Michael BIRKS
Caledonia,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Die Maintenance/Stamping production Senior Manager
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Created detailed reports on daily production for senior management review.
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Provided direction to departmental heads regarding daily and weekly production requirements.
- Reported to executive leadership on performance metrics, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, ensuring collaboration and efficiency.
Die Maintenance Manager
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2015 - 05.2025
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.
- Coordinated physical move of the entire department to a new location in the plant. Created a schedule and coordinated outside support staff.
- Created yearly departmental budget and attended monthly cost spending reviews.
Die Maintenance and Stamping Production Assistant Manager
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2013 - 05.2025
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing input on material costs, labor expenses and overhead allocations.
- Provided training to staff on new equipment or processes when necessary to maintain efficiency.
- Performed root cause analysis of defective products or components during post-production inspections.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization within the organization.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss progress on projects and address any concerns or issues that arise.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while upholding company policies.
Die Maintenance Group Leader
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2008 - 05.2025
- Create a yearly department plan (Hoshin).
- Update daily KPI reports and presentations to upper management.
- Training of TLs.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provided technical guidance to team members in resolving complex problems.
- Ensured team members followed safety protocols and procedures.
- Issued purchase orders for parts, tools, supplies, and services as needed.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for all production dies.
Die Maintenance Team Leader
Toyotetsu Canada
09.2007 - 05.2025
- Creating a preventative maintenance program.
- Ensured the successful completion of preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
- Continue to assist in setting up the new department.
- Daily, assign work to team members, and oversee completion.
- Train team members as required.
- Attend daily stamping production meetings to review any concerns and downtime.
- Enforced safe working practices among staff members by conducting periodic safety audits.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts in order to minimize downtime.
Team Member (Die Maintenance)
Toyotetsu Canada
07.2007 - 05.2025
- Responsible for die repairs, preventative maintenance and in press trouble shooting.
- New die trials, trouble shooting and die modifications.
Education
Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship program -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON01.1998
Certificate of Qualification -
Tool And Die Maker
01.1998
SECONDARY SCHOOL -
Milton District High School
Milton, ON01.1991
Skills
- Team management
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Job management
- Developed a preventive control system
- Project launch leader
- Die pre-inspections create a check sheet and checks
- Budget preparation
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional team coordination
Extracurricular Activities
Woodworking Photography
Affiliations
- Photography
- Woodworking
- Backcountry canoe camping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Die Maintenance/Stamping production Senior Manager
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2024 - 05.2025
Die Maintenance Manager
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2015 - 05.2025
Die Maintenance and Stamping Production Assistant Manager
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2013 - 05.2025
Die Maintenance Group Leader
Toyotetsu Canada
05.2008 - 05.2025
Die Maintenance Team Leader
Toyotetsu Canada
09.2007 - 05.2025
Team Member (Die Maintenance)
Toyotetsu Canada
07.2007 - 05.2025
Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship program -
Conestoga College
Certificate of Qualification -
Tool And Die Maker
SECONDARY SCHOOL -
Milton District High School
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