Senior Executive specializing in process improvement and business re-engineering.
Ontario, Canada
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- Writer, Blogger, Editor at Elite Resumes
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- President at The Finishing Centre Inc. (Self-employed)
- Supervisor, Production & Planning at Norcoat Orillia
- Manager at Sulzer Canada Inc.
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Barbara J. Mackie’s Summary
Established a powder coating facility from the ground up as a reputable, viable and competitive company producing high-quality environmentally safe products with a diverse clientele. Controlled and actively monitored all facets of the business operations. Hands-on team leader, mentor and motivator. Identified team's dynamics for operational excellence and instilled confidence in all stakeholders to succeed and deliver.
Initiated a comprehensive business review for an established business encompassing all functions with an emphasis on change management and realignment. Results included a 35% reduction in costs, 25% increase in sales and a positive rapport was developed between customers, suppliers and employees.
Recruited to lead, establish and strengthen the NGV brand in Canada building the business from scratch. Recruited essential personnel to create the foundation for a successful, viable division peaking at $40 million in revenue. Acted as the conduit between the division and the Swiss-based parent company, Quebec head office, international clients, suppliers and regulatory agencies.
Purchasing Agent - Controlled $1 million in natural gas compressor inventory, reorganizing production processes and practices for operational excellence.
Real Estate Agent - Acknowledged as a consistent performer, selling and buying residential properties in a turbulent market with mortgage rates at historic highs.
Barbara J. Mackie’s Specialties:
Process improvement and business re-engineering.
Barbara J. Mackie’s Experience
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Writer, Blogger, Editor
Elite Resumes
(Management Consulting industry)
2007 — Present (1 year)
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President
The Finishing Centre Inc. (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 11-50 employees; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
June 2000 — June 2007 (7 years 1 month)
Start up and operation of a business and the process equipment required to finish metal products for customers in the manufacturing industry.
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Supervisor, Production & Planning
Norcoat Orillia
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Industrial Automation industry)
July 1998 — July 1999 (1 year 1 month)
Recruited to Manage Orillia plant. Realigned and streamlined business operations after management made poor decisions. Challenged with the lack of business processes, a demoralized staff and irritated suppliers not being paid.
Performed a comprehensive business review encompassing all functions with an emphasis on change management and realignment.
Renegotiated supplier contracts, significantly reducing expenses. Initiated payment of suppliers and streamlined the manufacturing process which reduced costs by 35% in the first 6 months. Increased scheduled goals by 25% representing a $4,000 per day increase in revenue. Retained clients and boosted customer service while maintaining the increasing book of business. -
Manager
Sulzer Canada Inc.
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
September 1987 — July 1998 (10 years 11 months)
Start up and operation of NGV product division producing Natural Gas compressor packages world wide for vehicles fueled by natural gas.
Barbara J. Mackie’s Education
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Strong proponent of furthering knowledge and skill sets. Attended numerous workshops and courses on management, leadership, manufacturing, production, product development, ,Quality Assurance, ISO 9002, and all manufacturing regulatory certifications. Selected accredited courses include:
Gustav Käser Management Procedures
Sulzer, Toronto & New York, Management Competency
Solutions Plus, The Will to Win, Trust and Teamwork
Managing Health and Safety, WSIB
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Barbara J. Mackie’s Interests:
Psychology, surveys, statistics, people, skiing, skating, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, dining, dancing, being a mom
Barbara J. Mackie’s Groups:
ExecuNet, Happen
Barbara J. Mackie’s Contact Settings
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