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Iroquois, Ontario, Canada

Prescott & Russell, Ontario, Canada

• Accountable for scheduling production site-wide, assessing staffing requirements and allocating resources based on daily needs• Re-configure Inventory count sheets and implement systemic solutions to drive out inventory outages and losses • Implemented and audit process for recording production of sub assemblies across the site• Developed Excel based planning templates for devices produced on site

Brockville, Ontario, Canada

• Accountable for scheduling, leading, coaching, motivating, inspiring and engaging a team of 16 drivers to safely deliver sustainable results while follow all standard operating procedures • Led daily team meetings to establish priorities and identify potential safety or quality risks; reduced potential incidents and consistently delivered proactive safety measureso Provided regular confidential performance feedback and resolved any issues that arose. Ensured all employees received adequate training and were qualified to perform daily tasks• Utilized various computer systems and programs (SAP, RTCIS, MS Office 365) to ensure all line production materials required were in house and delivered to lines to mitigate downtime potential, and upheld high levels of accurate plant inventory• Responsible for ensuring outbound finished product trailers were loaded accurately and efficiently to ensure product arrived at distribution centers on time and damage free, with the accompanying shipping and customs paperwork• Created and maintained documentation for owned processes within the warehouse. This perpetuated accountability, process consistency and optimization, inventory level accuracy and availability while eliminating prospective downtimes• Selected as a key Warehouse team member to learn the traffic co-ordinator role (develop job aids/training materials and train co-workers), reduced need for outsourcing, streamlined transition processes and created cost saving solutions. • Chosen to represent the Warehouse as a member of the Organization Pillar Team AWARDS|RECOGNITION: • Delivered engaging and timely process facilitation: Recognized by Safety Leader, Plant and Direct Management leads• Executing with Excellence: Leading meeting process flow execution with detail and a culture of care (Health & Safety)

• Experienced in planning production for various departments • Analyzed demand, forecast, capacity, shipping and manufacturing constraints using SAP to develop production line run plans• Worked closely with suppliers to procure on time, quality materials, as well as meeting with them on a yearly basis to revisit the terms of their Scheduling Agreements• Allocated finished product requirements based on destination demand and timing urgency• Set up new packaging and finished product brand codes in SAP, managing run plans to integrate them into the schedule• Managed packing material changes and run-outs (packing materials changed every six months)• Audited packing standards, formula cards and designated material parameters for various businesses to ensure rigor within the system and accuracy of inventory levels • Using IWS and Lean Yellow Belt methodologies, participated in a value stream mapping loss elimination process to develop a production sequence strategy to optimize throughput and minimize down time, scrap and effort loss on changeovers

• Responsible for line results (process reliability, quality, staffing, etc.) for a team of 6, in addition to running various pieces of equipment on a converting line, troubleshooting issues to root cause, and performing maintenance and repairs as required. Trained and qualified other employees on various pieces of equipment and processes• Completed daily, shiftly, and changeover centerline and quality check; I was the team quality resource• Focused on discovering and fixing equipment defects, and processes to drive out losses and eliminate stops • Worked as part of a small team to enable the production of Display Ready Pallets (DRPs) on the existing case packer which required gaining in-depth knowledge of machine configurations - logics, timing, function, and constraints. Partnered with outside contractors to fabricate special tools/changeover parts to this carry out this transition. Documented all changeover performance steps in a detailed job aid and trained co-workers. This resulted in a huge cost, effort, energy and time savings.• Selected to pilot the first DAFC line relocation to Brockville • Designed visual Quality TAMU standards for all the DAFC lines relocated from the Cincinnati plant.

Morrisburg, On

• Responsible for processing payroll and administering/maintaining benefits for 220 hourly employees• Oversaw the implementation and training of a new employees benefit system. Ensured information sessions were informative, and enhanced employee confidence with benefit systemo Addressed and resolved employee problems or concerns regarding payroll, overtime, scheduling and vacation/sick time. Referred employees to designated personnel for specialized or escalated issues• Supported HR initiatives by organizing and conducting interview for hiring hourly employees to ensure on-boarding supported business growth and workforce initiatives • Reconciled Tax Accounts (CPP, EI, Federal Tax, etc.), processed and followed up on all WSIB claims; ensured claim compliance and employee health and wellness checks supported a strategic return to work action plan

Morrisburg, On

• Processed Accounts Payable and proactively connected with major vendors to create incentives to generate cost savings for the company by requesting invoice discounts • Reconciled material inventories, general ledger and inter-company accounts; compiled and filed Duty Drawback claims; maintained inventory of office supplies; processed expense claims; back-up switchboard operator

Chesterville, Ontario, Canada

• Reworked daily production and line efficiencies in the computer• Issued layoff notices• Verified and coded punch cards for the production workers

Chesterville, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for obtaining production samples from various departments at regular intervals, and test them against quality specifications a controls

Chesterville, Ontario, Canada

• Processed Accounts Payable and Receivable invoicing• Reconciled material inventories, general ledger and inter-company accounts• Developed system, compiled and filed Duty Drawback claims• Administered and monitored capital project expenditures• Processed and reconciled work orders• Administered and reconciled Petty Cash• Responsible for stocking, ordering, and reconciling the company store

Lean Yellow Belt, Lean Manufacturin, 98

Human Resources Courses, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 83

Completed 6 courses towards my HRPAO degree with distance education

College Prep Chemistry

Ossd

Graduated Grade 12 (OSSD) obtaining a GPA of 89% in the Advanced level with a concentration in business subjects, 2 Ontario Academic.