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Atlantic Canada , Ca

Beginning with Eastern Embers Premium Wood Pellets in 1995, Shaw Renewables continues to deliver sustainable energy solutions by converting biomass waste into quality biofuel products.We meet multiple certifications for quality and sustainability, so customers can trust they are receiving products that come from a socially responsible and renewable source. This reflects our commitment to the protection of the environment around our wood pellet plants, as well as our commitment to providing our employees with a safe working environment.We produce and package top-of-the-line wood pellets and a natural equine bedding alternative that can be found at local building supply stores across Atlantic Canada. We also deliver bulk domestic wood pellets to local schools and supply international markets with an industrial wood pellet to fulfill demands for sustainable energy alternatives to fossil fuels.

Bathurst, Nb, Ca

Bathurst, Nb, Ca

Vitalité Health Network is a regional health authority providing and managing health care and services in an area covering northern and southeastern New Brunswick.The Network is the only Francophone managed organization of its kind in the country and has nearly 60 points of service providing a range of health care and services to members of the public in the official language of their choice.

Moncton, New Brunswick, Ca

Breathe BioMedical will make early disease screening of cancer and other diseases through breath analysis the new standard for routine screening.• This role provided oversight on all manufacturing activities and operation of breath samplers and spectrometers. Additional responsibility over parts inventory management and overall facility operations.• Completion of strategic goal planning and associated milestones for 2023.• Established clinical demand plan for breath samplers matched against inventory and manufacturing plan.• Evaluated current team and drafted structure for future development and growth.• Improved shipping processes for transportation of unique machined parts resulting in reduced risk of damage during transit.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Oversight of all facility operations for a of full-scale cannabis cultivation and processing facility.• Planned and executed high value international shipments to oversees customers.• Completion of business transition through CCAA process and integration to new ownership team.• Right-size of overall facility team and operations to meet continually changing market demands.• Maintained business relationships with key international clients.• Development of EBITA and cash flow projections toward monthly/annual revenues for strategic planning.• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

This role oversees all operations of post harvest, packaging, inventory control of bulk and finished goods, and extraction & oil production departments at the company’s Atholville, NB facility. Focus is on increasing revenue streams through increased product availability, order fulfillment accuracy, expansion of product lines and efficient packaging operations. • Executed first international shipments of bulk and packaged product to overseas customers.• Successful launch of PAX and 510 vape lines into Canadian recreational markets.• Successful completing of EU GMP process validation for entry into EU medical market.• Identify and coach production and inventory supervisory teams toward growth opportunities.• Improved primary packaging throughputs while maintaining or reducing labour requirements.• Implemented upgraded inventory tracking system allowing an increased level of inventory tracking accuracy and order fulfillment rate from 20% to over 90% order accuracy.• Developed, implemented and communicated production KPI's, tracking performance from floor to SLT level.• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Ca

Oversee the the operations of the brewing department from raw material receiving through delivery of bright beer to packaging. This included production of main core brands, Hop City Brewing and Small Batch operations. Development and management of the departmental budgets with an emphasis on reducing costs, continuous improvement of processes, development of new products, and development of supervisors and leaders were a focus of the role.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Ca

Manage day-to-day operations of brewing department including brew planning and scheduling, manpower scheduling, and troubleshooting process issues. Ensure products met highest quality standards through QA analysis and taste panels at all stages of the process. Lead hourly employees through Daily Management activities including PDCA meetings and MBWA.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Ca

Identify and lead improvement projects within the brewing department using Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology. Achieved Green Belt certification through completion of CO2 purchase reduction project.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Ca

Lead team of unionized hourly employees in safe, efficient operation of packaging lines which included can, bottle and keg packaging of various sizes. Ownership of the packaging lines with focus on reducing costs on Flex Bottle line while increasing line uptime and output.

Roanoke, Va, Us

• Manage all day-to-day operations of facility to ensure safe, efficient production of high quality product.• Developed plant specific “yellow hard hat” safety program for new hires.• Operations and maintenance personnel hiring.• Plant production exceeded budget by over 10% for 2011.• Plant completed first international oversea bulk export by ST.• Troubleshoot all plant equipment including air compressors, fans, blowers, dust collectors, mixers, dense and dilute phase transport systems, screw conveyors, dryers and burners.• Implement 5S visual management program at facility. • Cost effective procurement of plant supplies, tools, materials and services.• Generate and maintain plant production forecasts.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in all areas including efficiency, energy consumption, cost, safety, housekeeping, and environmental impact.

• Coordinate logistics to ensure safe, on-time delivery of dry bulk material.• Track production vs. daily and monthly budgets.• Forecast production to ensure sufficient inventory levels.• Troubleshoot and repair production and load out equipment.• Perform quality control tests and ensure product specs are met and maintained.

• Supervise safe loading of hazardous waste material in accordance with DELG regulations.• Commissioning and startup of plant equipment.