1. R O Y W A T S O N
407-300 Mary Street N, Oshawa, ONT, L1G 5C8  647-545-8727  rrwatson123@gmail.com
Master Six Sigma Black Belt
Experienced professional with a diverse background including operations, marketing, and finance with strong
knowledge of supply chain, ERP (MRP) systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Creative and goal oriented with strong people skills in both unionized and non-unionized environments. Safety first
approach for teams has resulted in an impeccable safety record. I maintain a fair and inspiring approach to
leadership with a focus on people empowerment and development.
Personal development into the role of General Manager started with more than 12 years of assembly line experience.
Key Skills
Master Six Sigma Blackbelt
Project Management
Lean expert
Operations scheduling
Budgeting
SAP, JD Edwards, QAD, and AS400
experience
Forecasting/scheduling
Trained CAD operator
APICS education
Multi-site leadership
Marketing experience
Supply Chain expert
Negotiations
Diverse experience
ISO auditor
Experience
SUPPLY CHAIN ADVANTAGE, Aiken, SC, USA.
NOW residing in Oshawa, Ontario Canada
2012 to PRESENT
OWNER
Consulting – introducing Lean Six Sigma to organizations looking for systematic improvement, providing
project management for startup operations. Focus on LEAN concepts and supply chain.
PGH CORNING – Yantai, China Feb – August 2016
Green field implementation of FoamGlas Insulation fabrication facility; site project manager
• Negotiated location and equipment contracts.
• Implemented facility layout, supply process, and operational procedures.
• Successfully realized first deliveries in July – Project completed on time, on budget.
PGH CORNING – Pearland TX, USA Jan – Dec 2015
Demolition of office site and construction of new office with training facility.
• Negotiated Contractor contract.
• Participated in layout/design process flow meeting area requirements.
• Managed all project elements to successful completion – on time, on budget.
PGH CORNING – Sedalia Missouri, USA 2013/2014
• Rapid improvement events coordinator – week long events specifically focused on
predetermined continuous improvement objectives defined by a value stream analysis.
VERTIGO – Scarborough ONT, Canada Spring 2013
• Value stream map and outline of supply chain requirements in a visual display manufacturing
facility (bus shelter electronic display units)
• Provided site guidance for layout requirements to improve volume.
• Provided supply chain recommendations for improvement.
TECHNOSCAN – Concord ONT, Canada Fall 2012
Facility consultation for setup of mass spectroscopy container detection systems – focus was on
operational flow and supply chain requirements.

2. CANBERRA 2004 to 2012
GENERAL MANAGER CANBERRA Concord Co., Sept 2004 to October 2012
LEGAL ENTITY CEO Concord Co., 2008 to 2012
GENERAL MANAGER CANBERRA Oak Ridge Ltd., 2009 to 2011 (temporary assignment)
GENERAL MANAGER CANBERRA Albuquerque Ltd., 2009 to 2011 (temporary assignment)
PRODUCT MANAGER GAS DETECTORS, 2007 to 2012
CANBERRA is a 30,000 square foot Manufacturing, Engineering, Service, and Sales site with 47 nonunion employees,
specializing in nuclear measurement and instrumentation. Now owned by Mirion Technologies.
Results (team efforts):
$9M/YR revenue business was slated for closure in a global footprint plan 2004. Within first year of assuming
leadership the profit margin increased to over 30% Gross Margin. Through the next 6 years Concord has
become the most profitable entity in CANBERRA (per person revenue and Gross Margin %), and the 2nd
largest entity in terms of revenue – with $29M in 2011, 2012.
• Implemented Lean – Kanban, Work Cells, Value Stream Mapping, Playbooks, ABC inventory, Green Belt training
programs, Consignment inventory, Vendor managed inventory, Point of use program, Weekly safety training,
Finite capacity planning, FMEA, Design to cost engineering, Facilities improvements.
• Concord the first CANBERRA entity with ISO 14001, and ISO 18001, also responsible for achieving ISO 9001,
14001, and 18001 for Oak Ridge site.
• Perfect safety record maintained over full experience at all entities.
• Highest employee opinion scores worldwide – 4 years running at Concord (Surveys not conducted since 2010).
• Highest organizational scores in AREVA assessment (audited) by a factor of 2 compared to other CANBERRA
sites.
o Governance
o Financial Performance
o Customer Satisfaction
o Commitment to Employees
o Risk Management and Prevention
o Respect for the Environment
o Innovation
o Community and Involvement
o Dialogue and Consensus building
o Continuous Improvement
• Completed business plan for manufacturing operation in China. Selected sites, products, layout and business
structure.
• Submitted business plan for implementation of He3 reclamation at OPG.
• Lead for cost reduction projects and industrialization planning global production.
Some achievements
• Detector cell – production increase by factor of four with no additional personnel – improving margin from
~25% to ~70%.
• Production cell and playbook – able to flex people with temporary labour to offset business seasonality (100%
achieved in 2010, 2011, 2012).

