Ronald J. Fabian
Manager/Supervisor
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor with expertise in managing operations and enhancing efficiency. Skilled in leading multiple projects focused on process improvements, safety initiatives, and quality control. Acknowledged for effective collaboration with upper management to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada
London, Canada
01.2011 - 03.2025
- Supervised teams of various sizes in both union and non-union environments
- Coordinate and sustain staffing levels to support production and special projects
- Oversee daily functions in a variety of functions including inventory control, fabrication, assembly, and shipping/receiving
- Assess and deploy manpower to meet changing scheduling requirements
- Ensure accurate 'job shot' timekeeping (for billing of customers) and payroll records impacting employee pay
Operations Supervisor
CEVA Logistics
London, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Coordinate teams of up to 50 hourly to meet schedule requirements
- Constant (re)assessment of schedule to adjust staffing or job assignments, as needed
- Successful elimination of a 6-month backlog to the customer while reducing headcount
Assembly Line Supervisor
DBG Canada
Woodstock, Canada
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
Frontline Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
Saline, USA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Increased assembly line efficiency from 40 to 80%+
- Initiated process changes and cross training program to decrease waste by 50%
- Selected for special projects including three separate product launches
Department Head
ArvinMeritor.
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Oversee start-up operations of the Driveline Department in a newly opened facility
- Coordinate employee training, manpower assignments, material flow, machine maintenance, and quality assurance in a 24/7 operation with 3 frontline supervisors reporting to me
- Daily direct interaction with customers to sustain excellent business relationship
- Numerous supervisory roles of increasing responsibility overseeing teams of up to 50 hourly and 4 salary in both union and non-union shops
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Political Science
University of Wisconsin
Kenosha, Wisconsin - U.S.A.01.1989
Skills
- Management experience in 24/7 operations
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Organizational proficiency with software
- Adaptability to evolving job demands
- Diverse industry expertise in union and non-union settings
Education And Technical Training
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Political Science, University of Wisconsin, 01/01/89
- (C)APICS, Siemens TeamCenter, Infor M3, Oracle Net-suite, Microsoft 365
Timeline
Supervisor
General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada
01.2011 - 03.2025
Operations Supervisor
CEVA Logistics
01.2010 - 01.2011
Assembly Line Supervisor
DBG Canada
01.2008 - 01.2009
Frontline Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
01.2004 - 01.2008
Department Head
ArvinMeritor.
01.1998 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Political Science
University of Wisconsin
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