Paul De Boer
About Paul De Boer
Paul De Boer is an Engineering Manager at Oregon Tool, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in engineering management and process optimization, having previously held positions at Blount Canada Ltd for over 15 years.
Work at Oregon Tool
Paul De Boer has been serving as the Engineering Manager at Oregon Tool since 2021. He is based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the company's objectives through his extensive experience in process optimization and project management.
Previous Experience at Blount Canada Ltd
Prior to joining Oregon Tool, Paul De Boer held multiple positions at Blount Canada Ltd. He worked as Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor from 2006 to 2020. His career at Blount Canada Ltd began in 1999, where he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer until 2006, accumulating 14 years of experience in various engineering roles.
Education and Expertise
Paul De Boer has a solid educational background in engineering and leadership. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Ryerson University, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. He also holds a Master's degree in Applied Statistics from Sheffield Hallam University, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he participated in the Blount Business Leadership Training Program in 2016, focusing on leadership skills.
Specializations and Skills
Paul De Boer specializes in root cause analysis and optimization of existing processes. He leads Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Kaizen teams, emphasizing process improvement and efficiency. His expertise includes managing capital projects with a focus on cost savings, capacity enhancement, safety, and equipment replacement.