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Gerardo Betancourt

Mechanical Engineer
Kitchener,Ontario

Summary

● Accomplished production planner with manufacturing experience in supply chain management, logistics, and production planning.

● Proficient in coordinating manufacturing operations with other departments

● Planning and controlling work orders attaining our customers' expected dates

● Solid knowledge of PMI Project Management Processes

● Experience working with Operational Production Projects, with contractors, stakeholders, and suppliers

● Resourceful Problem-solving, Savings, Productivity Standards, Work Simplification

● Experience working with multiple teams, operations, and projects

● Entrepreneurial thinker, able to communicate effectively with people at various organizational levels, highly collaborative and result-action

● Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project and ERP system.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Planner & EHS Coordinator

Pride Bodies LTD, Wabtec corporation
05.2019 - Current
  • Scheduling work orders to achieve our production goals optimizing our resources uses and capacity
  • Update, create, and control work orders with travelers
  • Post and close work orders, record correct material consumption and scrap quantities
  • Provide sales team with real-time tracking of large orders and re-confirm scheduling changes to due dates.
  • Lead daily production meeting
  • Developed KPI’s (Productivity, Production Rework, On-time delivery, COPQ, frequency of injuries per 100 ee’s and Lost time cases per 100 ee’s)
  • Created a weekly Progress report for our principal customers
  • Assessed supply chain practices and personnel and trained others in the key components of the ERP system (Global Shop Solution)
  • Assist the material manager with our annual inventory
  • Maintain inventory levels of parts made on-site
  • Develop a data base for Scheduling
  • Develop a Demand, supply and production Plan
  • Manage WSIB excellence program (5 Topics per term)
  • Provide EHS training to all employees
  • Coordinate JHSC meetings and responsibilities
  • Maintain our EHS management program
  • Improved On-time delivery KPI from 70% to 92%

Production Team member

Erwin Hymer Group
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Utilize all available resources and coordinate the logistics of supplies with the materials department to ensure continuous production minimizing time and lost due to lack of materials
  • Minimized idle time and maintain the highest output possible without jeopardizing the safety or sacrificing quality

Team Member

Toyota Boshoku Canada Inc
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Experience in Standard Tightening Torque Bolts according to Federal Regulations
  • Follow Standardized Processes to ensure High-Quality Standards
  • Learn multiple processes in front and rear seat assembly to comply with the production planning
  • Developed 5 S methodology and Hazard Identification daily

Co-Owner

Investments EBA C.A
06.2014 - 02.2017
  • Company Overview: Valencia (Venezuela)
  • Directed and leaded auto-part shop business management.
  • Analyzed Forecast, Cost and Prices Administration models and Supplier failures.
  • Managed and supervised daily operations related to auto parts inventory and supply management processes
  • Accurately and timely processing of customer quotations, quote follow-up, orders, returns, and troubleshooting;
  • Evaluate customer needs and requirements to guide them to the best solution
  • Coordinated and supervised manpower to ensure business operation flow
  • Valencia (Venezuela)

Engineer Project Coordinator

Petrochemical of Venezuela S.A
06.2006 - 06.2014
  • Organized and maintained project schedule, time lines and ensure that milestones are achieved, and change management control process
  • Developed of front-end loading package for the expansion of the Phosphoric Acid Plant and a new Sulfuric Acid Plant for The Petrochemical Complex of Moron, Venezuela
  • Coordinated the development of EPC activities with contractors.
  • Lead weekly meetings with project team to update the project status and, discussed risk and actions that may impact the current plan
  • Lead and attend negotiation meetings with parties to obtain the required outcomes from the stakeholder
  • Supervised and reviewed and approved engineering documents
  • Progress Management of work on site; coordinate, control and supervise the timelines to ensure compliance with Safety Standards, Technical Specifications and reliable work on site
  • Validate the status report to support the monthly advance of the project
  • Developed the scope, conceptually and base engineering for new projects

Education

Master of Science - undefined

University of Camaguey

Mechanical Engineer Bachelor’s degree - undefined

University of Carabobo

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Package
  • MS Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Global Shop (ERP)
  • Time management
  • Analytical frameworks
  • Highly organized
  • Great attention to detail
  • Engagement
  • Ability to research
  • Strategic Influencing
  • Prioritize and solve issues
  • Management Excellence
  • Multi-task
  • Able to make independent and sound decisions
  • Excellent customer relationship management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Bilingual professional (Spanish / English)

Certification

  • APICS CPIM, In Progress (Part I, Completed)
  • JHSC Certified Member, OSG
  • Project planning and control level I PMBOK, PEQUIVEN, Venezuela
  • Supervision of engineering projects, Mayol & CO
  • Preparation for certification as an inspector API 570, Code West

Personal Information

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Timeline

Production Planner & EHS Coordinator - Pride Bodies LTD, Wabtec corporation
05.2019 - Current
Production Team member - Erwin Hymer Group
05.2018 - 02.2019
Team Member - Toyota Boshoku Canada Inc
10.2017 - 05.2018
Co-Owner - Investments EBA C.A
06.2014 - 02.2017
Engineer Project Coordinator - Petrochemical of Venezuela S.A
06.2006 - 06.2014
University of Camaguey - Master of Science,
University of Carabobo - Mechanical Engineer Bachelor’s degree,
Gerardo BetancourtMechanical Engineer