Experienced Operations Professional Seeking New Opportunity
1. G A R Y R O N A L D H I L L S
3627 Kelso Crescent Mississauga, Ont.
Cell # 905 460 7412
ghills@wm.com
Profile
A operations professional with significant experience in plant operations, driving profitability
through engineering, labour reorganization reducing fixed costs, variable cost, centre safety.
The understanding of human resource issues in union environments.
A strong work ethic, dedicated approach working with the most valuable assets to
corporations. I bring a very aggressive leadership role with hands on experience involving all
levels within a corporation.
Experience
I bring over twenty-three years of manufacturing experience at all levels within an organization.
My knowledge of working with a union and non-union work environment is excellent, and I
bring a hand on leadership management style. My experiences also include an in-depth
understanding of property management overseeing two of Oxford Properties most successful
portfolios.
Achievements
Reduced waste management yearly budget by $250,000.
Waste management diversion improvements by seventy five percent.
Incorporated maintenance program that one international award.
Opening of new Food Court Central that leads sales across Canada.
Property lighting conversion projects to LED with savings over $100,000 yearly.
Implemented standardize work reducing labour costs by $150,000 annually.
Opening of North expansion project with Elis Don.
Interior center renovations projects with PCL Construction.
Critical key equipment replacements HVAC, boilers, chiller
Mentored and trained staff for succession planning.
Achieved $13,000,000 annual maintenance budget.
Capital projects on time and under budget.
2. Sept 2015- Present Chrysler Assembly Plant Brampton, Ont.
Project Manager
Responsibilities
Overseeing sustainable projects.
Implementing WCM Kaizen projects.
Lead auditor ISO environmental standards.
Wastewater treatment plant operation compliance.
Manage of plant shutdown project schedules, contractors schedules.
Manage $1,000,000 hazardous/non-hazardous contract.
Financial reporting.
Forecasting yearly budgets.
2009-June 2015 OXFORD Properties Toronto, Ont.
Manager Maintenance
Reporting to the Operation Manager, directing maintenance department
Responsibilities
Overseeing 70 employees (4 supervisors, 70 union staff )
Safety programs
Staff development
Liaison with Operations
Monthly budget forecasting
Yearly budget planning
Capital project planning
Managing engineering consultants
Service contracts/leasing agreement
Working in compliance with CCDC agreements
Operational supplies
Waste Management
2007-2008 NTN Bearings MFG Canada Mississauga, Ont.
Process Engineering Manager
Reporting to the Plant Manager, directing Engineering department, Purchasing department, Plant
Safety and ISO14001 champion.
Responsibilities
3. Forecasting yearly budgets for variable and fixed costs
Evaluating and implementing capital investment projects
Plant Safety
Contractor project installations and contract negotiation.
Kaizen improvements
Production maintenance
ISO14001
Supporting production machine related issues and improvements
Coolant/Compressor room operations
Overseeing 350,000 sqft building/site facility maintenance contracts and contractors.
Including HVAC, lighting, water cooling systems, water treatment, compressed air vessel
inspection, exhaust and ventilation systems, CFof A approvals, roof inspection, storm water
inspection confined space inspection , plumbing, electrical, landscaping/snow removal,
building security, waste removal, environmental waste, waste water removal, janitorial
services, fire and sprinkler protection, phone services, intercom systems and overhead door
inspection.
Working in compliance with Enersource Hydro, Consumers gas, Direct Energy, Ministry of
Environment Inspectors, Mississauga City Inspectors on project installation projects,
Mississauga Fire department inspection and Ministry of Labour inspectors.
1999- 2007 NTN Bearings MFG Canada Mississauga, Ont.
Production Manager
Reporting to the Plant Manager, responsibilities include meeting customer requirements by leading a
group of five Production Supervisors and overseeing a broad range of production-related functions.
Responsibilities
Oversee 72 employees ( 5 supervisors, 1 engineer, 7 skilled trades, 14 technicians, 30 set up
machinists and 15 operators)
Reduced labour costs
Lead the initiative on Lean Manufacturing (TPS)
Collective Agreement negotiations
Designed a training program in conjunction with Humber College.
Developed a Lean Inventory Kanban for the plant warehouse.
Implemented Employees Ideas Program.
1997–1998 NTN Bearings MFG Canada Mississauga, Ont.
Production Support Assistant Manager
Lead a team comprised of 6 Engineers and 10 highly skilled trades within a automated and machining
environment who were responsible for repairing and overhauling automated machines.
Responsibilities
Implemented a maintenance software system to improve machine reliability.
Reduced tooling costs by $600,000 in a one-year period.
Oversaw capital investment projects.
4. Set-up employee training matrix.
1992-1997 NTN Bearing MFG Canada Mississauga, Ont.
Production Supervisor
Promoted to supervisor after five years as a production worker. Supervised up to 35 employees on a
rotating shift schedule. Responsible for the entire operation during the off-shifts.
Responsibilities
Mentored and trained employees for future growth development.
Maintained consistent high-quality output.
Established great employee-union relationship.
Ensured compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
Negotiated the organization’s Collective Agreement.
1986 -1992 NTN Bearing MFG Canada Mississauga, Ont.
Set-up Machinist
Education
1999 -Humber College Diploma - Business Management
1984-1985 University of Toronto Mechanical Engineering
1982-OAC Grade 13