les Chabai

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Results oriented, Production Supervisor with over 10 years' experience

managing unionized / non-unionized workers for packaging, printing and

converting suppliers to the food, beverage, consumer packaged goods and

financial services industries.

Proficient in Flexo/Litho/Gravure and Offest Printing

Highly motivated, self-directed and collaborative team leader.

Strong organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to

influence and negotiate

'win-win' outcomes, reduce costs and improve processes.

Lean, Kaizan, WHMIS, cGMP, and HACCP trained.

Strong understanding of Health & Safety policies and legislative

requirements.

Experience

woodbridge foam corporation Dec 2011 -

July 2012

Worldwide manufacturing company supplying General Motors and Honda with

innovative foam seats.

Production Supervisor

. Manage, monitor & discipline over 100 (CAW) unionized employees.

. Ensure safety and quality training through daily team meetings.

. Enforcement of on-time scheduling.

McNairn Packaging Nov 2006 - Oct

2011

North American packaging company supplying the foodservice, grocery &

bakery industries with specialty paper & packaging materials.

Production Supervisor

. Managed, monitored & disciplined up to 32 (UFCW) unionized employees.

. Led team daily meetings to provide safety and quality training.

. Improved O.E.E.'s and machinery utilization by adjusting work schedules.

. Reduced "change-over/set-up" times by 20%.

. Achieved two, 12 month periods of "No Lost Time" accidents by

implementing ergonomic processes.

MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION

Jan 2006 - Sept 2006

Global packaging supplier to the food, beverage, media, entertainment,

personal, cosmetic & healthcare industries.

Plant Superintendent

. Managed up to 75 employees.

. Ensured preferred supplier status and assisted in improving quality

performance by closely monitoring the Print Cut & Finishing departments

and by meeting quality goals.

. Reduced employee injuries and improved compliance with government

regulations by conducting regular safety meetings / inspections and by

maintaining a clean environment.

. Reduced "set-up" time by 25% by implementing process improvements.

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DOPACO 2005 -

2006

Converter of paperboard folding cartons, plastic cups, lids, plates and

bowls for QSR and foodservice industries.

Production Supervisor

. Managed printing and finishing operations for day and afternoon shifts.

. Achieved lowest production costs and optimum profit levels.

. Ensured compliance with company & government health & safety regulations.

. Maintained employee training programs.

BROWNE CANADA

2004 - 2005

World's leading printer & supplier of graphic services to the financial

services industry.

Production Manager, Nightshift

. Managed two supervisors and 30+ employees.

. Co-ordinated resources to ensure jobs were produced on schedule providing

trouble-shooting support to resolve issues.

. Participated in evaluating and selecting new technologies and production

methods.

. Assisted in hiring process; conducted on-the-job orientation and provided

training.

. Conducted regular meetings regarding safety standards, procedures,

customer satisfaction, service levels and staffing.

. Reduced labour costs by 35% and maximized equipment performance during

peak demand periods by implementing staggered employee schedules.

QUEBECORWORLD INC. 1989 -

2002

World's largest print media services provider of magazines, inserts,

circulars, books, catalogues, specialty printing, direct mail, directories,

digital pre-media, logistics, mailing list technologies and other value-

added services.

Production Supervisor, Cylinder Plating & Engraving, 2002-2004

. Managed up 30 unionized (CGIU) employees.

. Oversaw all shift press start-ups and resolved colour management issues.

. Controlled inventory and scheduled maintenance programs.

. Participated in daily production meetings.

. Conducted disciplinary hearings for all unionized employees.

. Reduced cylinder correction times by 65% through process improvements.

. Helped reduce repetitive on-site injuries through active participation on

Ergonomics, Fire & Safety and Health & Safety committees.

. Frequently asked, by union & management, to participate in contract

negotiations for 'level headed' ability to resolve issues and understand

both sides' positions.

Pre-Press Supervisor, 1998 - 2002

. Reduced labour costs by eliminating overtime.

. Restructured team and introduced continental (24 /7) workweek.

Stripper / Lead Hand, 1989 - 1998

les chabai (H) 905-***-**** .

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, Graphic Arts Diploma

Joint Health & Safety Certification and WHMIS Training, 2010

Emergency First Aid and CPR, 2011

Controlling Hazardous Waste and Incident Investigation, I.A.P.A., 2006

Leadership Training, MEADWESTVACO, Richmond Virginia, 2006

SAP Training, 2005

Gravure Processing Skills, ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 2003

Print & Ink Technology Certification,SUN CHEMICAL,2003

Proficient in Flexo/Litho/Gravure and Offest Printing

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