Distinguished Management Professional with a consistent track record for significantly improving productivity, operational efficiency and work teams eager to contribute to the operations of a dynamic organization

 

 

Ø  Proven ability to develop strong leaders and effective self-directed work teams who are able to achieve stretch goals

Ø  Extensive experience and understanding of Lean Processes and Kaizen events

Ø  Expertise in resource allocation, production  planning, and staff scheduling

Ø  Excel in developing, revising and implementing standard operating procedures

Ø  Experienced creating achievable goals in alignment with Company vision and budget requirements

 

 

CIBA VISION CANADA INC., Mississauga, ON                                                                 2002 C Present

Production Manager, August 2007 C Present

  Play an integral role in supporting continuous improvement processes as an active member in Lean Project Teams and Kaizen events, including implementing the NCR process in Track Wise, rightsizing training profiles, reviewing line staffing requirements, and investigating / reporting on non-conformance

  Drive production efforts by effectively coaching Team Leaders in allocating department resources to ensure production targets are met by appropriately scheduling equipment, personnel, and all required services

  Mentor Team Leaders on how to develop empowered and self-directed work teams

  Provide constructive and timely feedback to peers, management, and direct reports

  Establish and implement standard operating procedures (SOP), methods and instructions for all tasks

  Develop clear and achievable objectives in alignment with Company vision

  Control expenditure by ensuring adherence to departmental budgets

  Assisted with the launch and growth of the Departmental Star Point Team (SDWT)

Production Supervisor (maternity leave coverage), August 2006 C August 2007

Packaging Coordinator, November 2004 C August 2006

  Oversaw staffing requirements by scheduling labour, managing off-shifts and collaborating with agencies regarding temporary staffing; assisted with interviewing and hiring staff

  Maintained efficient production by planning, observing, and assisting on the floor

  Ensured accurate inventory by tracking WIP products and daily production reports; created monthly tracking reports

  Managed SOP revisions, including developing, implementing, and tracking changes

  Initiated and investigated NCRs using Track Wise

  Provided input to GAP Analysis Team

  Played an integral role in initiating the Motivation and Development program

Packaging Operator / Process Control Operator, December 2002 C November 2004

 

 

 

YORK UNIVERSITY C Shulich Executive Education Center                                                                     

Certificate in Management Skills for Supervisors                                                                          2009

Leadership Through Teambuilding                                                                                               2006

Improving Operational Performance and Productivity                                                                   2005

 

NOVARTIS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, Atlanta, USA                                                                        2008

Leading with Vision

 

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES, Toronto, ON                                                                                       2008

The Effective Facilitator

 

SHERIDAN COLLEGE, Brampton, ON                                                                                             2005

Training in the Workplace

 

 

  Computer Skills: Lotus, Track Wise, MS Office, ADP software, and PRMS (Panasonic Resource Management System)

  WHMIS Training

  Working knowledge of French

 

 

  2005 DPA Award C CIBA Vision Distinguished Performance Award (nominated by peers and management)

  Communications Committee Member

  Strategic Planning Team Member

  Health and Safety Committee Member