Peter Mrozek

Experience

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  Aerotek Manufacturing Ltd.

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2008

  Business Development Officer

  Reported to President. Responsible for all production scheduling and process adherence. Appointed Business Development Officer to improve company performance through various promotional initiatives• Developed a company brochure and newsletter to promote business• Involved in a number of business aspects such as scheduling, customer relations, marketing, purchasing• Initiated an automated purchasing process reducing purchasing costs

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  2Source Manufacturing Inc.

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2010

  Processing Manager

  Reported to VP of Operations. Managed a, $1.5 million annually, department responsible for chemical conversion of manufactured aircraft parts.• Reduced the average weekly “lead time” from 480 hours in Jul 2008, to 92 hours in Jan 2010• Championed lean manufacturing initiatives aimed at reducing waste and inefficiencies, as well as improving the value-added ratios (LEAN and 5S)• Consistently met and exceeded monthly "lead time" targets (key company goal)• Negotiated agreements with vendors to establish dedicated processing capacity• Collaborated on a feasibility study to bring a process in-house reducing processing cost by approximately $100,000 annually• Developed a cost-benefit analysis for difficult processes in order to reduce costs and streamline operations Show less

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  Loblaw Companies Limited

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2013

  Reported to Senior Supply Chain Manager. Assisted in managing a six person supply chain team responsible for offshore and multicultural categories. Managed the team through the daily tasks of purchasing and distribution of dry grocery goods through the Loblaw distribution network. • Led the supply chain team to maintain and exceeds KPIs such as service level, inventory levels, forecast accuracy, excess and code date inventory• Achieved a 2% year-over-year service level improvement in the offshore category and 3.75% year-over-year improvement in the ethnic category in 2012• Worked closely with category management teams on product launches and transitions• Managed multiple projects from design to implementation stages aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity as well as minimizing costs• Developed a strategy to successfully drive seasonal program execution• Continuously reviewed and developed new processes to improve team efficiency• Reported various performance indices to directors, VPs and SVPs• Designed and implemented standard operating procedures Show less Reported to Senior Project Manager. Led the “Pick-to-Zero” initiative to eliminate inventory by implementing a flow-through inventory process for the supply chain department. Identified candidate vendors and items to transition to project and worked with vendors during the implementation phases. Loblaw initiated a “flow through” inventory project aimed at eliminating costs associated with storage and handling of grocery inventory. The Process Analyst role identified and readied vendors with potential goods for transition to this project.• Actively identified potential candidates to expand PTZ program and drive lower inventory levels across the network• Worked with vendors to cut lead time and inventory cost while maximizing service level goals• Successfully transitioned pilot project to replenishment team at the end of the pilot stage Show less Reported to Supply Chain Manager. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, maximizing service levels and minimizing inventory costs. Led the department in adoption of a new forecasting system and developed training material, later adopted as the formal training for the analyst role.• Exceeded company KPIs for service level (maintained an average of 97.6% vs 95% target) and inventory budget• Championed process improvement aimed at increasing supply chain team efficiency• Worked closely with merchandising, promotional allocation teams and transportation teams to improve exchange of information, minimize inventory levels and maximize service level• Developed and conducted peer training aimed at expanding employee skills (IPFR) Show less

  • Assistant Supply Chain Manager

    Sept 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Pick-to-Zero Flow Process Analyst

    Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2011
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  Maple Leaf Foods Inc

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Supply Chain Planning Manager

  Reported to the Senior Planning Manager. Managed all aspects of production planning as well as inventory distribution through a nation-wide distribution network. Responsible for managing production planning transition between two plants, as well as minimizing the financial impact of the transition.Maple Leaf embarked on a production transition to a new build ($400 million) manufacturing facility, one of the largest and most advanced in North America. The Supply Planning role managed the production schedule between the old and new plants in order to maintain satisfactory product availability as well as minimize the cost and impact of the transition.• Managed plant shutdown, minimized material write off, maximized production while reducing workforce, conducted long term material requirement planning• Managed product launch and format transitions in close collaboration with marketing and product development teams• Maximized capacity at new plant and balanced production schedule between old and new plant to maintain service levels• Reduced overproduction costs as a result of plant start-up via alternative distribution channels• Planned all production for a processed foods manufacturing plant, met and exceeded service level indices and minimized inventory waste• Developed long term capacity plans to ensure available seasonal production capacity• Managed inventory through a national distribution network ensuring appropriate levels of forecast coverage Show less

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  Team 1 Academy

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  Reported to Standby Rescue Manager. Provide standby rescue services for contracting organizations while performing confined space operations. Working as part of a team, providing air monitoring and rescue services as needed.• Perform attendant duties, such as air monitoring, maintaining communication with entrants, monitoring entrant well-being• Perform rescuer duties as required, entering confined space, providing first aid/CPR, and extricating injured or incapacitated entrants from confined space• Set up and take down confined space rescue equipment Show less Reported to Operations Manager. Responsible for inside sales of industrial safety equipment, chemical spill prevention and clean up devices, as well as inspection and servicing. Conducted efficiency improvement efforts to reduce operating costs and developed automated processes to ensure inspection compliance.• Conducted inside sales of industrial safety equipment, equipment inspection services as well as chemical spill prevention and clean up devices• Performed inspection on a variety of fall protection equipment such as: harnesses and SRL devices• Serviced safety equipment such as SCBA, mechanical advantage haul systems and confined space rescue equipment• Implemented an automated reminder system to ensure customer inspection and servicing interval compliance as required by manufacturer and regulatory standards Show less

  • Standby Rescue

    Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Equipment Sales, Inspection and Service Manager

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
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  Husky Technologies

  Nov 2015 - now

  Inventory Analyst

  Report to Working Capital Team Lead. Working with purchasing, engineering, change management and logistics teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels to maximize part availability while minimizing total cost of inventory. Managing a project to minimize 3rd party warehousing costs by improving warehouse capacity and inventory management process efficiency.• Responsible for maintaining appropriate safety stock, economic order quantity, and forecasting system settings• Work closely with team members in Shanghai and Luxembourg to ensure successful fulfillment of business needs• Support cross-functional teams by creating and maintaining business reports• Closely work with engineering teams to reduce the impact of product change on inventory obsolescence• Manage a warehouse optimization project aimed at increasing storage capacity and improving inventory management processes by reducing reliance on 3rd party warehousing• Created business cases to support project, selected and work with a consulting firm and equipment suppliers; and liaise with various stakeholders (operations, finance, HR) to ensure project success Show less