Jason Kitchenham has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, project management, and operations management. He has held positions such as Project Manager, Director of Operations, Automation and Engineering Manager, and Plant Manager. He brings skills in areas like project coordination, budgeting, process improvement, automation, and developing a team culture of success. His background includes experience in industries like manufacturing, food/pharma, automotive, and military contracting.

1. Jason Kitchenham
530 Scarlett rd https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/jason-kitchenham/38/2ab/571
Etobicoke, Ontario
Tel: 289-684-0229 E-mail. engineer8260@gmail.com
With over 20 years in the manufacturing industry, I have extensive experience in effectively coordinating
required resources, executing multiple projects simultaneously while working with conflicting priorities
in a fast-paced environment. I am confident and meticulous with any project set before me. I bring high
energy and enthusiasm that inspires and motivates in a team environment. I bring a proven background
in cultivating a culture that has a “buy in” mentality that guarantees success.
Professional Management Proficiencies
Professional Experience
Matcom Industrial Installations
Estimator/Project Manager, Aug 1 2015 - April 20 2016
Matcom Idustrial Installations is a full service multi-trade organization, With the ability to fully service
Millwrighting, Process piping and Rigging needs. Full plant moves/relocations. Specializing in Food grade
and pharmaceutical operations.
• Identified trends by researching industries and related events, publications, and announcements
which led to a $100,000+ monthly growth of my account portfolio.
• Adhered to ethical behaviour and business practices, ensuring that own behaviour and the
behaviour of others was consistent with the values of the organization.
Business Development Operations Management Maintenance /Engineering Automation
• Leverage multiple media
types to Identify,
develop and implement
growth Opportunities
• Foster long-term
relationships to drive
revenue
• Create opportunities
through “branding” and
company awareness
• Account management
using CRM software
• Negotiate win-win terms
and contracts
• Engage internal
resources to ensure
customer loyalty
• Devise strategic plans to
deliver solutions
• Accurate estimation of
cost of a project
• Prepare Quotes and
Presentations
• Facility planning and
capital projects
• Prepare capital budgets
and capital forecast
updates
• Coordinate all aspects of
equipment planning,
procurement and
installation
• Both Waterfall method
and Agile Approach
• Kanban Requirements
• Interact with external
contractors to ensure
work orders are
complete and required
materials are available
• Identify potential
problems early
• Prepare and submit
administrative reports
• Kaizen, Lean, S5 and Six
Sigma methodology
• Maintain multiple
production lines
• Assist in changeovers
and increase
changeover efficiency
• Create a Preventative
Maintenance Program
• Implement Proactive
maintenance programs
and Predictive
maintenance schedules
• Identify, incorporate
and coordinate change
to the product base line
• Participate in and/or
generate NRE estimates
for sustaining product
design changes
• Develop reliability
enhancement projects
• Prepare accurate ROI
• Use SAP and ERP system
• Co-ordinate, lead and
develop site automation
project teams
• Ensure compliance with
all legislative
requirements in the
facility's geographic
location
• Troubleshoot process
automation problems
• Work with engineering
following PPAP and
APQP approval in
resolving non-value
added processes
• Work in design stage of
processes both for start-
up and current
production projects
• Scientific Research and
Experimental
Development
• Monitor and calculate
OEE

2. • Work closely and manage multi-trade personnel and sub-contractors according to costumer
requirements
• Identified and grew opportunities by means of clear and consistent communication.
• Developed trusting relationship with key accounts and customers that secured contracts with
large “hard to obtain” accounts.
• Prepared competitive bidding situation, while ensuring that the contract can be carried out
profitably
• Identified labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints,
specifications, and related documents.
• Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive
information in an understandable format.
• Diligently followed up on all submitted bids and budgets, Both internally and externally.
• Created detailed work plans which identified and sequenced the activities needed to successfully
complete the project on time and on budget.
• Ensured that all project personnel received the appropriate orientation of the projects “scope”
• Identified problems and contingencies early , Gathered relevant information and advice from
team to generate recommendations and/or resolve the problem early.
Process Group Inc.
Director of Operations, Oct 2013 – July 2015
The Process Group is a heavy equipment, multi-trade service organization, industrial installations and a
single source supplier of Engineering, Rigging, Construction, Fabrication, Millwright/Maintenance
services to manufacturing and processing plants.
• Developed innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Worked with a team to develop initiatives to enhance revenue generation
• Operational planning, guidance and mentoring that ensured that required infrastructure and
support services were in place.
• Facilitated the development, maintenance and monitoring of equipment logs(Jonus asset
tracking module) which increased “uptime” by 28% and increased the CVOR rating by 35%
• Initiated policy updates that will prepare the organization for ongoing change and growth.
• Responsible for the development and management of integrated, strategic departmental
alignment that reduced operational overhead by 20%
• Responsible for the development and management of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensured Compliance and certification of all applicable standards and licensing
A.O. Smith/GSW Ltd.
Automation and Weld/Process Engineering Manager, March 2011 - Oct 2013
A.O Smith/GSW Ltd. Holds the largest market share of the Water heater industry. Using innovative
manufacturing and welding techniques coupled with state of the art designs.
• Set goals and managed successful performance of all employees.
• Managed the team within the budget parameters by forecasting, implementing and defining
staffing plans
• Anticipated problems and risks using a “mean time between errors” calculation.
• Identified project variances within time frames that prevented budget over-runs.
• Ensured that manufacturing and engineering operations were fully synchronized with other
organizational departments that ensured operational efficiency.
• Identified operational inefficiencies, then developed and implemented changes that increased
productivity and profitability.
• Successfully prepared mechanical project specifications for a $3.5 million dollar automated line
• Designed, programmed, tested and commissioning of new systems and processes.

