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GeneralManager

David McLean

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Results-focused management professional offering 27 years of progressive leadership experience. Transforms high-potential staff into outstanding leaders who demonstrate the creativity and savvy that is critical to financial and operational success.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Progressive Rubber Industries Inc
Kamloops, BC
08.2010 - Current
  • Boosted gross yearly sales from $5M to $12M in under 7years  months.
  • Prepared program operating budgets, budget reports and other financial performance reports.
  • Drove the short-term and advanced promotional planning processes.
  • Developed metrics and measured success in order to further penetrate the marketplace.
  • Analyzed contract performance for bids, budgets and forecasts.
  • Analyzed key aspects of the business to evaluate the factors driving results and summarized results into presentations.
  • Cultivated trust between Progressive Rubber and customers by improving quality, reducing lead times and  costs

Plant Superintendent

Kawneer Company Canada Limited
Lethbridge, AB
02.1997 - 08.2010
  • Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
  • Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
  • Championed quality initiatives.
  • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
  • Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
  • Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
  • Worked with quality manager to achieve the proper segregation and recycling of all wash and rework.
  • Supported the development of paint operations staff to meet competency and performance expectations.
  • Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.

Quality Assurance Manager

Davis Wire Industries Ltd
Delta, BC
01.1995 - 02.1997
  •  Developed, implemented and achieved ISO 9002 Quality System certification.
  • Responsible for internal quality audits and corrective actions
  •  Developed operating and quality procedures for production processes.

Metallurgy Technologist

Alcan Aluminium Richmond, BC
Richmond, BC
09.1989 - 01.1995

Member of metal casting research and development team.

Coordinated work of three Quality Control technicians.

Provided technical support to customers.

Developed preventative maintenance program for casting plant.     Audit processes for compliance to ASTM, CSA, and AA specifications. Achieved CANZ299.3 Quality System certification.Trouble shoot casting processes and implement corrective actions.

Developed operating and quality practices for Casting Plant.

Developed standard practices for quality control procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Metallurgy

BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC, Canada
1985

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Organized
  • Human resources management
  • Work flow planning
  • Detail-oriented
  • Startups and turnarounds background
  • Management information systems
  • Results-oriented

Interests

HIking, mountain biking, hockey and golf.

Certified Ringette Coach 

Timeline

General Manager

Progressive Rubber Industries Inc
08.2010 - Current

Plant Superintendent

Kawneer Company Canada Limited
02.1997 - 08.2010

Quality Assurance Manager

Davis Wire Industries Ltd
01.1995 - 02.1997

Metallurgy Technologist

Alcan Aluminium Richmond, BC
09.1989 - 01.1995

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Metallurgy

BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology
David McLean