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
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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