3. • Inventory turns increased from 2.5 to 9.5 with 95% on time delivery. Kanban, point of use inventory, ABC
inventory, mean deviation controls, vendor managed inventory, and strong forecast process introduction; were
introduced to resolve existing supply chain problems.
• ISO implement (9001, 14001, 18001) in Oak Ridge achieved in 6 months.
• Implemented work cells in Oak Ridge and Concord.
• Cost savings projects numerous – including $500k program in HPGe and over $1M for international manufacture
of equipment.
• Wrote boilerplate template for consignment inventory programs used in multiple sites.
• Developed Operations procedures for worldwide implement of SAP.
• Lean training programs introduced globally.
• Introduced safety program used globally.
GARLAND Commercial Ranges, Mississauga, ON 2000 to 2004
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Oversaw all production and fabrication for 80,000 square foot facility with 200 unionized employees. $60M/YR
revenue in highly competitive commodity market for commercial cooking equipment.
Results (team efforts):
• Implemented SMED program.
• Changed packaging methods reducing work force from 13 to 4.
• Moved ‘Cuisine’ production from Pennsylvania plant to Mississauga plant.
• Implemented configurator for sales.
• Outsourced powder coat line (underutilized).
• 98% sheet yield nesting - Over 250 turns/yr. sheet steel.
• Implemented production control systems (colour coded).
• Introduced RF scanning technology for inventory control.
• Implemented safety reward program for employees.
LePage Adhesives, Brampton, ON 1997 to 2000
SUPERINTENDENT AQUEOUS AND POWDER DIVISION
Oversaw production and packaging operations for 3 shift operation in 100,000 square foot facility with 55 unionized
employees. $60M/YR revenue in chemical processing. Promoted from unit supervisor, developed a finite capacity plan
and integrated vessel production and packaging operations resulting in reduction of a 10 page backlog report to a 95%
on time delivery result in 6 months.
Results (team efforts):
• Introduced first JIT programs.
• Developed operations procedures for both packaging and vessel production.
• Lead for packaging process project –established new packing processes.
• Lead for water treatment process; worked with companies to develop improved environmental compliance.
Vas-Cath vascular catheters, Mississauga, ON 1994 to 1997

4. SUPERVISOR AFTERNOON AND MIDNIGHT SHIFTS
Oversaw production and packaging operations for afternoon and midnight shifts. Wrote operations procedures, trained
as internal ISO auditor, winner of employee of the year award for startup of 3rd
shift operations. Responsible for
ensuring compliance to GMP’s and FDA requirements.
Results (team efforts):
• Achieved highest BARD quality ratings.
• Wrote over 250 SOP’s.
• Responsible to trouble shoot molding and extrusion operations.
• Responsible for hiring and training of operations personnel.
Education
YORK UNIVERSITY, Schulich School of business, North York, ON
Master Six Sigma Black Belt.
SHERIDAN COLLEGE, Mississauga, ON
CPIM (APICS).
COMPUTER ACADEMY, East York, ON
ACAD, Autolisp, Desktop publishing, Dbase.
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE, Scarborough, ON
Lotus 123, Accounting 1, Labour relations negotiation.
UNIVERSITY of WATERLOO, WATERLOO, ON
B.A. Arts (Achieved during educational leave in 3 yrs.).
TRAINING COURSES / Additional Skills

5. • Human Rights
trainer – Featured
on National Film
Board training
video
• ISO auditing • Productive
meetings course
attended
• WHMIS
• ERP – AS400,
SAP, JD
Edwards, 4th
Shift, BPICS
• Microsoft Access,
PowerPoint,
Word, Excel,
Project
• Served as
volunteer
firefighter –
President of
association
• Accounting for
managers course
attended
• Transportation of
Dangerous Goods
• Confined space • First Aid,
Heart Savers
• Leadership
skills training

6. • Human Rights
trainer – Featured
on National Film
Board training
video
• ISO auditing • Productive
meetings course
attended
• WHMIS
• ERP – AS400,
SAP, JD
Edwards, 4th
Shift, BPICS
• Microsoft Access,
PowerPoint,
Word, Excel,
Project
• Served as
volunteer
firefighter –
President of
association
• Accounting for
managers course
attended
• Transportation of
Dangerous Goods
• Confined space • First Aid,
Heart Savers
• Leadership
skills training