Kevin Boyd
London,Ontario
Summary
Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. 12-year track record of successful production. Skilled Production Worker offering 12 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. History of completing safe, accurate and physically-challenging work. All success is based on relationships with teams ands customers. Understanding what drives people to be successful and support goals and targets.
The people know the business better then the managers.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager / Human Performances Specialist
Kinectrics Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Budget and Forecast and manage EBITDA
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Lean Six Sigma focus on production
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
Manager of Sales and Development
Teppermans
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Manager of Sales (New and Used) / Assit General Ma
Cam Clark Ford
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Production Day Supervisor
Syncrude Inc
10.2010 - 10.2015
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
- Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
- Oversaw daily operational performance of [Type] team.
- Built relationships with current customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
- Accountable for competency of shift teams at all times including Training
- Monitor performance and actively demonstrating leadership via observing performance, coaching for correction, removing barriers, reinforcing positively when expectations are being met or exceeded Safety Focused Leadership Created a positive work environment Effective interaction with customers and contractors
Owner / Manager
Self-employeed
07.1999 - 10.2009
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Professional Hockey Player
Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
09.1993 - 09.2003
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Participated in rigorous training programs to hone specific skills necessary for success at the highest level of competition.
- Served as a mentor to younger players entering the league, providing guidance based on personal experience navigating professional hockey careers.
- Increased fan engagement by participating in community events and maintaining an active presence on social media platforms.
Education
No Degree - Six Sigma
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt
05.2022
No Degree - Coaching / Leading
Coaching Out of The Box
Toronto, ON06.2021
No Degree - Mentoring And Coaching
Peter Jenson
Leaderships 10.1999
No Degree - Architectural And Building Technology
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON09.1995
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
Timeline
Plant Manager / Human Performances Specialist
Kinectrics Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Manager of Sales and Development
Teppermans
10.2018 - 10.2019
Manager of Sales (New and Used) / Assit General Ma
Cam Clark Ford
11.2016 - 08.2018
Production Day Supervisor
Syncrude Inc
10.2010 - 10.2015
Owner / Manager
Self-employeed
07.1999 - 10.2009
Professional Hockey Player
Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
09.1993 - 09.2003
No Degree - Six Sigma
Six Sigma Lean Black Belt
No Degree - Coaching / Leading
Coaching Out of The Box
No Degree - Mentoring And Coaching
Peter Jenson
No Degree - Architectural And Building Technology
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
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