Fred Barker
Brantford,on
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 20 years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLANT MANAGER
PAKFAB ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
07.2021 - Current
- Run day to day operations of the plant including but not limited to project scheduling and staffing operations
- Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions as needed to improve productivity and reduce costs
- Coordinate and negotiate with sub shops to produce additional assemblies at an acceptable price
- Set tack times, track KPI's and report issues to upper management
- Developed a 5S program
- Coordinate freight with the logistics team and our own trucks and drivers
- Oversee the JHSC in conjunction with Human Resources
- Ensure all OHSA requirements are being met
- Conduct tours with the Board of Directors to showcase the facility
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency
- Work closely with the design, purchasing and CSR group to ensure our product is fabricated correctly and on time
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain team for timely procurement of materials
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to employees
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Presented CAPEX for review
- Successfully closed the Cambridge plant and relocated staff and equipment.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
R & W METAL
07.2012 - 01.2021
- Meet or exceed the production managers schedule
- Assign workers their duties
- Instruct workers on how to safely perform assigned duties
- Track individuals progress throughout the shift
- Perform maintenance on equipment to keep production moving
- Reporting of shortcoming in staffing and or supplies to the Plant Manager
- Performed shipping and receiving duties
- Did quality inspections.
PLANT MANAGER
SERTAPAK
11.2007 - 03.2012
- Plan and schedule all facets of production, shipping, and routine maintenance of the plant
- Ensure all staff are working compliance with Health and Safety regulations
- Submit payroll documents to Human Resources
- Assist the purchasing team by seeking out lower cost solutions to maintain the lean purchasing strategy
- Consult with the design team on any issues that developed on future builds
- Meet with the occasional customer to facilitate meeting their orders.
Education
CWB GMAW Flat -
COLES SCHOOL OF WELDING
SMAW Flat -
COLES SCHOOL OF WELDING
FCAW flat -
COLES SCHOOL OF WELDING
High School Diploma -
PDDHS
Port Dover, ONSkills
- Problem solver
- Continuous Improvement
- Facility Management
- Cost Control
- Project Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft office
- Welding
- Forklift
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager in a fast-paced metal fabrication welding manufacturing environment
Certification
- CWB supervisors' certification
- Ministry Supervisors Health and Safety Awareness course
Activities
I have been drumming since I was a teenager, this is a great passion of mine.
Timeline
PLANT MANAGER
PAKFAB ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
07.2021 - Current
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
R & W METAL
07.2012 - 01.2021
PLANT MANAGER
SERTAPAK
11.2007 - 03.2012
CWB GMAW Flat -
COLES SCHOOL OF WELDING
SMAW Flat -
COLES SCHOOL OF WELDING
FCAW flat -
COLES SCHOOL OF WELDING
High School Diploma -
PDDHS
- CWB supervisors' certification
- Ministry Supervisors Health and Safety Awareness course
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