David Boland Oct 15 2016

David Boland Oct 15 2016

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  David Boland 3079 StClair Parkway, Sombra, Ontario, Canada, N0P 2H0 Home 519 892 3418 Cell 519 809 4449 Home e-mail [email protected] Objective: Looking for opportunitiesto getback into the work force. Accomplishments and Skills:  An innovative,loyal,and results orientedprofessional,withstrongcommunication and interpersonal skills,anda provenability to surpass targets within deadlinesregardlessof pressure.  36 years of experience withinaunionized(CAW) Truck Manufacturingenvironment.  High energy,resultsoriented,selfmotivated/ selfreliant,team player.  Negotiationexperience gainedasbeingpart of 5 labour contract negotiationteams for International that dramatically changed the way the plant was operated.  Part of the International team that negotiated grants with the GovernmentofOntario, and TPC Canada (TechnologyPartnershipsCanada) to keepthe Chatham Assemblyplant in Canada.  ITAR (International Traffic inArms Regulations) certified  Drives for results Experience: Retired - March 1 2013 Director / General Manager- Navistar Canada Inc. – Centerfor Innovation– Windsor (Formerlyknown as International Truck & Engine Corp.) 03/07/2008 – currentposition  Responsible forrunningall aspects of the Center for Innovation - Research and Developmentofmanufacturing processesand products (truck, bus and engine)  Responsible forrunninga School ofExcellence inconjunctionwith the Universityof Windsor– Helduniversityclassesat the facilitywith a mix of Navistar employeesand Full time students – Truck and Bus of the Future programs  Responsible forthe development ofmanufacturingprocessesthat couldbe communizedand rolledout to the Navistar manufacturing facilities  Responsible toprovide yearly up dates to TPC Canada on grant status  Lead the facilityto receive itsCGD (ControlledGoods Directorate) designationand passedits first inspectionreview  ReceivedITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) certification  Provide Navistar Plant support as requested –improve through put, efficiency, product launches,equipmentand plant start ups  Bench marking manufacturing processes and products Plant Manager - International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 08/01/2001 – 03/06/2008  Responsible forrunningall aspects of the Chatham AssemblyPlant – A CAW unionized plant - total of up to 1600 employeesduringthisperiodwith an all time high of 2500 employees  Responsible tocreate, enhance and maintain the necessary infrastructure to support the company’s businessoperationsat Chatham Plant.
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   Direct thecompany’s assemblyactivitiesat Chatham Plant to ensure maximum effectivenesswasobtainedfor the productionof quality products withinspecified time and budgetaryguidelines.  Responsible forthe planning,organizing,administering,andcontrollingof the truck assemblyoperationsas relatedto the effective utilizationofmanpower,facilities,and equipmentto meettruck production schedules,safelyproduce products ofacceptable quality withincost budgets.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members  Participatedin strategic planningsessionsand Vehicle Centerteammeetingsand implementat the plant level.  Monitor and report on operating costs for the Chatham Plant  Interfacedwith Engineering,Salesand Marketing,Vehicle Center, andManufacturing operationsto coordinate the productionprocess for newmodel launches at Chatham plant.  Was an instrumental part of taking a facility that was withinweeksof closingand saved itsfuture.  Part of the main negotiatingteam for 4 labour contracts whichaltered the culture and way of operating at Chatham - $48 millionincost savings  Negotiateda TPT – (Temporary Part Time employee replacementprogram).This allowedfor the use of part time employeestocover absenteeism,vacation,training and other time off requirementsandmanpower needs.Theyalso could be utilizedfor special circumstances of short duration.  ReducedHPU from 140 to 70 from 2001 to 2007  Lead a team to reduce operating costs by $24 million  Responsible formajor outsourcing initiativesat Chatham AssemblyPlant – outsourced engine build,frontand rear axle build,frame square and buildto WPP( a new company that was set up to do this work, took an emptybuildingand in 3 months had a facilitysetup and running70 unitsa shiftday one and within 2 months 100 a shift for 200 a day)  Responsible forCapital expendituresforplantmodernization – a newstate of the art ChassisPaint booth, NewDyno-meters,BSR system, Radlinski system,Water Leak test booth, a new state of the art Robotic Spray Booth and Ovens for cab and hoodpaint, installingmanipulatingarms and hoists,installinga door trim line,relocatingand upgrading all productionlines,upgrade facility by paintingceilings,walls, aislesetc, renovatingfront offices, upgrade interiorand exteriorlighting,paving all parking lots and property.  CommissionedaSkillsAnalysis and Assessmentofthe Chatham Plant to bench mark our needs.  Workedwith St Clair College todevelopan accreditedcourse “Certificate of Manufacturing” – this isa 200 hour trainingcourse (material coveredManufacturing and assembly,Team building,Qualityin Manufacturing, Health & Environmentin Manufacturing, Materialsin Manufacturing,and Information Technology) that all Chatham employeeswouldgo through. This was a pilot program that the College endedup rollingout to another college and plans to roll out across Ontario.  Responsible toensure flawlessproduct launchesat Chatham of ProStar and LoneStar models.Put a team together to work on from the beginningto work with the engineerstoensure designfor manufacturing and assembly.  Ensured Chatham receivedISO9000 and ISO 14001 certificationand maintainedthem.  First Manufacturing facilityto be TSSA approved  Responsible toroll out LEAN to the plant