3. • Planned, implemented and monitored work schedules consistent with the needs of the plant,
special projects and preventative maintenance programs using Emaint3X software
• Worked with Procurement towards strategic inventory control plan.
• Maximize “First Pass Yield” that reduced rework from 35.3% to 2.1% and eliminated re-handling
• Made recommendations on the latest available technologies that improved the existing
equipment.
• Championed a project that developed a new technology using the weld process to cure glass
JCC Tech Industrial Consulting and Contracting
Owner and Proprietor, Feb 2009 – Jan 2012
JCC Tech was an industrial consulting and contracting firm consisting of 10 full time and contract
personnel. Industries serviced included automotive, heavy machinery, military and educational facilities.
• PMP of large scale projects
• Integration of automated equipment and part transfer lines (robotic and varies conveyor styles)
• Communicate and coordinate with various skilled trades and contractors to maintain timelines
• Design” one of a kind” machinery and systems for unique applications
• Trained maintenance staff and supervisors for safe operation of modified and new equipment
• Ensured conformance to all applicable standards including scheduling government inspections
Highlights of Key Projects:
Military Project for FX Simulation Training Package
• Co-ordinate with multiple vendors to develop a full FX Simulation Training Package for the
military (non-pyrotechnic IED simulator)
• Responsible for allocation and expenditure of capital budget
• Provide technical requirements and specifications to the military, law enforcement agencies,
nuclear safety commission and homeland security
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and Operation Manuals
Marine Service Project Management
• Weld specialist, studied quality control issues and marine weld inspections
• Provided root cause analysis and recommendations for predictive maintenance schedules
• Provided multi-trade leadership to maintain budgets and timelines
Robotically Loaded C.N.C implementation & integration
• Review existing implementation of C. N.C. vendor equipment to determine if implementation at
customer site would result in the required return on investment
• Work with client to develop effective product flow, identify bottlenecks and present
recommendations and process improvements
Mar-Ver Machine and Tool Inc./ Oxford Moulding Inc.
Engineering Manager/Plant Manager, Jan 2007 - Feb 2009
(Automotive tooling/ injection and blow moulding)
• Implemented company Policies to ensure the new owner was successful
• Staff development including setting goals, evaluating performance, providing coaching and
mentoring that engaged employees and developed a “buy-in” mentality
• Ensured proper planning and control for all areas of responsibility in department (e.g. labour,
overtime, equipment, travel, etc)
• Developed the accountability and traceability policies(Iso/Qso 900) that made Mar-Ver
compliant and able to compete and participate in the Automotive industry. This ultimately
propelled us as a direct supplier of quality tooling for General Motors.
• Initiated “safe work policy” resulting in a ZERO lost time environment
• Contributed to ongoing improvements to throughput

4. • Worked with design departments on single and multi-cavity mould designs that secured us
contracts with multiple Military application products, all exceeding MIL-Specs
• Maintained and exceeded legislated safety standards that ensured a safe work environment for
staff and clients.
• Worked with clients for proper expectation of product, Such as polymer base and Durometer
rating
• Developed, implemented and maintained specifications control procedures
• Cycle time analysis and utilization
Wellmaster Pipe and Supply Ltd
Automation Engineering And Maintenance Manager, Jan 1994 – Jan 2007
Wellmaster is an innovative manufacturer of gas/Oil and water well Drilling Supplies, Such as couplings,
collar stock, and piping( from ¾” up to 36” diameters) With a seasonal supply business for the green
house industry. Developing and manufacturing collapsible wagons, carts and plant transfer systems.
• Initiated the implementation and integration of a new automation line. It was a really in-depth
project so I put together a safety review committee. We worked together for a month to identify
the safety and ergonomic needs, and what procedures would meet those needs.
• Implemented a robotic automation line increased productivity by 230% (record 17 month ROI)
• Responsible for $1M operations budget and $3M capital budget using Visual Manufacturing
Software
• Identified a cost reduction of a paint that was used on an identification plate, I changed the color
green by one shade and it saved us $0.006 per piece, with an annual saving of $252,000
• Full cycle product development, working closely with clients that ensured specifications were
met while designing products that were robotically friendly to optimize production
• R&D project that developed a robotically “weld friendly” gusset that reduced cost and utilized
automation more efficiently and increased output of manual welded projects
• Designed and implemented expandable “multi-tooling system” that reduced change-over times
from 4 hours to under one hour.
• Retro- fit older equipment with automated controls and up to date safe guarding to increase
production and safety while maintaining budget requirements
• Managed inventory, purchasing, cost analysis and budgets utilizing ERP Visual Manufacturing
• C.N.C machinist /welder, fitter/fabricator, C.N.C programmer, Millwright, Automation Engineer
• Ensure applicable safety standards, government legislations and industry requirements including
ISO-9000 and API, are met