Aaron Harlow, - LSS

Director of Manufacturing @ Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG)

About

I am a results-driven manufacturing leader with over 20 years of experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing and distribution, specializing in high-demand, fast-paced environments. My passion lies in simplifying and standardizing processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and leveraging data to drive strategic, measurable improvements. Throughout my career, I’ve consistently delivered double-digit productivity gains and significant improvements in on-time delivery performance, all while fostering a culture of operational excellence. I am well-versed in AS9100, IPC 6012/6013, and industry best practices, and I am Lean Six Sigma trained and certified. My leadership approach combines technical expertise with a focus on empowering teams, aligning cross-functional goals, and ensuring sustained performance across complex operations. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, spending time outdoors, and making the most of Canada’s great landscapes through camping and cottaging.

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Continuous Process Improvement, Experimental Design, Maintenance Planning, Technical Service Delivery, Microsoft PowerPoint, Construction Site Inspections, Program Monitoring, Production Management, Internal & External Clients, Lean Initiatives, Coaching & Mentoring, SR&ED, Business Efficiency, Analytical Skills, Lead Time Reduction, Outcome focused, Syspro, Customer Experience, Organization Skills, Confidentiality

Experience

Director of Manufacturing

Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG)

2022-10 - Present · 4 yrs

Toronto, ON

Quality Manager

Circuit-Tech Inc.

2021-5 - 2022-10 · 1 yr 6 mos

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Regional Sales Manager

Syspro Canada

2020-1 - 2021-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Syspro is a world leader in ERP software solutions.

Director of Customer Relations and Technical Sales

TFriedl

2007-5 - 2019-5 · 12 yrs 1 mo

Toronto, Canada

Distributor of Capital Equipment and Consumable Materials to the Printed Circuit Board industry. • Manage local and international customer accounts and provided hands on sales and technical support. • Work closely with company owners, Engineers, Quality, Purchasing and Manufacturing departments for continuous improvement strategies to increase efficiency and profitability. • Performed onsite customer audits and design of experiments to allow customers to make decisions on specific products and equipment. • Provide consulting to companies that were adding or changing processes and required hands on technical support and training for their employees • Set up a Distributor base in various international locations and provided personal training to personnel and customers.