-certified leader with 20 years of experience in managing strategic projects, Lean initiatives, and quality systems. Led cross-functional teams and manufacturing projects up to $1M while enhancing business performance through continuous improvement and data-driven decisions. Supported SAP ERP implementation for over 100 users, optimizing processes to boost productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
23
years of professional experience
8
Certification
Skills
Project & Change Management
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
Operational & Process Excellence
Manufacturing & Operations Leadership
Quality Management & ISO 9001/14001 Compliance
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Operational Auditing & CAPA Management
SAP ERP Systems & UAT
Accomplishments
- Managed manufacturing and operational projects up to $1M delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Generated ~$1.2M annual revenue growth by leading new projects, organizing tradeshows for business development, and improving shop processes through CI to enhance customer responsiveness.
- Delivered recurring annual cost savings of ~$30K through process optimization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved quote-to-order conversion by 30% by strengthening customer engagement, refining workflows, and enhancing sales processes.
- Reduced order processing time by 20% through Lean practices, workflow redesign, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintained 95–100% on-time shipment performance by optimizing production scheduling, coordinating cross-functional teams, and improving communication channels.
- Led ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 internal audits and external audit support, corrective actions, and compliance initiatives.
- Active Joint Health & Safety Committee member, conducting inspections, supporting policy development, and promoting a safe, compliant workplace.
Work History
Sales & Continuous Improvement Leader
22 Years 9 Months
Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation - Hamilton, ON | 01.2004 - Current
- Drive business development by managing new customer projects, organizing tradeshows, and strengthening customer engagement, contributing to ~$1.2M in annual revenue growth.
- Lead cross-functional teams of 10–15 members to deliver manufacturing, operational, and customer-focused projects that improve productivity, quality, and on-time performance.
- Drove business development by managing new customer projects, organizing tradeshows, and strengthening customer engagement, resulting in ~$1.2M annual revenue growth.
- Supported SAP ERP implementation for 100+ users through process mapping, testing, UAT, training, and documentation to ensure organizational readiness.
- Support SAP ERP implementation for 100+ users through process mapping, testing, UAT, training, documentation, and organizational readiness activities.
- Develop SOPs, work instructions, training manuals, onboarding programs, and process documentation to standardize operations and improve workforce capability.
- Developed SOPs, work instructions, training manuals, onboarding programs, and process documentation to standardize operations and enhance workforce capability.
- Serve as an active Joint Health & Safety Committee member, performing inspections, supporting policy development, and promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Continuous Improvement
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Studies - Project Management
McMaster University
Executive Business Management - Business
DeGroote School of Business
Internal ISO Auditor Certification - ISO Auditing
Daifuku
First Aid & CPR - First Aid & CPR Safety
Canadian Red Cross
Working at Heights - Working At Heights Safety
Worksite Safety
WHMIS - Workplace Safety
Worksite Safety
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute Member (PMI)
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Member
- Steering Committee Member – ECO Canada, Reducing Barriers and Advancing Inclusion in Sustainability and the Environment
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Project Management Institute (PMI),
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Project Management Studies - McMaster University
- Executive Business Management - DeGroote School of Business
- ISO Internal Auditor - Daifuku
- First Aid & CPR - Canadian Red Cross
- Working at Heights - Worksite Safety
- WHMIS - Worksite Safety
Personal Information
Title: Project Management Professional | Operations & Manufacturing Leader | Continuous Improvement | Quality | Health & Safety
Timeline
Sales & Continuous Improvement Leader
Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation
01.2004 - CurrentRead more
Worksite Safety - WHMIS, Workplace Safety
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Project Management Institute (PMI) - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Continuous Improvement
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Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
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McMaster University - Project Management Studies, Project Management
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DeGroote School of Business - Executive Business Management, Business
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Daifuku - Internal ISO Auditor Certification, ISO Auditing
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Canadian Red Cross - First Aid & CPR, First Aid & CPR Safety
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Worksite Safety - Working at Heights, Working At Heights Safety
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