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   Responsible toensuresuccessful launchof BaaN (material ERP system) at Chatham  Instrumental in the developmentandimplementationofCVT(CommonVehicle Tracking) system at Chatham and later to roll out to other Navistar facilities.  CommissionedaJobs Analysisand Assessmentofthe Chatham Plant production jobs to bench mark ergonomicneedsand improve the safetyof our employees.Alsohad a computer systemdevelopedtohave thisinformation available to improve man assignmentsand accommodate employeeswithrestrictions. Assistant Plant Manager - International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 03/19/2001 – 07/31/2001  Acting Plant Manager during thisperiodand thenmade fulltime PlantManager Manager Production Operations - International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 08/05/1996 – 03/18/2001  Responsible forthe planning,organizingand control of vehicle and component operationsat the Chatham AssemblyPlant  Directly supervisesthe entire productionorganization whichis the largestin the plant and is responsible formanufacturing up to 39000 unitsa year with a value of approximately$ 100000 each.  Responsible forplanningorganizational and manpower changes,the expansionof facilities,solvingongoingproductionproblems,designissuesand model changes.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members  AdministerCompanypolicies.  Lead a team to developandnegotiate Pool Assemblyat Chatham Plant – a cultural / labour break through – reducedjob classificationsfrom42 to 14 SuperintendentQuality- International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 05/29/1995 – 08/04/1996  Accountable for the development,implementation,andcontrol of quality standards and improvementactivitiesfor all materials, assemblyprocessesand manufacturing processes.  Responsible forthe planning,organizing,administering,andcontrollingof the Final Quality Center inspectionand repair operations,incomingparts inspection, and internal product inspectionprocesses, and to the effective utilizationofmanpower, facilities,andequipmentto meet productionschedules,safelyproduce products of acceptable quality withincost budgets.  Responsible forall preliminaryplanningactivity relatedto new products or product changes as well as compilationof specificationsforproducts and product changes.  Administerthe development,implementationaswell as applicationof the Product Quality functionfor rework and warranty.  This organization providesservicesaimedat optimum utilizationofmanpower. The control span encompassesall employeesengagedindiversifiedassembly operations and material movement.  Responsible fortracking and improvingCOPQ (Costof Poor Quality)  AdministerCompanypolicies.  Instrumental in the developmentandimplementationofAS400 Truck Tracking (tracked truck locations,material and defectneeds and status of repairs and when OK’d and Released) at Chatham  Responsible forgettingthe Chatham plant QA-70 certified– a Navistar quality standard similarto what ISO 9000 is today.
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  SuperintendentTruck Assembly -International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 11/01/1993 – 05/28/1995  Responsible forthe planning,organizing,administering,andcontrollingof the truck assemblyoperationsof the complete chassisline,engine line,axle lines,andchassis final as relatedto the effective utilization ofmanpower,facilities,andequipmentto meettruck productionschedules,safely produce products of acceptable quality within cost budgets.  AdministerCompanypolicies.  Directs the activitiesofboth managerial and hourly paid employeesengagedinthe assemblyand repair operationsrequiredto achieve scheduledproduction.  Responsible forplanningorganizational and manpower changes,the expansionof facilities,solvingongoingproductionproblems,designissuesand model changes.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members. SuperintendentMaterial Handling - International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 04/19/1993 – 10/31/1993  Responsible toplan, organize,and direct the timelyand efficientreceiving, warehousing,disbursementofall incomingmaterials,orderingand timelyline- stocking and movementof all material usedat Chatham Plant to the respective departments.  Responsible alsofor all shippingofcollaterals,service parts, cabs, and miscellaneous yard labour includingcleanup, also all transportation relatingto inbound and outbound materials.  Controlsa significantfleetofrollingstock, lift trucks, carts, mule trains and shunts.  Responsible forplanningorganizational and manpower changes,the expansionof facilities,solvingongoingproductionproblems,designissuesand model changes.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members  AdministerCompanypolicies. Material SupplyManager - International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 10/05/1992 – 04/18/1993  Responsible forthe planning, organization,processesand informationsystemsfor InventoryControl, Productioncontrol, Material RequirementPlanning,Line-stocking, and oversightof the 3PL’s.  AdministerCompanypolicies. SuperintendentInternal Quality- International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 02/04/1991 – 10/04/1992  Accountable for the development,implementation,andcontrol of quality standards and improvementactivitiesfor all materials, assemblyprocessesand manufacturing processes.  Responsible forthe planning, organizing,administering,andcontrollingof the Final Quality Center inspectionand repair operations,incomingparts inspection,and internal product inspectionprocesses, and to the effective utilizationofmanpower, facilities,andequipmentto meet productionschedules,safelyproduce products of acceptable quality withincost budgets.  Administerthe development,implementationaswell as applicationof the Product Quality functionfor rework and warranty.
