Kevin Lawson
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and staff supervision, honed at CAE Inc. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency and quality assurance through Lean Manufacturing principles, achieving significant process optimizations. Skilled in fostering team growth and ensuring safety, demonstrated by successfully leading high-stakes projects to completion within budget and time constraints.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Launch Fuels Corporation
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with area sales representatives to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
- Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and customer retention.
- Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels.
Construction Site Supervisor
8780072 Canada Inc - O/A Quantum Designs
02.2009 - 09.2020
- Coordinated crew's and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Scheduled labor, ordered materials and coordinated with other contractors to complete projects.
- Enhanced client satisfaction, accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications to deliver high-quality results.
- Liaised with Developers and Tarion Ontario Warranty Personal
- Managed subcontractor personnel activity and team resources to meet all project requirements.
- Managed resources efficiently during multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing attention to detail or site safety standards.
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
CAE Inc
08.1989 - 09.2002
- Conducted workforce planning that ensured adequate staffing levels during peak production periods preventing delays in order fulfillment.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and reducing waste in processes.
- Minimized scrap rates with root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and process optimization efforts.
- Maximized capacity utilization through strategic planning, scheduling adjustments, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Supported new product launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration into existing operations.
- Ensured consistent product quality through the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
- Enhanced employee morale and retention with effective communication, recognition programs, and opportunities for growth.
- Managed departmental performance measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosemere High School
Montreal, QC09-1978
Skills
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Team Training
- Safety oversight
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 63 unionized production workers.
- Indirectly Supervised team of 325 production workers through mfg out plant .
- Achieved 14 week delivery of level IV Flight Simulator build by having teams enter progressive work flow sheets developed in house for accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Launch Fuels Corporation
11.2021 - Current
Construction Site Supervisor
8780072 Canada Inc - O/A Quantum Designs
02.2009 - 09.2020
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
CAE Inc
08.1989 - 09.2002
High School Diploma -
Rosemere High School
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