Michel Desjardins,P.Eng.

Michel desjardins,p.eng.

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  • About me

    Expert in management of manufacturing operations . Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

  • Education

    • Hec montréal

      1989 - 1992
      Diploma of second cycle in administration science (dsa) general business administration and management
    • Université de montréal - ecole polytechnique de montréal

      1973 - 1977
      Bachelor's degree in engineering specialization in electricity (b.sc) electrical engineering
  • Experience

    • Ge

      Jan 1977 - Jan 1978
      Project engineer

      Manufacturer of custom made power distribution equipment for the open pit mine market.

    • Abb (asea brown boveri canada)

      Jan 1978 - Jan 1979
      Project engineer

      Designer and manufacturer of protective relaying systems.

    • Gould ite inc.

      Jan 1979 - Jan 1981
      Engineering manager

      Manufacturer of low voltage power distribution equipment. Led a team of 8 technical employees

    • Sylvania canada ltd

      Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
      Technical service director

      Sales and product specifications to the electrical consulting engineering community.Low voltage power distribution equipmentLed a team of 12 technical employees

    • Dual-lite inc.

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
      Plant manager

      Manufacturer of emergency lighting equipment for commercial and industrial markets.

    • Kearney national canada ltee

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1990
      Operation manager

      Manufacturer of high voltage power distribution equipment used by Utility company.

    • Distex industries inc.

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
      Operation manager

      Manufacturer of disk breaks for the After Market segment1 factory - 400 employees

    • Tye-sil corporation ltée

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1997
      Operation manager

      Manufacturer of aluminum outdoor furniture and fitness equipment.3 plants - 400 employees

    • Armstrong world industries/intalite inc.

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2015
      Plant manager

      Responsible to manage a multifunctional team of 45-55 employees. Directed and managed all manufacturing activities for the Montreal Plant including Engineering, Design, Production, Costs, Capital Investment projects, Production Planning and Purchasing, Quality, promote World Class standards in Health and Safety. Insured transition and cultural change following the acquisition of Intalite inc. by Armstrong in 2011.

    • Intalite inc

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2011
      Vice president general manager

      Directed and coordinated all activities related to Sales&Marketing, Design, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain and Logistic, Production Planning, Human Resources and Finances.Developed and controled short and long term business plans. Negotiated agreement with banks, union, customers and suppliers. Insured the maintain of the orientation, growth and financing of the company for the owner based in USA.

    • Mva power inc

      Nov 2015 - May 2017
      Sales and business development manager

      Market, sale and develop the electrical distributor, contactor and OEM market for Medium and High Voltage products.

    • Energi fenestration solutions

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2020

      Responsible for all manufacturing operations, Quality and Continuous Improvement including planning, purchasing, shipping & receiving, logistics and maintenance. Supervise the Quality and CI department. Insure development and implementation of Quality and Continuous Improvement projects. Responsible for Quality and Continuous Improvement for the patio doors manufacturing facility in Terrebonne

      • Operation Manager Terrebonne Facility

        Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Quality and CI manager

        Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
      • Quality and CI Engineer

        Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Produits ltc

      Jan 2021 - now
      Market development

      Responsible to develop the market for LECHLER industrial paint in the greater Montreal area

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Black belt lean six sigma certification

      Mouvement québécois de la qualité
      Jun 2019
    • Green belt six sigma certification

      Mouvement québécois de la qualité
      Apr 2013
    • Lean master certification

      Mouvement québécois de la qualité
      Apr 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of the Editorial Board

      Issued by CISCA (Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association )
      CISCA (Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association )Associated with Michel Desjardins,P.Eng.
    • Member of the Board of Directors

      Issued by CISCA ( Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association) on Jan 2006
      CISCA ( Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction  Association)Associated with Michel Desjardins,P.Eng.
    • President of the St-Laurent Metal Company Association

      Issued by Développement économique Saint-Laurent on Jan 2006
      Développement économique Saint-LaurentAssociated with Michel Desjardins,P.Eng.