Arthur Jack

Experience

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  Elite Machining Ltd

  Sept 1990 - Mar 2012

  Machinist / Programmer / Production Manager / Technical Manager

  Project Management:Downhole Tool Industry (Project budget $10k to $250k)• Standardized Process Planning, equipment and tooling requirements, CNC programs, production methods, quality control criteria, and shipping procedures for consistent qualityAccomplishments:• Grew the company from a staff of 5 to over 45, supporting clients across North America• Cultivated the quoting, process planning, and job-costing processes for production and prototype orders and provided project management for prototype builds• Investigated opportunities for process/programming/tooling upgrades on recurring partsResponsibilities:• Mentoring apprentices, machinists, and quality inspectors with emphasis on OH&S and conducted seminars for junior and senior staff• Researched and quantitatively tested the best cutting tools for all materials, specifically exotic stainless steel, to incorporate use plant-wide• Organized and maintained inventories Show less

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  Cutting Edge Machining Solutions Ltd.

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2019

  Sr Consultant

  Project Management: (Project Budget $5k to $500K)• Analyzed and executed CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives in client organizations• Trim inventory by 10% and establish and manage critical spare parts inventory• Eliminate 3 costly unscheduled shutdowns costing $18000• Enhance throughput by using the 5S system on workflow in facility relocation or expansions• Increase capital investment in new technology to boost business performance and control the in-house quality of process or service, resulting in bottom-line gains• Standardize Operating Procedures and raise internal standards by using industry best practicesAccomplishments:• Contracted as a manager including Plant, General, Production and Operations to expand operational performance, reliability, planning and coordination of activities before merger or buyout• Established metrics by implementing essential KPIs and reviewed underperformance using root cause analysis to attain a 20% reduction in costly scrap• Submitted monthly financial P/L reports to upper managementResponsibilities:• 4 direct reports• Financial reports, job costing, P/L• Vendor sourcing, approvals, procurement, an inspection of goods/services, approval to pay• Coached team sizes of 6 to develop critical thinking skills in CI (Continuous Improvements). • Provided customers with technical expertise for ease of manufacturing• Educated over 100 personnel on detailed process planning of parts, BOMs, machining and fabrication• Deployed the entire ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, including Scheduling• Ensured the constant flow of communication between 5 departments, establishing a continuous workflow and creating a push/pull system with checks and balances to reduce costly errors Show less

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  Cutting Edge

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  Quality Assurance Manager / Lean Operations Trainer

  Implemented Lean Manufacturing (Project budget $250K)• Enhanced operational efficiencies by developing technology to streamline work order processing after reduction of office personnel from 8 to 4 during the economic pandemic downturn.• Restructured production personnel to align with “Top Shop” strategies using industry best practices to raise OEE from 35% to 50% with a long-term goal of achieving 75%+.Accomplishments:• Customer quotes, RFQs, Procurement, Scheduling 180+ orders a month• Aligned the ISO Quality Management System to the existing organizational structure• Completed the Quality Management Procedures Internal Audits on schedule• Completed the ISO Re-certification audit, including a Risk Assessment of 8 departments resulting in a final auditor’s report with an unprecedented perfect rating• Created monthly, quarterly, and annual Maintenance & Reliability schedules on capital assets• Streamlined the process plan by including individual process step quality checks, shortening QC lab process time and achieving 92% on-time deliveryResponsibilities:• Directed QA team of 5 and QC team of 3, including their training and support• Trained/coached office team of 6 on comprehensive process planning of orders, sourcing vendors, RFQs, Purchasing, BOMs, and machining• Streamlined the work-order process by combining processes to target 92% on-time delivery• Point of Contact for customers clarifying design specifications to ensure certification of conformance• Analyzed and aligned 21 QSPs to the company’s existing procedures and optimized for efficiency Show less

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  Ideation Industries

  May 2022 - Jul 2024

  Senior Project Development Manager

  Arthur's extensive portfolio encompasses diverse projects where he consistently demonstrates a willingness to engage with engineers, mold designers, and marketing specialists readily contributing his practical manufacturing expertise and employing a pragmatic approach.Arthur and his team spearheaded comprehensive research, development, and rigorous testing of pioneering technologies tailored for Greenhouse Construction. These innovations effectively enhance greenhouse wall and ceiling insulation, achieving an impressive insulation range of R-20 to R-40. This breakthrough promises a significant reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and an energy-saving potential of up to 90%, rendering Canadian crop cultivation, particularly in the northern regions, more sustainable and economically viable. This technology exhibits remarkable potential in hotter climates, adeptly mitigating heat accumulation and yielding substantial reductions in air conditioning costs.Collaborating with a Swiss-trained counterpart, Arthur engineered a revolutionary 3-D fitness apparatus renowned for its core-strengthening capabilities. This engaging and user-friendly machine, characterized by its ability to unveil latent muscles has been meticulously designed, developed, and manufactured. Substantiated by testing on a diverse group of participants, including an active amateur hockey player achieving a remarkable 3.5-minute cycle, this invention stands as a testament to Arthur's commitment to innovative fitness solutions.Furthermore, Arthur's ingenuity extended to the design and creation of an induction instant-on hot water system, crafted with strategic material selection. This system boasts an impressive 15% increase in energy efficiency compared to prevailing counterparts while minimizing heat loss. Such remarkable engineering exemplifies Arthur's unwavering dedication to pioneering sustainable and resource-efficient solutions. Show less

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  Hedge Structures Inc.

  Mar 2024 - now

  Director of Research & Development

  As the Director of Research and Development at HSi, I lead our innovative efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies and develop new products. My role involves overseeing the R&D team, managing project timelines, and ensuring that our research initiatives align with the company’s strategic goals. I am committed to driving innovation and excellence, and I look forward to contributing to HSi's growth and success.