Experience

MAPEI Canada

• Canada
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • May 2019 - Present

  • Manages a team of 35 technical and non-technical employees in a unionized environment • Observes production operations to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operations; takes corrective action to eliminate any deviations • Responsible for scheduling according to union standards • Ensures GMP and S.O.P’s are adhered to and all products consistently meet product specifications • Supervises production team members to maximize daily/ weekly and monthly production targets • Conducts on the job training for team members on safe, efficient equipment operation • Works alongside corporate departments to maintain production alignment with quality control, marketing, sales, and government regulations • Ensures compliance in line with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas • Fosters open and constructive feedback with teams to identify training, objective setting, and progression Show less



Essilor Group

• France
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Participates as a member of the Leadership team to develop manufacturing strategies and long term goal setting and safety/ quality improvements to expand the global reach in the Optical industry • Ensures GMP and S.O.P’s are adhered to and all products consistently meet product specifications • Implemented lean manufacturing principles through the introduction of equipment score carding and Kanban scheduling board systems to increase production efficiencies • Manages operational schedules and payroll for 25 technical employees operating on the afternoon shift • Participates in the development and delivery of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and corrective actions • Safeguards all aspects of quality and production standards through sound coaching and leadership • Maintains cost and budget objectives by managing staffing needs and allocating resources accordingly • Navigated daily operations through training, equipment maintenance and production analysis • Daily communication with business partners and HR to identify risks and highlight contingency plans • Fosters open and constructive feedback with teams to identify training requirements, objective setting, and recommendations for training and development of teams • Manages forecasting, capacity planning and staff allocation to increase production volumes Show less



KEE Action Sports

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2017

  • Implemented and managed production schedules for 40 employees operating 24/7 in two shifts • Coordinated and adjusted schedules to increase productivity and monitor staff progress • Liaised with Human Resources to effectively handle onboarding, terminations and conflict resolution • Managed operational costs, material resources, and staff budgets to generate increased revenues • Ensured that production targets were being exceeded and proactively directed scheduling changes to reduce encapsulation gel machine down times and conducted plant tours to audit conditions • Provided provisions regarding equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement • Maintained standard operating procedures are ensured adherence to health and safety procedures • Established quality standards, set production budgets, estimated production costs to increase revenue • Monitored quality standards of products and analyzed production and quality control • Communicated plant performance addressing compliance, safety, equipment, scheduling, and operations performance internally on a regular basis • Prepared production reports and determined and implemented improvements to production process • Reviewed the performance of staff and organized necessary interventions for improvements regarding cost control programs and production budgets • Ensured efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, and management Show less



Ray Plastic Canada

• Etobicoke, ON

• Production/ Lead Supervisor

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  • Completed all paperwork associated with the manufacturing of plastic automotive components • Safely operated machines to understand the production flow of plastic automotive parts • Stood for12-hour shifts and performed bending and lifting repetitively with 50 pound loads • Responsible for QA/QC of products by completing visual inspections after production • Ensured the safe operation of machines to efficiently reach production targets • Responsible for repacking of finished products and completing shipping documentation • Assisted with interdepartmental communications to establish new order set-ups • Safely operated injection molding machines including plastic dies and casting parts Show less



Give and Go Prepared Foods

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Team Lead

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Created staff schedules and ensured efficient production outputs • Ensured actual ingredient recipes were followed utilizing graduated containers and scales • Located and utilized “rework” inventory with the assistance of the Quality department in order to manage products effectively • Supervised mold maintenance, recipe accuracy, baking processes and packaging/ shipping • Observed and adjusted temperatures and baking conditions throughout the production process to execute precise product delivery and consistency • Reported all findings to the Management Team to increase production and correct product deficiency • Advised team members on operational health and safety measures and ensured compliance Show less