Jess Koncz
Leadership Professional
Talent
Port Dover, OntarioMember since December 11, 2025
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Experienced manager with demonstrated operations leadership in a wide array of production and hospitality environments. Passionate believer in both creating positive workplace culture and delivering high performance results.
Experience
TEAM LEADER I WELDING PRODUCTION OPERATOR I SPECIAL
PROJECTS PLEX MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
TOYOTETSU CANADA SIMCOE ON
Feb 2022 – Present
- Managed a team of 20 in a fast-paced, physical welding & assembly environment; promoted to Team Leader in less than 1 year
- Responsible for floor plan execution, critical KPI tracking & machine maintenance troubleshooting
- Selected for Special Projects Team for PLEX Management and digital systems enhancement initiatives
- Member, EHS Environmental Committee: contributing to environmental safety, sustainability process improvement and compliance Initiatives
OWNER/OPERATOR I ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT I HOSPITALITY
CONSULTATION
RED DEVIL WINE SERVICE TORONTO, ON
May 2015 – Dec 2021
- Provided personally curated cellar management and sales service to over 500 retail clients, handling over $8 million in sales.
- Designed, implemented and managed wine programs for major venues such as Tim Horton’s Field, Taboo Muskoka and several high-
profile Toronto restaurants
- Led Training, market expansion, and operational strategy for multiple beverage programs, including retail programs in the developing
Ontario Grocery marketplace
- Drove growth through innovative and personalized storytellingthrough digital marketing
Education
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
BA, Public Policy
2023
COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS
Certified Sommelier
2011
YASKAWA ACADEMY
Certificate, Introductory Robotics
2025
