KEVIN B. WEBSTER
Strathroy,Ontario
Summary
An accomplished and results-driven Operations and Maintenance professional with extensive industry experience in the areas of Operations Leadership, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Engineering. Recognized for being on the floor implementing transformation initiatives, a dedicated and decisive leader with keen strategic thinking skills, firmly rooted in operational experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations / Plant Manager
ACCURIDE CANADA
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Fiscal and budgetary responsibility for a 120M US P&L
- Oversee Cap-Ex projects of 2.0M US/year and work with team to prioritize objectives
- Develop and execute KPI targets to drive improvements in Safety, Quality and Productivity
- Provide leadership, guidance and motivation to 33 salary staff including 7 direct reports
- Manage expenditures to meet plant budgetary objectives, including labour contract negotiations
- Support and promote new business objectives and enhancing customer relations
- Work with team to develop cost reduction initiatives (savings approximately $700K/yr)
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
ACCURIDE CANADA
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Established and reviewed key production indicators as they pertained to plant efficiency
- Planned, executed, and scheduled equipment repair based on performance metrics and PM tasks
- Ensured MRO components were on hand and available to drive down MTTR and increase MTBF
- Provided guidance and support to engineering and maintenance salary employees, approximately 35 staff
- Oversaw plant improvement projects and initiated cost reduction initiatives (savings approximately $400K).
Off Shift Plant Manager
ACCURIDE CANADA
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Responsible for the entire facility on afternoon shift, approximately 60 employees.
Maintenance Manager
COOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE
Glencoe, Ontario
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw facilities operation, as well as 20 Skilled Trade Employees (20 staff) in CAW environment.
- Member of JHSC, assisting in driving open issues to resolution.
- Justified, purchased, and oversaw installation of new equipment, capital expenditures.
- Performed cost analysis on component usage, determined cause of failures.
- Ensured facility is compliant to MOL, TSSA and ESA guidelines.
- Developed and controlled budgetary and discretionary costs.
Production Area Manager
CENTRAL STAMPING – NARMCO
Windsor, Ontario
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Managed approximately 15 employees in a unionized CAW environment.
- Oversaw manufacture of stamping presses and automated weld cells.
- Determined production requirements and scheduled part runs.
- Gathered part quality data and scheduled dies for repair.
Process Engineer/ Supervisor
LINAMAR CORPORATION
Exkor Manufacturing, Tecumseh, Ontario
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Oversaw launch of new machining process, developed quality and manufacturing processes.
- Identified and resolved cycle time inhibitors, bottleneck identification and elimination.
- Performed root cause analysis for non-conformance incidents, determined corrective action.
- Conducted PPAP and capability studies through subsequent machining operations.
Process Engineer / Supervisor
MAGNA – INTEGRAM WINDSOR SEATING
Integrgam Seating Modules, Lakeshore, Ontario
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitored and improved department metrics such as, safety, quality, and productivity.
- Developed cost saving initiatives through process improvement and lean manufacturing.
- Collected and analyzed data, identified trends and co-related them to the process.
Maintenance Supervisor
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Essex Engine Plant Windsor, Ontario
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Directed a team of 24 employees, consisting of electricians, millwrights, steamfitters, tinsmiths, and welders.
- Investigated downtime occurrences and determined root causes, 5 Why and 8D methodology
- Developed PM programs based on downtime investigations, vibration, and infrared analysis.
- Knowledgeable of PLC and HMI interfaces used in troubleshooting inoperable equipment
- Assisted implementation of the Ford Production System.
- Actively participated in program purchase, installation, and runoff of 40 CNC Machines, including cylindrical grinders, machining centers and turn broaches for crankshaft manufacturing process.
- Familiar with APQP and PPAP processes.
Maintenance Supervisor
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL
Chatham, Ontario
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Ensure uptime of assembly systems to meet plant designated efficiencies.
- Worked effectively within CAW contract obligation.
- Oversaw major equipment installation and repair.
- Developed PM programs based on equipment breakdowns.
Process Engineer
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL
Chatham, Ontario
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Implemented product changes and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Implemented tooling changes to increase efficiencies.
- Monitored build schedules and ensured necessary components on hand.
Industrial and Mechanical Engineer
FREIGHTLINER OF CANADA
St. Thomas, ON
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Performed business case cost analysis studies.
- Managed major/minor equipment installations to budget targets.
- Identified and corrected poor ergonomic work practices.
Co-op Student
FREIGHTLINER OF CANADA
St. Thomas, ON
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Served as an Industrial Engineer for the entire facility.
Education
B.S. - Engineering Technology Program
Lawrence Technology University
Southfield, MIManufacturing Technologist - undefined
Fanshawe College
London, OntarioFaculty of Social Sciences, Sociology and Psychology (Coursework)
University of Western Ontario
LondonSkills
- Efficiency optimization
- Operations management
- Strategic execution
- Team collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Risk assessment
- Cost management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Change culture and mindset of employees at Accuride manufacturing facility.
- Active member of a project team that reconstructed the assembly plant for a new product. Approximate project budget $80M.
- Key member of a project team managing the installation and implementation of paint shop addition for Class 8 trucks at Navistar International. Cost $40M.
- Member of the project team that developed flexible paint racking designed to accommodate various vehicle components, resulting in reducing complexity and maintenance costs.
- Member of the project team that managed the installation and implementation of V8 crankshaft machining line at Ford Essex Engine. This project was over $100M.
Awards
Confined Space Permit Issuing Certification, University of Michigan, Six Sigma (knowledgeable) and Green Belt Certified, IATF 16949 Certified Internal Auditor, Winner of TMM Excellence award for Ford Powertrain, across all of North America, Certified by MOL as a member of JHSC, Certified Overhead Crane Trainer
Timeline
Director of Operations / Plant Manager
ACCURIDE CANADA
12.2019 - 01.2024
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
ACCURIDE CANADA
11.2017 - 12.2019
Off Shift Plant Manager
ACCURIDE CANADA
07.2015 - 11.2017
Maintenance Manager
COOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE
12.2013 - 07.2015
Production Area Manager
CENTRAL STAMPING – NARMCO
01.2013 - 01.2013
Process Engineer/ Supervisor
LINAMAR CORPORATION
01.2012 - 01.2012
Process Engineer / Supervisor
MAGNA – INTEGRAM WINDSOR SEATING
01.2009 - 01.2011
Maintenance Supervisor
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01.1999 - 01.2008
Maintenance Supervisor
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL
01.1998 - 01.1999
Process Engineer
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL
01.1997 - 01.1998
Industrial and Mechanical Engineer
FREIGHTLINER OF CANADA
01.1996 - 01.1997
Co-op Student
FREIGHTLINER OF CANADA
01.1994 - 01.1996
B.S. - Engineering Technology Program
Lawrence Technology University
Manufacturing Technologist - undefined
Fanshawe College
Faculty of Social Sciences, Sociology and Psychology (Coursework)
University of Western Ontario