Experience

Windsor Salt Ltd. / Sel Windsor Ltée

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mill Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Windsor, Ontario, Canada Health and Safety: Utilizing IRS principles ensure that legislation and Company rules/regulations are built in and followed in all assignments and responsibilities. This includes auditing monthly housekeeping, safety meetings and investigations to ensure effectiveness. Leadership in safety may include JHSC Co-chair responsibilities. Production – Monitor the activities and processes to ensure proper scheduling to achieve the budgeted production rates and shipping requirements. Make… Show more Health and Safety: Utilizing IRS principles ensure that legislation and Company rules/regulations are built in and followed in all assignments and responsibilities. This includes auditing monthly housekeeping, safety meetings and investigations to ensure effectiveness. Leadership in safety may include JHSC Co-chair responsibilities. Production – Monitor the activities and processes to ensure proper scheduling to achieve the budgeted production rates and shipping requirements. Make adjustments to manpower and process streams to adjust for changes with supply and demand. Work on improvements that increase the efficiency of the facility. Financial – Required to have an understanding and accountability for the costs associated with the facility. Identify cost savings opportunities. Providing Technical Expertise: With the General Manager, the incumbent will participate in the strategic plan development and together share the corporate vision of this facility. He/she will provide expertise in a technical field to the executive leadership team by identifying needs and making recommendations on the people and the process. Human Resources - The leadership of the Mill Manager will be critical in the development and the efficiency of this team. As a strong leader, he/she will ensure that this team is focused on safety, quality, efficiency, professionalism and meeting expectations. Employee Relations/Culture: The incumbent will ensure consistent application of Company values and professionalism. Thorough knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and its proper application is vital to ensure fairness and consistency. Environment/Quality: This position is responsible for maintaining product safety, legality and quality as per the corporate We CARE statement.

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

  Windsor Manage and coordinate Quality System to meet and facilitate quality production standards Formulate and maintain quality objectives and coordinates objectives Ensure plant compliance with prescribed GMP, HACCP, and GFSI quality standards. Maintain customer audit programs and agreed 3rd party certification. Represent the facility for internal, external, third party audits and regulatory inspections. Investigate, identify root causes & determine appropriate response and corrective/… Show more Manage and coordinate Quality System to meet and facilitate quality production standards Formulate and maintain quality objectives and coordinates objectives Ensure plant compliance with prescribed GMP, HACCP, and GFSI quality standards. Maintain customer audit programs and agreed 3rd party certification. Represent the facility for internal, external, third party audits and regulatory inspections. Investigate, identify root causes & determine appropriate response and corrective/ preventive actions. Lead the HACCP team to a resolution and ensure follow up and updated procedures are in place. Write and maintain the documentation of the quality system processes and procedures, inspection and testing procedures. Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality. Act as a communication liaison between departments to facilitate internal and external corrective action. Coordinate and maintain the HACCP plan to ensure compliance. Develop and maintain the internal audit program insuring follow up to corrective actions. Maintain document control systems to ensure required records, forms, policies and procedures are current and updated to meet changing requirements and practices. Create/revise SOP’s as necessary to meet changing requirements and practices. Food Security/Food Defense- ensure compliance to food safety protocols. Maintain current Environmental standards.



Fort Dearborn Company

• United States
• Printing Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager/Health & Safety Lead

  • Jun 2016 - 2018

  Leamington Ontario Manage and coordinate Quality System to meet and facilitate quality production standards Formulate and maintains quality objectives and coordinates objectives Write and maintain the documentation of the quality system processes and procedures, inspection and testing procedures. Maintain established procedures for vendor qualification and inspection. Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality. Act as a communication liaison between departments to facilitate… Show more Manage and coordinate Quality System to meet and facilitate quality production standards Formulate and maintains quality objectives and coordinates objectives Write and maintain the documentation of the quality system processes and procedures, inspection and testing procedures. Maintain established procedures for vendor qualification and inspection. Investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality. Act as a communication liaison between departments to facilitate internal and external corrective action. Maintain current Health & Safety standards. Conduct monthly workplace inspections (plant and external warehouse) Issue corrective actions arising from workplace inspections Conduct monthly JHSC meetings Coordinate H&S training (determine the training needs – schedule training throughout the year) Review existing H&S procedures (ensure compliance to legislation) Develop new H&S programs Assist in Lost Time / Recordable Incident investigations and follow-up. Show less



