Production Supervisor

• Nov 2014 - Present

Product and Quality Supervisor

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

Crush Supervisor

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

Production Supervisor

• May 2012 - Oct 2012

Direct supervision of 10-20 unionized front line production employees. Including training and progressive discipline. Responsible for the daily production quality by ensuring adherence to the ISO 9002 registered quality program. Keep sites in compliance with government regulations and permit requirements. Established corporate safety initiatives through coaching and recognition. Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.

Quarry Supervisor

• Aug 2009 - Mar 2012

Direct management of a 5 member quarry Team, responsible for 4 open face quarries with an annual production of 350,000 metric tons and an operating budget of $2 million dollars. Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel. Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints. Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership. Reduced raw material usage by 20% by introducing recycled materials and gaining an operational savings 20%. Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality. Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals. Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions. Maintained positive relationship with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Labour.

Regional Quality Systems Coordinator

• Aug 2004 - Apr 2009

In conjunction with Plant Manager(s), coordinated the day to day work of Quality Control Technicians in five separate facilities. Introduced and implemented statistical process controls and ensured that quality systems were being utilized and maintained. Worked with a Team to create a standardized set of product recipes and work instructions. Nominated into the Lean Sigma program and completed Certification as a Green Belt. In conjunction with Plant Manager(s), coordinated the day to day work of Quality Control Technicians in five separate facilities. Introduced and implemented statistical process controls and ensured that quality systems were being utilized and maintained. Worked with a Team to create a standardized set of product recipes and work instructions. Nominated into the Lean Sigma program and completed Certification as a Green Belt.

Quality Control Technician

• Apr 1999 - Jul 2004

Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling. Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes. Interpreted results of process control analysis and recommended adjustments to optimize plant performance. Active member of a commissioning team at a new state of the art manufacturing facility. Monitored all quality systems on an ongoing basis including response to out of control conditions. Assist operators with any quality problem encountered

Quality Assurance Coordinator

• May 1998 - Mar 1999

Managed the ISO 9002 quality system. Inspected, tested and measured raw materials, and final production to spec. Handled, measured and mixed chemicals following prescribed methods and testing requirements. Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents for product. Provided technical service support when required in the field. Managed the ISO 9002 quality system. Inspected, tested and measured raw materials, and final production to spec. Handled, measured and mixed chemicals following prescribed methods and testing requirements. Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents for product. Provided technical service support when required in the field.