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Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Kamloops, B.C.August 2023 - February 2024As the site Superintendent I was responsible for Plywood, Green-end and weekend operations. Directing a work force of 100+ production workers and 12 Supervisors.Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standardsMaintain budgets and cost controls, obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products orderedPlans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factorsCoordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipmentReviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problemsDevelops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product qualityRevises production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problemsConsults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of productsEnsure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations in the sawmillEnsures that hydraulic unit inspections are completedEnsures that drain inspections are completedEnhancing people's skills, knowledge, abilities, and wellbeing to reach their full potential.

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Facilitating team development and growth through effective communication and performance evaluations.Oversee Production of Tolko Plywood products, facilitate continuous improvements new product development.Prioritizing work orders to address machine center functionality and optimize on equipment availability.Ensuring areas operate effectively and efficiently, meeting or exceeding benchmark & milestones.Utilizing work processes to effectively manage and facilitate good asset health through PM & PDM.Building employee commitment and ownership and holding personnel accountable to meet those expectations.Facilitating team developmental growth by reviewing and evaluating personnel performance.Motivating and encouraging team to positively contribute in their roles to capture long-term value for facility.Driving safety excellence through personnel involvement, ownership & accountability.Proactively identifying hazards and implementing appropriate mitigating strategies to improve safety capacity.Facilitating resolution to complex or chronic issues preventing equipment design.Owning data entry and accuracy compiled to create departmental reports.

Heffley Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

Auston Consulting/ Security Business ServiceSelf Employed - Ottawa, ONDecember 2016 to PresentProcess Improvements for Companies in the Manufacturing sector by implementing integrated, efficient and flexible improvements. This ensures that clients are able to adjust to rapidly changing marketplace, reduce delays, improve efficiency, productivity and enhance customer satisfaction.Process Improvement is accomplished by:Defining the process (how it is done now)Measuring process performance (establishing a base line)Stabilizing the process (removing variation)Improving the process (how it should be done)Ensuring that process is maintained through measurement and management I conduct background/Profile checks on employment applications for Animal processing plants or Agriculture based businesses or other investigations of applicants or subjects to determine suitability of employment or to obtain information and perform other related work as required. Report all obtained information in a clear and concise manner detailing any urgent information. Administration duties included record keeping and invoicing.

Delta, Bc

Employer: CIPA Lumber Co. Ltd.Location: Delta, BCPosition: Operations Supervisor/Production Supervisor/Process Improvement/Relief Shipping Manager, Relief Superintendent.Duration: March 2006 – October 2016Employer profile:CIPA Lumber Co Ltd is an ISO 9001 facility which manufactures veneer for domestic and internationalmarkets. During my ten years at CIPA I held multiple roles including: Operations Supervisor; ProductionSupervisor; Project Manager; Safety Coordinator; Efficiency Supervisor,Relief Shipping Manager, Relief Superintendent.Responsibilities: Ensured overall productivity, quality and profitability of the company. Budget planning, inventory control. Developed and implemented a program to incorporate the “5S” workplace organization/leanmanufacturing improvements method into everyday production and Kaizen continuous improvement. Monitored, enforced and developed safety policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all regulations.Trained and Certified equipment Operators. Ensured personnel were knowledgeable and qualified for assigned tasks. Reviewed employee performance/productivity, motivated improvement and change.Trained Production Supervisors to ensure all policies and procedures, regulations were followed. Scheduling of manpower including recruitment and dismissal. Prepared assessment reports on manufacturing process and productivity. Prioritized and completed projects. Recommended machinery alterations to enhance productivity, safety & reliability. Acted as Relief Superintendent of Production and Relief Shipping Manager. Collaborated directly with C.E.O. and V.P. of Operations to implement new programs andtraining (worker and plant safety, supervisor training, etc.) Ensured compliance within ISO 9001 standards.Achievements: Developed & implemented plant worker and facility safety program:***For more information request full resume***

Maple Ridge

Controlled the quality and quantity and maintained budgets,Oversaw and monitoring all aspects of operations and staffing in the mill, including: health and safety; staff discipline; recruitment and training;, compliance with company policy and links with the local community and authorities.Prepared budgets and quarterly forecasts of costs.Ensured all production processes operate at highest efficiency.Ensured all timber products meet customer specifications.Ensured that plant, equipment, yard and buildings are maintained in a cost-effective way.Carried out regular reviews of delivery performance and customer comments.

Abbotsford B.C.

I worked my way up from equipment operator to Chargehand and then Production Supervisor ,the Plant closed due to the softwood lumber crisis. During my seventeen years, I applied myself to continuous learning and improvements, some of my roles and achievements included:Manage and optimize mill flow during both normal and upset conditions.Participate on cross functional teams designed to deliver and improve various performance metrics: Safety, Production, Reliability, Costs, develop and monitor performance standards.Excellent knowledge of sawmills and their processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.A strong personal commitment to safety and the safety of others.A solid understanding of OH&S safety regulations.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.Strong leadership skills: motivational, organizational, communication (written and verbal), troubleshooting and mediational skills.

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