JAMES MCDONNELL
Operations Management
Dalhousie,NB
Summary
An experienced operations professional with over 15 years experience in all functions of manufacturing, operations & business development. Believes in a strong commitment to safety, producing products of the highest quality through high level of focus on voice of the customer. An excellent communicator with a proven ability to lead teams from front line to SLT.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
VICE PRESIDENT MANUFACTURING AND OPERATIONS
BREATHE BIOMEDICAL
2022 - 2023
- This role provided oversight on all manufacturing activities and operation of breath samplers and spectrometers. Additional responsibility over parts inventory management and overall facility operations.
- Completion of strategic goal planning and associated milestones for 2023.
- Established clinical demand plan for breath samplers matched against inventory and manufacturing plan.
- Evaluated current team and drafted structure for future development and growth.
- Improved shipping processes for transportation of unique machined parts resulting in reduced risk of damage during transit.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Zenabis LTD
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversight of all facility operations for a of full-scale cannabis cultivation and processing facility.
- Planned and executed high value international shipments to oversees customers.
- Completion of business transition through CCAA process and integration to new ownership team.
- Right-size of overall facility team and operations to meet continually changing market demands.
- Maintained business relationships with key international clients.
- Development of EBITA and cash flow projections toward monthly/annual revenues for strategic planning.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
HEXO CORP
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Reporting to the SVP of Operations, this role oversees all processing and packaging operations from harvest to final packaging
- Improved primary packaging throughputs while maintaining or reducing labour requirements.
- Implemented upgraded inventory tracking system allowing an increased level of inventory tracking accuracy and order fulfillment rate from 20% to over 90% order accuracy.
- Developed, implemented and communicated production KPI's, tracking performance from floor to SLT level.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
MANAGER OF BREWING OPERATIONS
Moosehead Breweries
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Reporting to the VP of Operations and HR, this role directed the production of new and existing brands and ensured they met brand standards while leading a team of management staff and unionized hourly workforce.
- Develop and manage departmental budget, measured monthly against operational performance.
- Successfully commissioned and managed innovation facility including the development and launch of new seasonal brands and tap room offerings in – including three award winning brands.
- Secured contract production partnerships leading to excess of $500k of new revenue into the business.
- Planned, budgeted and executed capital improvement projects.
- Successful transition of facility water supply (key raw material) with no impact to product supply or quality.
- Completed major infrastructure upgrade at Brampton ON facility, coming in $30k below project budget.
Brewing Manager
Moosehead Breweries
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Cultivated positive work setting for all employees by actively listening and communicating with team members focused on common goals.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Maintained cycle count consistency and adjusted as necessary through annual audits.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Moosehead Breweries
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with internal customers and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Changed existing brewing processes and implemented new processes to reduce costs by over $35k annualy.
- Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
Packaging Crew Leader
Moosehead Breweries
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Increased throughput and OEE on flex packaging line by over 30% while reducing required labour force.
- Completed commissioning and startup of packaging line on time and under budget with no impact on customer supply.
Assistant Operations Manager
Separation Technologies
11.2007 - 12.2012
- Instituted safety programs for new hires.
- Oversee construction and startup of processing plant.
- Complete first and subsequent international shipments to product to oversees customers.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Executed numerous 5S projects improving overall plant efficiency and cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NBSkills
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- 5S & Lean Sigma
- Team Building
- Change Management
- Manufacturing Operations
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Manufacturing Operations Management
Certification
Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers
Timeline
VICE PRESIDENT MANUFACTURING AND OPERATIONS
BREATHE BIOMEDICAL
2022 - 2023
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Zenabis LTD
08.2022 - 10.2022
OPERATIONS MANAGER
HEXO CORP
11.2019 - 08.2022
MANAGER OF BREWING OPERATIONS
Moosehead Breweries
05.2017 - 04.2019
Brewing Manager
Moosehead Breweries
02.2016 - 05.2017
Continuous Improvement Manager
Moosehead Breweries
01.2015 - 02.2016
Packaging Crew Leader
Moosehead Breweries
11.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Operations Manager
Separation Technologies
11.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
Mount Allison University
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