BARRIE GILLETT
127 Cleland drive, Penticton, BC, V2A 4H7 ■ 1-250-460-1348 ■ Email: info@leanjutsuconsulting.net
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Lean Manufacturing / Improved Performance / Strategic Advantage
Strategic & results driven professional with an accomplished record for leading change based on lean
manufacturing principles and dramatically improving bottom line results. An Associate Member of the UK
Institute of Mechanical Engineers with a wide range of experience in lean manufacturing inside and outside of
the Automotive Industry. A team player with first class analytical, design and problem solving skills gained
leading numerous engineering projects for Europe’s leading Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer. Core
competencies include:
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Lean implementation in Union environments
A3 Toyota Style Problem Solving
Leading Kaizen/ Rapid Improvement Events
Large Scale Project Management
Value Stream Analysis
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Process Mapping
5S Implementation
Visual Management & Metrics / KPI Trees
Standard Work Creation & Revision
Capital & Revenue Budget Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR CONSULTANT, 2009 – Present
LEANJUTSU CONSULTING
LEANJUTSU Consulting is a management consultancy based in Penticton, Canada that is providing world-class
process improvement and management services for multiple industry sectors. Responsible for the overall
operations of the consulting firm including budgeting, marketing, customer relations, contract negotiations, and
process improvement results. Collaborating with businesses to identify problems affecting product or service
quality, and developing strategies to improve quality, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Assisting
businesses with project management, cost reductions, organizational restructuring, change management, and
other management services to ensure business continuity and competitive advantage.
PRODUCTION / ENGINEERING MANAGER & LEAN ADVISOR, 2008 – Present
MCCOY CORPORATION – PEERLESS LTD
An active member of the McCoy Lean Consortium offering internal consultancy and advice to lean champions
throughout the organisation.
Currently managing both Engineering & Production departments and
implementing Toyota Way lean principles throughout both departments. Developed various lean training
materials and trained staff in various lean tools such as 5S, standard work, problem solving and one piece flow.
Increased and will continue to increase manufacturing productivity in production department. Continually
developing & improving standard work. Implemented 5S & visual management including visual metrics
throughout the plant to ensure company objectives are met. Currently implementing Lean Rapid & Profitable
New Product development processes throughout the organisation to improve new model development lead times
and profitability.
07/03/2016
LEAN MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (LEAN SENSEI), 1998 – 2008
NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING UK LTD
Working as part of the Nissan Global Lean Team responsible for applying Lean Manufacturing principles in
various areas of the company to ensure Nissan continued to be the most productive plant in Europe. Worked in
both UK and Japanese (Oppama) Nissan plants. Lead and implemented both small and large scale JIT / Kaizen
activities and continuous improvement programs. Planned and designed various manufacturing processes
including cell & main line design, workflow and assembly methods. Routinely reduced cycle time and
improved efficiency on new and existing installations. Designed, developed and supervised installation of new
manufacturing processes for new Nissan models including Nissan Micra, Almera, Primera & Quashqai.
Benchmarked against best of the best automotive manufacturers to improve competitiveness. Designed &
developed tooling / special purpose machinery including relevant documentation. Resolved day to day
manufacturing and quality concerns using various Lean Tools. Set and adhered to both Capital and revenue
budgets. Most recent project was a 25% increase in productivity giving an annual saving of 28 million dollars
within the body assembly division (project details available upon request.)
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, 1990 – 1998
ELECTROLUX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS LTD
Working as a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for managing new projects from concept to production.
Improved & developed the manufacturing process within the injection moulding and assembly division.
Introduced new technologies and automation into the manufacturing environment to improve productivity &
quality. Manufactured fixed automation special purpose machinery including control panel design &
manufacture. Installed & commissioned new assembly lines including robotics. Served Manufacturing
Technician apprenticeship from 1990 to 1995 undertaking in depth training in the following fundamental
engineering skills: milling, fabrication, turning, electrical, electronics, technical drawing, health & safety,
communications, materials & their processing, common hand & power tools, systems, measurement in
engineering, computers & microprocessors in engineering.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering - University of Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, July 1998
Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering - University of Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, July 1996
HNC Mechanical / Manufacture Engineering - New College Durham, County Durham, July 1992
ONC Mechanical & Production Engineering - New College Durham, County Durham, July 1990
NVQ Level 4 Engineering manufacture - SWD Engineering Training Centre 1995
Manufacturing technician training to EITB, TR21 standard - SWD Engineering Training Centre 1990
EITB parts 1 & 2 broad based engineering training - SWD Engineering Training Centre 1990
Basic technician training in manufacturing engineering - SWD Engineering Training Centre 1990
Professional Development / Certification: Lean Manufacturing Certification, Nissan Motor
Manufacturing Training Division:
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Nissan Production Way
7 Lean Tools
A3 Problem Solving Story Method
JIT / Kaizen
Kepner Tregoe problem solving
TKP Team building
Leadership
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Assertive skills
Catia V5 automotive design
Delmia 3D lean simulation
Witness workflow simulation
Spacevision
Fanuc Robotics Theory for Engineers
Fanuc robotic training
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows 2000, XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCad 2006, Catia V5, Witness
simulation, Delmia digital 3D manufacturing.
07/03/2016