John Os Foods

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

  Maintain and ensure consistent execution of our QMP program and compliance with regulatory requirements as per Fish Inspection Regulations (FIR). Ensure plant compliance with prescribed GMP, HACCP, Organic, and GFSI quality standards. Deliver new employee training & refresher training for Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, GFSI, Organic and HACCP. Maintain customer audit programs and agreed 3rd party certification. Represent the facility for internal, external, third party audits… Show more Maintain and ensure consistent execution of our QMP program and compliance with regulatory requirements as per Fish Inspection Regulations (FIR). Ensure plant compliance with prescribed GMP, HACCP, Organic, and GFSI quality standards. Deliver new employee training & refresher training for Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, GFSI, Organic and HACCP. Maintain customer audit programs and agreed 3rd party certification. Represent the facility for internal, external, third party audits and regulatory inspections. Investigate, identify root causes & determine appropriate response and corrective/ preventive actions. Lead the HACCP team to a resolution and ensure follow up and updated procedures are in place. Ongoing development and improvement of the Quality Management Program (QMP). The co-ordination of processes includes managing controlled documents, Quality Records Archiving and special projects. Audit procedures and where required perform on site audits of plants, co-packers & supplier facilities for compliance with good manufacturing practices, ingredient specifications, allergen plan, organic plan & regulatory requirements Identifies areas for improvement; provides direction to resolve gaps & follows up to ensure gaps have been addressed; Show less



Accucaps Industries Ltd.

• Canada
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

  Windsor, Ontario



HJ Heinz

• France
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sanitation Program Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Develop, implement, maintain and evaluate sanitation operating procedures and training that meets the requirements of the Heinz Global Sanitation Program Manual Provide leadership and training for production personnel to complete production line and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, Daily Tasks, Maintenance Work Schedule, and Production Schedule Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Quality Assurance and third party… Show more Develop, implement, maintain and evaluate sanitation operating procedures and training that meets the requirements of the Heinz Global Sanitation Program Manual Provide leadership and training for production personnel to complete production line and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, Daily Tasks, Maintenance Work Schedule, and Production Schedule Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Quality Assurance and third party sanitation provider (where applicable) Develop and negotiate viable contracts and relationship management with existing suppliers and vendors. Work with Suppliers to negotiate the lowest possible cost for the Heinz Company Participate in various task forces, providing timely and accurate information and input, which enables better decision making Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation, maintain chemical safety procedures and MSDS’s, work with chemical supplier to provide chemical handling training, provide leadership in enhancing chemical training beyond what chemical supplier provides, and meet all requirements of Heinz Environmental, Health, and Safety program Create a structured, orderly chemical storage and sanitation supply area in the factory and manage supply inventories Manager 1 Non Represented and 44 Represented employees in Production Equipment Clean-up and Building Service departments Responsible for sanitation budget, safety goals, quality goals, compliance to Heinz Sanitation Program, compliance to government regulations, audit performance for two departments (Production Equipment Clean up, and Building Service) Work with Engineering and Maintenance to develop continuous improvement projects for the sanitation program at the factory level

• Quality Systems Supervisor

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Leamington Ont Canada Liaison with the CFIA inspectors ensuring ongoing compliance with the Food Safety Enhancement Program. Maintain written FSEP program and Quality Systems as per applicable regulations and standards Manage all external audits including audit preparation, facilitation, communication of outcomes, and corrective actions. Maintain the company’s Global Food Safety Initiative, as the SQF Practitioner ensure implementation and maintenance of written food safety programs to maintain SQF… Show more Liaison with the CFIA inspectors ensuring ongoing compliance with the Food Safety Enhancement Program. Maintain written FSEP program and Quality Systems as per applicable regulations and standards Manage all external audits including audit preparation, facilitation, communication of outcomes, and corrective actions. Maintain the company’s Global Food Safety Initiative, as the SQF Practitioner ensure implementation and maintenance of written food safety programs to maintain SQF Certification. Coordinate and maintain the HACCP plans to ensure compliance with CFIA/FSEP. Develop and maintain the internal audit program insuring follow up to corrective actions. Develop and maintain document control systems to ensure required records, forms, policies and procedures are current and updated to meet changing requirements and practices. Company contact with vendor for management of Pest Control Programs within the production facility and warehouse. Take leadership role for pest control projects as necessary to maintain a pest free facility. Lead special PCO projects as necessary including Bird Control Program . Create/revise SOP’s as necessary to meet changing requirements and practices. Food Security- ensure compliance to food safety protocols. Supervise 3 Non Represented and 9 Salaried Represented employees. Lead ingredient lot trace initiative and co-ordinate mock recalls of finished goods and ingredients. Coordinate the organoleptic program to assess the quality of manufactured products. Manage the net weight program ensuring compliance to regulations.



