1. CONTACT : 129 Mediterranean Avenue, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V-3X7
Home: 519-736-3596 Cell: 519-984-9822 e-mail: mhelferty@sympatico.ca1
M I C H A E L H E L F E R T Y P . E N G .
 Versatile, results oriented management professional with extensive experience in a wide range of
industrial/management settings in senior management roles with P&L responsibilities.
 Proven successful track record in people management, project management, cost management and savings,
maintenance and engineering management, as well as automation and technical projects and process
upgrading.
 Big picture thinker with the capabilities to work constructively and productively with all areas of the
organization to deliver results that are consistent with the key objectives and deliverables.
 Progressive, with a team/people focused approach to achieving objectives.
 Mentor/Coach to subordinates and peers to help them develop, grow, and add value to the business.
 Experienced leader with a knack for handing off responsibility and accountability through empowerment
and engagement with team members.
 Driver for peak performance and results through pursuit of stretch goals and active management of
structured and organized plans and processes.
 Excellent project management skills with a systems based approach to meeting objectives and achieving
organizational results
 20+ years experience using main frame and personal computers with extensive experience using Microsoft
products
 Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Michael Helferty has 25+ years of industrial/manufacturing management experience including senior positions in
Operations/Production, Maintenance, Project Management, Process Design and Process Control Engineering.
He has wide ranging experience gained in Consulting (Project Management, Process Design, Plant Engineering),
Automotive Coatings (Paints, Resins), the Food Industry – Commercial Baking, Distilled Spirits – Blending and
Bottling/Packaging, Soft Gelatin Capsules Industry (Pharmaceuticals, Health and Nutritional, Cosmetics, Bathoils,
Paintballs), Soda Ash/Calcium Chloride (Distillation/Absorption/Evaporation . . .), Lime/Cement Industry, and
the Steel Industry – Fully Integrated Steelworkst / Plate
Other Areas of Expertise include:
 Implementation of Maintenance Management Systems to achieve increased operational reliability and
reduced cost.
 People/Team development and leadership to achieve goals and objectives, identify and manage
constraints, and implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives through the application of
SPC Problem Solving (Six Sigma) and Lean Manufacturing Strategies
 Effectively managing Plant Operations budgets ranging from $20mm to $60mm and developing and
implementing tangible cost savings strategies.
 Business Development and Strategic Planning
 Administration of Collective Agreements (CAW/USWA/Teamsters/CPU/CEP/Unifor) including
collective bargaining (contract negotiations) as well as grievance and arbitration procedures.
 Project Management – projects ranging from $1M to $30M covering major capital
investment/expansion as well as process re-design and upgrading. This includes leading project
teams with up to 10 members as well as managing contractors and sub-contractors.
 Teaching and Seminars on a variety of professional development and continuing education topics