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Gabriel Ware

Gabriel Ware

Montreal,QC

Summary

Successful Continuous Improvement Manager with expertise in developing process improvement solutions resulting in better efficiency, safety and quality. Focused on reducing waste by implementing changes in processing based on lean methodology. Driven to monitor performance improvements by developing metrics and tracking systems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuous Improvement Manager

Master Group Corporation
09.2022 - Current
  • Created a continuous improvement framework to manage development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives across various sales cycles.
  • Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) required for meeting territory objectives and sent out bi-weekly reports
  • Developed a robust quality management system for critical information flow and procedural standardization.
  • Developed Continuous Improvement training programs for onsite and remote implementation.
  • Collaborated with directors and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance, internal process and customer satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Canopy Growth Corporation
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement.
  • Implemented unique methods and methodologies, which helped reduce and resolve issues.
  • Researched and led investigations into various areas to drive improvements and devise new processes.
  • Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.
  • Assembled and led CI teams to execute improvement initiatives
  • Provided lean six sigma training across all levels of the organization
  • Created system for triaging and prioritizing internal project ideas
  • Acted as SME for CI initiatives across all production sites
  • Delivered over $500,00 in cost reductions

Operational Excellence Specialist

Aurora Cannabis Inc
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Responsibilities included: project management, process improvement and design, managing CI teams, and operational planning
  • Led Process mapping / Value stream mapping to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to identify statistical significance and reduce variability, in all levels of the business
  • Collaboration with business units across the organization to achieve strategic alignment
  • Completed a project that amounts to $200,000 in annualized cost savings
  • Other projects include $135,000 and $95,000 in annualized cost impact, among others
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Irrigation Specialist

Aurora Cannabis Inc
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Responsibilities Included: management of large automated fertigation system, budget and procurement for department, training of new employees, nutrient scheduling, running R&D trials, document creation and control
  • Monitored daily activities to determine opportunities for improvement in productivity, efficiency and quality
  • Collected and interpreted fertilizer concentrations
  • Worked with cultivation team to adjust fertilizer recipes
  • Effectively participated in cross-team strategizing efforts to achieve optimal goals
  • Managed environmental control systems, production scheduling, material sourcing
  • Managed harvest and propagations teams, and was responsible for training new employees

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -

Lean Six Sigma Canada
04.2021

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -

McGill University, Montreal, QC
09.2019

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Leadership
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Training & Development
  • Kaizen Techniques
  • 5S Principles
  • Managing Operations
  • Salary Structure
  • Implementing Tracking Systems

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Manager - Master Group Corporation
09.2022 - Current
Continuous Improvement Specialist - Canopy Growth Corporation
10.2021 - 09.2023
Operational Excellence Specialist - Aurora Cannabis Inc
10.2019 - 09.2021
Irrigation Specialist - Aurora Cannabis Inc
09.2018 - 09.2019
Lean Six Sigma Canada - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt,
McGill University - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt,
Gabriel Ware