HJ Heinz Company of Canada

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services

• Production Supervisor

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2008

  Leamington Ontario Canada Supervise as many as 55 unionized employees. Monitor manpower requirements. Order production supplies from storage department to ensure adequate requirement for production run. Monitor production equipment and dispatch appropriate mechanical personnel as required.



DiNiro Farms

• Manager/Grower

  • May 2006 - Sep 2006

  Leamington Ontatio Canada Manage office and five acre greenhouse operation. Supervise and schedule as many as 20 local and offshore employees. Monitor manpower requirements; work in liaison with Human Resources Development Canada to hire offshore workers, and interview, hire and train new employees. Establish capital budget, produce cash flow reports, compare with allotted expenses and investigate variances to ensure that expenditures remain within or below budgeted amounts. Analyze previous sales reports… Show more Manage office and five acre greenhouse operation. Supervise and schedule as many as 20 local and offshore employees. Monitor manpower requirements; work in liaison with Human Resources Development Canada to hire offshore workers, and interview, hire and train new employees. Establish capital budget, produce cash flow reports, compare with allotted expenses and investigate variances to ensure that expenditures remain within or below budgeted amounts. Analyze previous sales reports to create new sales forecasts. Order production supplies and match receiving slips with purchase orders. Schedule transport for outgoing product. Ensure that offshore workers’ premises meet Department of Health standards. Show less



Dejavu Farms

• India

• Manager/Grower

  • Oct 2003 - Apr 2006

  Wheatley Ont Canada



Elringklinger Sealing Systems

• Plant Manager

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2003

  Leamington Ontario Oversaw overall manufacturing operation and supervision of 35 union represented and non-represented employees. In liaison with departmental supervisors, ensured adequate staffing and scheduled shifts and overtime in order to meet customer specifications, production requirements and union contract provisions. Developed/implemented annual expense and capital budgets and monitored expenditures to ensure that costs remained within or below budgeted amounts. Monitored equipment and plant… Show more Oversaw overall manufacturing operation and supervision of 35 union represented and non-represented employees. In liaison with departmental supervisors, ensured adequate staffing and scheduled shifts and overtime in order to meet customer specifications, production requirements and union contract provisions. Developed/implemented annual expense and capital budgets and monitored expenditures to ensure that costs remained within or below budgeted amounts. Monitored equipment and plant maintenance programs and initiated corrective actions when required. Promoted, maintained and encouraged workplace safety and good housekeeping, consistently meeting company health & safety policies/procedures and Occupational Health & Safety Act regulations. Accomplishments: Worked collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, quality control and production staff in continuous improvement activities to enhance process, quality and uptime, resulting in significantly increased customer satisfaction, employee morale and cost savings. Developed/implemented computerized key indicator tracking system for meeting operational goals. Brainstormed ideas with employees for more efficient use of equipment and materials and implemented resulting initiatives to reduce costs.

• Quality Engineer

  • Sep 1990 - Sep 2002

  Leamington, Ontario Canada Worked collaboratively with staff to develop and implement quality procedures and a new system for displaying visual aids . Prior to obtaining certification, independently studied manual, wrote procedures and developed/ implemented QS 9000 procedures. Maintained Statistical Process Control program. Assisted with gauge control and metrology layout requirements. Assisted with, and/or coordinated problem solving efforts on production floor. Participated in/led cross-functional… Show more Worked collaboratively with staff to develop and implement quality procedures and a new system for displaying visual aids . Prior to obtaining certification, independently studied manual, wrote procedures and developed/ implemented QS 9000 procedures. Maintained Statistical Process Control program. Assisted with gauge control and metrology layout requirements. Assisted with, and/or coordinated problem solving efforts on production floor. Participated in/led cross-functional problem solving efforts and resolved quality issues. Assisted Production Supervisors to ensure daily/weekly production schedules and quality objectives were met.