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Jason Smellie

Minesing,Ontario

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Process/Manufacturing Manager

Valeo
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
  • Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Collaborated with 3 facilities, to improve standard equipment and standard spare parts.
    Review and improve RFQ's to equipment vendors for standardizing equipment at each facility.

Production Manager

Valeo
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Worked in JIT environment with window of 2hrs
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.

Process Engineering

Valeo North America
04.2014 - 01.2018
  • Presented findings from process engineering studies to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Trained new hires on process engineering concepts, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices related to unit process engineering methodologies and techniques.
  • Set up new site and purchased new equipment for new product lines.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall plant operations, including quality control, production planning, and process engineering.
  • Contributed to new product development efforts by offering valuable insights into process engineering considerations during early-stage planning discussions.
  • Implemented best practices in process engineering to keep up with industry trends and maintain competitive edge in market.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop custom fixtures for complex parts, streamlining manufacturing process.
  • Responsible for uptime of 9 different production process equipment

Technical Supervisor

Faurecia Automotive Seating
01.1997 - 04.2013
  • Spearheaded successful completion of various projects through effective leadership, resource management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Initiated regular preventive maintenance routines to minimize equipment failure rates and extend life of company assets.
  • Played instrumental role in successful completion of numerous high-stakes projects, utilizing strong leadership skills to guide team members through complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities by quickly identifying root causes of technical issues and implementing appropriate solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
  • Implemented rigorous preventative maintenance systems to ensure machine uptime, and efficiency.
  • Produced documentation on latest updates as well as reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Cultivated culture of safety within workplace by enforcing compliance with established procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to technology use.
  • Lead team of 21 Maintenance personnel focused on production efficiency, process improvements
  • Responsible for uptime of 9 different production process equipment (which include Mig, spot and Laser welding)

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Control
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Decision-Making
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

  • implemented continuous improvement projects which included several collaborative robots. (Universal Cobots) to unload and stack parts into racks, assembly robots that worked beside operators to improve cycle time and direct labour
  • successfully launched new projects on time to customer's expectation

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Process/Manufacturing Manager

Valeo
01.2023 - Current

Production Manager

Valeo
01.2018 - 01.2023

Process Engineering

Valeo North America
04.2014 - 01.2018

Technical Supervisor

Faurecia Automotive Seating
01.1997 - 04.2013

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