Leslie Macfarlane

Director of Engineering

Canada32 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in resource planning and logistics management.
  • Proven track record in cost reduction and efficiency.
  • Strong leadership in strategic initiatives and team management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a logistics and operations management expert in the aerospace industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Resource PlanningP&l ManagementCommunicationAction Planning

Other Skills

Work InstructionsAnalytical SkillsCost ReductionStrategic InitiativesKey Performance IndicatorsPersonal CoachingStrategic ThinkingPeople and CultureCustomer SatisfactionOrganization SkillsDecision-MakingTeam ManagementWorkforce PlanningPerformance MetricsReduced Costs

Experience

32 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
32 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Air canada

10 roles

Director, Production Control

Sep 2022Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Work InstructionsResource PlanningCommunicationAnalytical SkillsP&L ManagementCost Reduction+15

Director, Logistics, Warehousing and Transportation

Oct 2021Sep 2022 · 11 mos

  • Responsible for Operations at 8 Canadian and 3 International warehouses where Air Canada assets (value at +/- $1 Billion) are stored along with the employees at these stations.
  • Responsible for the Air Canada Major Project Material Storage. Develop a Storage and Transportation Strategy to ensure on-time delivery worldwide to modification facilities.
  • Accountable for the transporting, Receiving, warehousing, shipping, and Customs of Air Canada assets that support Line Maintenance, Airframe Maintenance, Engine Maintenance and Component Maintenance events around the world.
  • Drive and Deliver strategic Customer continuous Improvement opportunities to develop the future.
  • Develop a long-term Business Plan that supports multiple contractually managed satellite warehouses throughout the world that store Air Canada Assets to support Line Maintenance.
  • Develop and Execute a Long-Term warehousing and distribution Strategy that spans all customer needs across multiple platforms.
  • Develop and execute a Long-Term Transportation Plan and Partnerships that support the movement of Inventory including Aircraft Engines, AOG Assets and Major Project Items.
  • Build Strong relationships with Union Partners in multiple countries and be well versed with multiple Collective Agreements to best negotiate positive outcomes.
  • Accountable for all Audits - Internal with Regulatory Compliance and Environmental and External with Transport Canada, EASA, JAA, IOSA, Environmental and Partner Airline as well as accountable to develop Long Term Action Plans to avoid Repeat Findings.
  • Provide Leadership direction to ensure organizational objectives and goals are met.
  • Develop manpower Strategies to ensures resources are available when and where they are needed whilemaximizing operational to efficiency and minimizing costs
  • Develop strategies and implement integrated processes for vendor direct shipping and receiving at line locations
Resource PlanningCommunicationAnalytical SkillsP&L ManagementConflict ResolutionCost Reduction+17

Director Logistics

Mar 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

Resource PlanningAnalytical SkillsP&L ManagementConflict ResolutionCost ReductionAction Planning+14

Director, Production Control

Nov 2018Mar 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

Resource PlanningCommunicationAnalytical SkillsP&L ManagementCost ReductionAction Planning+13

General Manager, Logistics and Warehousing

Promoted

Sep 2016Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Resource PlanningCommunicationAnalytical SkillsP&L ManagementConflict ResolutionCost Reduction+15

Logistics Regional Manager - Montreal and Europe

Sep 2013Sep 2016 · 3 yrs

Resource PlanningCommunicationConflict ResolutionAction PlanningPersonal CoachingStock Management+6

Business Unit Manager - Supply Chain

Promoted

May 2009Sep 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos

CommunicationAction PlanningStock ManagementOrganization SkillsDecision-MakingTeam Management+4

Dir Project Management - Aircraft Reconfig

Promoted

Jan 2007May 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Manage the reconfig of 121 Acft to the new Air Canada interiors (Project XM)
CommunicationAction PlanningOrganization SkillsDecision-MakingTeam ManagementExternal Clients+3

Manager - Planning

Promoted

Jan 2002Jan 2007 · 5 yrs

CommunicationProblem Solving

Various

Sep 1989Jan 2002 · 12 yrs 4 mos

Education

McGill University

Project Management

Jan 2006Jan 2007

Xecutive Metrix

Organizational Leadership

Jan 2010Jan 2011

ICS Canada

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Jan 1994Jul 1996

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