Warren Venter
Windsor,ON
Summary
Committed and hardworking Plant Manger with strong background monitoring, operating and controlling equipment in manufacturing. Highly skilled at using trade equipment as well as monitoring operations by reading charts, meters and gauges. Expert at identifying, analyzing and troubleshooting technical problems to resolve quickly. With 33 years of experience overseeing manufacturing plant operations. Demonstrated talents in manufacturing and fabrication. Cohesive collaborator when working with control room, field and lab personnel to complete daily tasks. Effective communicator at relaying information for process adjustments. Experienced manufacturing and production professional with exceptional leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in monitoring performance and quality, maintaining compliance and administering budgets. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Superintendent
Futura Tool Inc
12.2022 - Current
- Rebuild company and achieved great outcome within 5 months.
- Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Controlled manufacturing plant operations using Visual Database.
- Verified conformity of processes and conditions.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
- Collaborated with vendors to keep adequate supplies for production operations.
- Performed line checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
Plant Superintendent
Titan Tool & Die
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Involve with OEE, PPAP, FMEA process improvements.
Tooling Manager
Titan Tool & Die
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Conceptualized and designed new products using computer software and 3D imaging to assess validity.
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess gas levels.
Die Leader
Classic Tool & Die
12.2015 - 02.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Lead a team in new builds as well as rebuilds.
- Manufacturing of piece parts.
- Welding tig & mig
- Fabricating
- Use of various machines.
- CMM Knowledge
CEO
Art Engineering
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Monitor and assist OEE, PPAP, FMEA and schedules.
Plant Manager
Ocean Legacy Marine
03.2001 - 12.2004
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of 50000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
Education
N4, N5 & N6 - Business
Midland College
Uitenhage, South Africa01.1994
Skills
- Service Quality
- Equipment Safety
- Optimizing Production
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Equipment Efficiency
- Managing Operations
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Cost Estimates
- Monitor Production
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Welding Techniques
- Daily Progress Reports
- AutoCAD Expertise
- Quality Control Analysis
- Equipment Repair
- Expense Reduction
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Visual Inspection
- Project Bids
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Productivity Improvements
- Controlling Costs
- Reporting
- General Housekeeping
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Performance Monitoring
- Plant Safety
- Customer Satisfaction
- Equipment Upgrades
- Communications Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Administering Budgets
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Design Specifications
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Corrective Actions
- Critical Thinking
- Blueprint Design
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Operational Procedures
- Inventory Audits
- Spreadsheets
- Resource Utilization
- Preventive Maintenance
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Inventory Management Software
- Tool Dies
- CNC Machine Operation
- Machine Setups
- Welding
- Production Processes
- Milling
- Lathing
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- System Layouts
- Calculating Tolerances
- Vendor Contracts
- Production Efficiency
- Jigs
- Surface Grinding
- Project Management
- CNC and Manual Equipment
- Equipment Inventory Maintenance
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Metal Stamping
- Drilling Machines
- Construction Modification
- Improving Product Quality
- Team Meetings
- Profit Margins
- Budget Management
- Daily Logs
- CAD Proficiency
- Project Deadlines
- Tooling Design
- Quality Inspections
- Technical Documentation
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
Futura Tool Inc
12.2022 - Current
Plant Superintendent
Titan Tool & Die
09.2020 - 12.2022
Tooling Manager
Titan Tool & Die
02.2020 - 09.2020
Die Leader
Classic Tool & Die
12.2015 - 02.2020
CEO
Art Engineering
01.2005 - 12.2015
Plant Manager
Ocean Legacy Marine
03.2001 - 12.2004
N4, N5 & N6 - Business
Midland College
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