Supervisor / Manager with 25 plus years in both Unionized and non Unionized facilities
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Supervisor / Manager with 25 plus years in both Unionized and non Unionized facilities seeking forward thinking, goal oriented organization. Ability to visualize 'the big picture' and initiate processes to achieve maximum yield. Experienced in GMP, HAACP, Industrial Relations, WHMIS, Accident Investigation, Health and Safety, experienced forklift driver, IAPA, Loss Prevention, lockout training, SAP, Kronos, CMMS, Sharepoint, SolarSoft, Navision, YMS/Visiyard, 5S and ISO, Lean Manufacturing, ADP.
Plant Manager - ButcherSpencer - Windsor Site
(2023-08)
Oversee the day to day operations of the Windsor Site (repacking of Ford auto parts for Shipping to dealerships throughout North America). Coordinate with HR for WSIB, attendance, hiring, Discipline, Billing, meetings with Customers and Suppliers. Serve as Project Manager for Ford of Canada GODZILLA and COYOTE Engine storage program, Spark Plug reCERT and Conrod program. Serve as Project Manager for PUREROMANCE (Adult Novelty items). Oversee the Shipping/Receiving departments. Ensure parts flow through the Plant are uninterrupted and troubleshoot any issues. Direct reports - Supervisors 8 on 2 shifts. Coordinate with support departments (Maintenance, Materials and Procurement, Payroll, IT). Meet with upper management weekly to discuss issues/new business.
Payroll and Vacation/LoA.
Warehouse Supervisor - Jamieson Wellness
(2022-07 - 2023-08)
Managed 14 direct reports. Ensured movement of raw materials and finished goods in and out of facility through all departments. Provided logistical support to main and off-site warehouses. Reviewed payroll, attendance, issued disciplines, health and safety. Managed inventory through QAD, performed cycle counts, ordered materials from 3rd party entities.
Warehouse Administrator/Supervisor - BASF (Windsor)
(2020-10 - 2022-07)
Managed all aspects of shipping and receiving Finished Goods as well as OEM to plants throughout Canada, US, Mexico and Europe/Asia. Extensive SAP usage to receive raw materials from off-site warehouse to ensure continuity of production (3 shift operation). Liaised with Carriers and Support personnel. Monitored attendance and compensated as needed. Participated in Tier calls, Kaizens, and other activities as required.
Shift Manager - Avancez Assembly (Android Ind)
(2016-04 - 2019-10)
Managed tire assembly and sequencing for Fiat Chrysler Windsor. Conducted safety audits, performed layered process audit, 5S/housekeeping audits. Ensured crewing/RTO was on target. Monitored and instituted corrective action for machine downtime issues. Participated in progressive discipline.
Members were up to date on job descriptions, cycle times, Quality alerts. Reported issues to Upper Management. Approved employee hours for payroll. Participated in return to work and work hardening programs.
Materials and Logistics Coordinator - Penske Logistics (Ford Windsor Sites)
(2014-05 - 2016-04)
Supervisor - Thyssenkrupp Industrial Services (Windsor)
(2010-10 - 2014-05)
Warehousing and sequencing facility for Automotive and Production based clients. Responsible for all aspects of the Facility and programs. Managed personnel throughout the shift. Liaised with Customers and 3P Logistics.
Problem solved and tracked hours. Issued discipline. Calculated and reported on weekly and monthly square footage for billing purposes. Conducted weekly 5S audits and chaired the Committee. Participated in Health and Safety Committee.
Updated training matrix. Communicated with Senior management. Assumed the role of Onsite Manager as situation dictated.
Supervisor - Bonduelle (Tecumseh)
(2009-04 - 2010-10)
Responsible for the shift operations in the dry goods warehouse both supplying packaging material to high speed canning lines as well as receiving the finished product for warehouse storage and shipping.
Caring for chronically ill daughter - Personal - at home and in Hospitals - London and Toronto
(2009-01 - 2009-04)
MainLine Supervisor - Navistar (Chatham)
(2008-07 - 2008-12)
Directly responsible for approximately 40 associates in the assembly of 120 transport cabs to chassis per day. Conducted Safety and Equipment audits, DuPont Stop audits, Accident investigation and corrective actions. Managed attendance issues and progressive discipline. Managed payroll issues. Tracked Production and troubleshot deficiencies. Conducted daily start-up meetings. Liaised with support departments and Senior Management.
Supervisor - Diageo (Amherstburg)
(2006-04 - 2008-02)
Responsible for the daily operations of high speed bottling lines (Crown Royal, Captain Morgan) through 5Why analysis and troubleshooting. Administered progressive discipline and resolved grievances. Served as Management Rep on the Health and Safety Committee and was responsible for championing agreed upon initiatives (PPE, Lockout and pinch points, 'green' cleaning products). Conducted various Site audits. Reviewed all Accident/Incident reports. Developed and completed any Lean or CI throughout the Facility via Preventative Maintenance/Scheduled Downtime.
Janitorial personnel. Served as Manager on 'off shifts. Attended meetings and prepared reports.
Operations Supervisor - Ventra (Windsor)
(2005-02 - 2006-01)
Ran shift (3 shift rotations) injection mold facility. Worked with Mold Techs to ensure Productivity. Scheduled associates to run presses and off-line activities. Managed discipline and audits.
Supervisor / Shipping Manager / Scheduler - Butcher Engineering (Windsor)
(1997-10 - 2005-02)
In accordance with Plant Safety mandate, ensured that Production cells are sufficiently crewed for maximum optimization in processing and packaging parts for both Ford of Canada and Ford US. Issued discipline, conducted Employee reviews, troubleshot issues, participated in Continuous Improvement, 5S.
Manager, coordinated and executed the timely loading and departure of TL (full or max cubage and LTL when necessary) based on FIFO and container availability. Worked with high-tech barcode scanners and tracking programs to internally audit parts movements within the Facility. Delegated and monitored Shipping Associates' activities based on ASNs.
Carriers to book and attain empties. Tracked demurrage and trailer compliance. As Scheduler, directed and tracked all production throughout the Site to ensure appropriate work cells were at peak performance to allow for timely processing and completion of work orders. Ran routine tracking reports to monitor workload on any given job. Worked closely with Shipping and Receiving departments to ensure priority stock was processed.
BoLs. Organized live unloads and reloads for Expedite or Consolidation trailers. Assumed
