Jason Buchnea
@jasonbuchnea
Strategic operational excellence leader with a passion for process improvement.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned operational excellence lead, I leverage my expertise in process optimization, design thinking, and lean six sigma to drive critical improvements in global and regional end-to-end processes. With a strong background in technical project management, I excel at building deep working relationships with project stakeholders and team members to enable effective negotiation, influence, and conflict resolution.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex, cross-functional strategic projects, and have a proven track record of increasing resource capacity, data quality, and user experience. My expertise in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategic and tactical solutions has resulted in significant gains in efficiency and cost reduction.
I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt, and hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree from McMaster University. I am passionate about enabling organizations to be intentionally customer-focused and cost-effective, and am committed to delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operational Excellence Lead
DLL Group Canada
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Driving improvements to global and regional processes by facilitating team collaboration and leveraging digital solutions. Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategic solutions while addressing stakeholder needs.
Director Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Kindred Credit Union
Jan 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Created and led the Continuous Improvement and Innovation Program, utilizing methods like Design Thinking and Lean Six Sigma. Developed strategies for corrective actions and managed projects to implement improvements.
Technical Project Manager
MarshallZehr Group
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Managed complex, cross-functional strategic projects, acting as a bridge between business and technology. Provided project status updates to leadership and resolved blockers to ensure project completion.
Engineering Change & Configuration Manager
Aeryon Labs
Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)
Implemented cross-functional processes for New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Orders. Managed the Product Lifecycle Management system and optimized the Bill of Material structure.
Process Engineering Manager
SBE Canada
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 (10 months)
Defined and documented business requirements for Reverse Logistics. Designed processes to meet customer and manufacturer requirements, and improved efficiency and cost reduction.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
ATS Automation - Solar
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 (1 year)
Created process specifications for automated solar panel manufacturing and improved quality through data analysis and testing strategies.
Global Supplier Quality Engineer
Christie Digital Systems
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Managed projects to align optical component inspection standards and drove root-cause investigations for non-conforming materials.
Process Engineering Team Lead
BlackBerry
Feb 2009 - Apr 2011 (2 years 2 months)
Led process engineering teams and managed supplier processes across EMEA, ensuring compliance with business requirements and improving operational efficiency.
Supplier Process Engineer - EMEA
BlackBerry
Sep 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 5 months)
Managed supplier processes in EMEA, ensuring alignment with business requirements and enhancing operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
BlackBerry
Apr 2004 - Sep 2007 (3 years 5 months)
Focused on manufacturing processes and quality assurance, contributing to product development and operational improvements.
Process Engineer
Raytheon
Jan 2003 - Apr 2004 (1 year 3 months)
Worked on process engineering tasks, contributing to operational improvements and efficiency enhancements.
Project Engineer
Purolator
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (1 year 11 months)
Managed engineering projects, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
NCR
Jan 1999 - Jan 2001 (2 years)
Contributed to manufacturing processes and quality assurance, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Raytheon
Certification, Quality Management
Lean Six Sigma Certification - Green Belt, Internal Training Program.
MUMcMaster University
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering
1994 - 1999
Includes 16 month Engineering Internship, 12 months of experience applies to P.Eng requirements.
BlackBerry
Certification, Quality Management
Lean Six Sigma Certification - Black Belt, Internal Training Program.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
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