Steve Marshall
About Steve Marshall
Steve Marshall serves as the TPM Coordinator at Oregon Tool in Guelph, Ontario, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in various roles at the company and extensive coaching experience, he focuses on enhancing equipment efficiency through Total Productive Maintenance.
Work at Oregon Tool
Steve Marshall has been employed at Oregon Tool since 1996, accumulating extensive experience over the years. He currently holds the position of TPM Coordinator, a role he has occupied since 2018. In this capacity, he focuses on enhancing Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) through the Total Productive Maintenance program. Prior to this, he served as an Expeditor from 1996 to 2014, and as a Continuous Improvement Specialist/Coordinator from 2014 to 2015. He also worked as a Team Lead for one year in 2005-2006. His long tenure at Oregon Tool reflects his commitment to the organization and its operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Steve Marshall has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his professional skills. He studied at the Materials Engineering Institute, focusing on Metallurgy, where he completed a course on the Elements of Metallurgy Heat Treatment of Steel from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he attended Wilfrid Laurier University, completing a Manufacturing Supervisors Course in Business from 2005 to 2006. In 2017, he achieved a Joint Health & Safety Certificate Level 1 & 2 from Gambit. He also participated in Toastmasters International, gaining skills in public speaking and leadership.
Coaching and Community Involvement
Steve Marshall has dedicated over 25 years to community volunteer coaching, focusing on basketball and baseball. He has coached at various levels, including a summer Pro League, National and Provincial Development teams, as well as local House League and Travel teams. Currently, he serves as the Head Coach of the Guelph Royals 14U T1 team and the Assistant Coach of the Guelph Royals 18U T2 team. His commitment to youth sports demonstrates his passion for community engagement and development.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
In his role as TPM Coordinator at Oregon Tool, Steve Marshall emphasizes continuous improvement in equipment productivity. He facilitates the setup of Visual Management systems to identify areas for enhancement with minimal investment in maintenance. He collaborates with self-managing teams to identify, prioritize, and eliminate the causes of the 8 Big Losses in equipment productivity. This focus on efficiency contributes to the overall operational success of the organization.