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   Responsible fortrackingand improvingCOPQ (Costof Poor Quality)  AdministerCompanypolicies. SuperintendentTruck ComponentAssembly- International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant 10/06/1986 – 10/04/1992  Responsible forthe planning,organizing,administering,andcontrollingof the Beatty operation,truck chassis assemblyoperationsprior to cab drop, engine line,andaxle linesas relatedto the effective utilizationofmanpower,facilities,andequipmentto meettruck productionschedules,safelyproduce products of acceptable quality within cost budgets.  AdministerCompanypolicies.  Directs the activitiesofboth managerial and hourly paid employeesengagedinthe assemblyand repair operationsrequiredto achieve scheduledproduction.  Responsible forplanningorganizational and manpower changes,the expansionof facilities,solvingongoingproductionproblems,designissuesand model changes.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members ShiftForeman Truck Assembly / SE Supervisor- International Truck & Engine Corp. Chatham Plant (Formerlyknown as International Harvester) 05/05/1983 – 10/05/1986  Responsible forthe planning,organizing,administering,and controllingof the SE (special equipmentparts) are installedproperlyon the trucks as requiredwithinthe Beatty Press, Frame weldand drill,Frame line,andchassis line up to cab drop, engine line,and axle lines.  Assistthe Superintendentinbeingresponsible forthe planning,organizing, administering,and controllingofthe Beatty operation, truck chassis assembly operationsprior to cab drop, engine line,andaxle linesas relatedto the effective utilizationofmanpower, facilities,andequipment to meettruck production schedules,safelyproduce products ofacceptable qualitywithin cost budgets.  AdministerCompanypolicies.  Responsible forplanningorganizational and manpower changes,the expansionof facilities,solvingongoingproductionproblems,designissuesand model changes.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members  Instrumental in the launch and start up of the TranStar and Paystar model movesfrom Ft Wayne plant to Chatham Plant  Instrumental in the launch and start up of the 9000 modelsat Chatham Foreman SheetMetal - International Harvester - Chatham Plant 06/12/1979 – 05/04/1983  Responsible forthe planning, organizing,administering,andcontrollingof the sheet Metal Department as relatedto the effective utilizationofmanpower,facilities,and equipmentto meettruck part production schedules,safelyproduce productsof acceptable quality withincost budgets.  Responsible forensuringa safe work environmentismaintained,and company goals and metrics are met by working closelywithmanagement and unioncommittee members.  AdministerCompanypolicies.
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  PressOperator Heavy /Group Leader- International Harvester - Chatham Plant 04/30/1976 – 06/11/1979  Responsible toassist the supervisorby slottingjobs intoproduction, ensuringthat quality parts are produced and assistingemployeesasrequiredto meetthe production ofquality parts.  Responsible forensuringa safe and clean work environmentismaintained.  Acted as a supervisorbut without the disciplinaryfunctions PressOperator Cold- International Harvester - Chatham Plant 03/16/1976 – 04/29/1973  Responsible tosetupproduction dies,do a 1st off qualitycheck, run piece-work, remove and set up production diesas required.  Responsible forensuringa safe and clean work environmentismaintained. Truck Assembler- International Harvester - Chatham Plant 09/18/1975 – 03/15/1976  Responsible toassemble truck air brake pipingto meetproduction schedule and quality standards.  Responsible forensuringa safe and clean work environmentismaintained PressOperator Cold- International Harvester - Chatham Plant 05/10/1973 – 09/17/1975  Responsible tosetupproduction dies,do a 1st off qualitycheck, run piece-work, remove and set up production diesas required.  Responsible forensuringa safe and clean work environmentismaintained. Education & Training: UniversityofWindsor Bachelor of Arts (Major Sociology) 1998 WallaceburgDistrict High School Secondary school Honour GraduationDiploma 1972 School ofOperational Excellence –Navistar University Masters of Operational Excellence Cost Half – automotive AssemblyWorkMeasurement Advances inIndustrial Ergonomics EngineeringTime standards (2007 tocurrent) (1 course to complete forgraduation) ITAR Overview– International Truck and Engine University - Certificate of Completion - 2008 Export Controls: MilitaryProducts (ITAR) – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center – LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company – Navistar University - Certificate of Completion - 2008 Navistar’s Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement–from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center– LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company – Navistar University Certificate of Completion - 2008, 2009
