Scott Burnett
Warehouse, Packaging & Shipping Supervisor
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About
More than fifteen years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in leading diverse teams across 24/7 union facilities, with demonstrated commitment to safety, employee development, operational excellence and collaborative leadership. Track record of advancement through increasingly responsible positions based on performance, initiative and leadership capabilities.
Experience
Warehouse, Packaging & Shipping Supervisor at Cabot Canada
Led approximately 28 employees across four rotating 12-hour crews and one permanent day-shift team within a 24/7 Unifor manufacturing facility. Responsible for planning daily labour requirements, assigning work, balancing production priorities, coordinating overtime, monitoring operational performance and ensuring customer commitments were achieved safely and efficiently. Conducted annual performance reviews, coached employees, participated in hiring panels alongside management and union representatives, administered progressive discipline, and addressed grievances professionally while maintaining positive labour-management relationships.
Issued work permits, completed Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), conducted safety audits, coordinated contractors and maintenance personnel, and participated in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Plant Scheduler at Cabot Canada
Warehouse Technician at Cabot Canada
Owner/Operator at Own Athletic Development Organization
Expanded experience in budgeting, staffing, scheduling, facility operations, risk management and customer service. Coached young athletes for more than twenty years.
Education
Advanced Diploma, Sports & Recreation Administration - Lambton College, Sarnia, ON | 4.0 GPA
- Dean's Award
Supply Management Training Certificate - Supply Chain Management Association | 90% final grade; procurement, logistics and contract law
University Studies, Geography & Leisure Studies - University of Ottawa | 15 credits completed while working full-time
Operations & Safety Training: Managing Safety Performance
- Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness
- Working at Heights
- Forklift Operator
- Trackmobile Operator
- Basic Safety+
- Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED
- Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor.
