Charles Lacroix

Experience

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  Kraft General foods

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1997

  Production Supervisor
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  C-MAC Industry

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Operations Manager
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  Solectron

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  General Manager

  Complete transformation of a manufacturing plant (300 employees) from a traditional model to a lean manufacturing model.Implementation of mutiple weekly reviews using Key Process Indicators (KPI)Implementation of a communication plan at all level of the organization.

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  Tyco Fire Protection

  Feb 2007 - Oct 2009

  General Manager
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  Niedner Inc.

  Nov 2009 - Jul 2012

  General Manager/Business Transformation

  Implementation of a "Pull" Production SystemReduction of raw material and WIP inventory by using Kanban SystemsReduction of working injuries by using an health and safety management systemDevelopment of many new products

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  Camoplast Solideal

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  Vice-President Operational Excellence
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  KDC/one Knowlton

  Sept 2013 - now

  KDC/LEK is a leading contract manufacturer for the Health & Beauty Industry, serving the fastest growing brands: from innovative niche players to international mass brands.

  • Vice President General Manager

    Sept 2018 - now

  • VP Operations

    Sept 2013 - Sept 2018