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  What you needtoknow About E-Mail – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center – LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company – Navistar University- Certificate of Completion - 2009 UnderstandingRecord Retention – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center– LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company – Navistar University- Certificate of Completion - 2009 National SafetyCouncil Online Defensive DrivingCourse - Certificate of Completion - 2008 InformationSecurity – International Truck and Engine University - Certificate of Completion 2008 Careful Communication – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center – LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company– Navistar University- Certificate of Completion - 2008 Understandingthe ForeignCorrupt PracticesAct – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center– LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company – Navistar University- Certificate of Completion 2008 Your ResponsibilitiesforFinancial Reporting – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center– LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company – Navistar University- Certificate of Completion 2007 InformationSecurity – from The Ethics and Compliance Education Center – LRN, The Legal Knowledge Company– Navistar University- Certificate of Completion - 2007 TapRoot IncidentInvestigation& Root Cause AnalysisCourse – System Improvements,Inc. Certificate of Training - 2007 Pathways to LeadershipProgram – Pathways to leadershipInc. - Certificate of Achievement - Honours - 2005 Master Coach – Navistar University- Certificate of Accomplishment - 1999 PilgrimSoftware ApplicationUserTraining - Document Control 4.10 -– PilgrimSoftware Inc. Certificate of Achievement - 1999 Managers Workshop– Navistar University- Certificate of Accomplishment - 1998 Project: Influence – HelixWorklife PlanningInstitute - Certificate of Merit - 1996 Managing BusinessGoalsthrough TPM – Navistar University- Certificate of Accomplishment 1996 OvercomingNegativityin the Workplace – SkillPathSeminars - Certificate of Completion - 1995 Truck Driving Training – Navistar Chatham AssemblyPlant- Certificate of Training - 1995 ISO 9000 – Clark State CommunityCollege – Centerfor Human Resource Development Certificate of Achievement - 1992 PresentationSkillsWorkshop– Navistar University- Certificate of Completion - 1990
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  DFMA, “DesignforManufacture /Assembly” – Navistar ManufacturingTechnical Center Certificate of Completion - 1990 Total Quality Control – G.R. Technologies- Certificate of Accomplishment - 1990 Ergonomics at Work - Navistar Chatham AssemblyPlant- Certificate of Completion - 1990 - 1992 Dr. W.Edwards Deming’s – Methodsfor Management ofProductivity and Quality The George WashingtonUniversity - Certificate of Completion - 1988 WHIMIS– Workplace Hazardous MaterialsInformation Systemtraining system - Navistar Chatham AssemblyPlant - Certificate of Completion –1988 – 1993 – 1994 - 1995 Supercalc 4 - Data Management – St. Clair College ofappliedArts and Technology Certificate of Accomplishment - 1987 Statistical Thinkingfor Manufacturing Process Controll – The Canadian SupplierInstitute,Inc. Certificate of Accomplishment - 1986 Awarenessand Techniquesof “Statistical ProcessControl” - Navistar Chatham AssemblyPlant Certificate of Accomplishment - 1984 Truck Group1979 Management SummerConference – Concordia College Certificate of Achievement - 1979 Mechanical Power PressOperation SafetyInstruction Certificate – International Harvester Certificate of Accomplishment - 1977 Standard FirstAid CPR/AED level C – Canadian Red Cross - Certified2007 through2011 RecognitionAward for ContributionsMade to the International SuggestionProgram – International Truck and Engine CompanyChatham Plant 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 Memberof AmericanSociety for Quality Control Memberof SAE International Memberof AME Associationfor Manufacturing Excellence Champion’sClub Trained in DFMA,PFEMA, FEMA, 8D Analysis,SixSigma, LEAN, 5S, 20 Keys,ITPS, SPC, DuPont Safety systemsand STOP program. Computer Training and Skills:  MicrosoftOffice Suite – Word,Project, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook,SharePoint, Access  TapRoot software - IncidentInvestigation& Root Cause Analysis software  Pilgrim- Document Control software  MOST - BasicMost, MiniMost,MaxiMost- Work Measurementsoftware  Plantman – Inspectionand Defectcontrol software.  BaaN – ERP system– Material Management software  PeopleSoft
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   Navistar Systems–CVT (CommonTruck Tracking system),AS400 Truck Defectand Tracking system,PartTrak, EOFF, Pharos, KRONOS)  ABC / ABM – ActivityBased Costing  Mini Tab  Standards Pro  AutoCad  UG