Production

Daryl McKnight

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Calgary, Alberta T2C 1L6

August 20, 2012

Confidential

Derek,

I am forwarding this letter as an introduction and to outline my background in the field of Production Management. With over thirty years in a manufacturing environment I feel that my experience may meet your needs as described in your Job Posting Manufacturing Production Supervisor.

You will find that I have extensive knowledge about the processes involved in manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety. I have highlighted below a few specific accomplishments:

Managed a business unit of up to 120 people.Supervised production of 280 million units per year.Instrumental in organizing production and personnel for installation and setting up equipment for $12 million project to implement new production line.Rewrote the ISO program to the 2000 revision.Completed the Occupational Health and Safety Certificate program.Written complete Health and Safety programs for several companies.

In addition to the above listed accomplishments you will find that I have developed strong skills in such areas as: planning and organization, trouble shooting, initiative, leadership, supervision, and decision making capabilities.

I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with a copy of my resume, outlining my employment history. I look forward to the possibility of a personal meeting where we can explore how my skills may contribute to your business unit.

I may be reached on my cell phone at 403-***-**** or email at ***********@****.**

Yours truly,

Daryl L. McKnight

DARYL L. MCKNIGHT

319 Lynnover Place S.E.

Calgary, Alberta

T2C 1L6

Telephone: 403-***-****

Cell: 403-***-****

***********@****.**

CAREER SUMMARY

Manufacturing professional with over twenty-five years experience overseeing manufacturing and quality systems and ten years developing and auditing safety programs. Organized, open-minded, conscientious employee. Works well on a team or as an individual contributor. Interested in utilizing and further developing the skills required to overcome the daily challenges presented by manufacturing environments.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Instrumental in organizing production and personnel, installing, and setting up equipment for $12 million project to commission new product line.Implemented a lead hand system to reduce labor costs.Instrumental in updating Labor/HR policies and employee recognition program.Rewrote the ISO program to the 2000 revision.Wrote complete health and safety programs for large and small employers resulting in their COR.Willingly accepted new tasks, additional training, and completed extra projects that resulted in selection as Employee of the Year in 2003.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1996 – 2012--HOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION, Calgary, Alberta

Production Manager, 2007 - 2012Managed a twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week manufacturing operation consisting of 80-120 hourly personnel, 5 supervisors, and 7 lead hands.Oversaw production, quality, and safety activities within the plant.Provided coaching, mentoring, evaluating, and training to personnel as required.Participated in labor negotiation proceedings successfully reaching several labor agreements.Liaised on behalf of production with service, sales, graphics, maintenance, shipping, technical and engineering departments.Conducted investigations following serious safety and/or personnel incidents.Meted out disciplinary actions as required.

Technical Services Supervisor, 1996 - 2007Acted as a liaison between production, service, sales, graphics, customers, and suppliers.Oversee the safety program to maintain our COR.Audited the Health and Safety Program.Processed and dispositioned non-conforming product and raw material as per ISO 9000 program.Performed month end inventory counts on non-conforming product and raw materials.Monitored and evaluated various processes and procedures to continually improve company efficiencies.Analyzed raw materials, poly-coated materials, and bag samples.WHMIS Coordinator--Trained new personnel and updated MSDS information.

1986 - 1995 TETRA PAK, Calgary, Alberta

Quality Assurance Technician/Production Supervisor, 1990 - 1995 Acted as a direct contact between the factory, customers and suppliers.Maintained a quality assurance system involving statistical data, test methods, feedback systems and claim procedures at local and corporate levels.Performed size changes (tool and die work) on rotary die systems and trained support staff.

Press Operator1989 - 1990 Operated Evers Four Color Flexographic Press, overseeing a crew of three people.

Flame Sealer Operator1988 - 1989 Operated high velocity flame sealer, overseeing a crew of three people.

Shipper/Receiver 1987 - 1988 Responsible for warehousing of raw materials and finished goods inventories.

Production Worker 1986 - 1987 Carousel Operator on Evers Press, controlling print quality, print register and inspecting for product defects.

1983 - 1986 AHEAD SURVEYS LTD., Calgary, Alberta

1975 - 1983 SHAW PIPE PROTECTION LTD., Calgary, Alberta

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology-Management Certificate with Honors--2000University of Alberta--Occupational Health and Safety Certificate–2006External Auditor Alberta Safety Council--2006PIR Internal Auditor Training course 2003Occupational Health and Safety Program Building Course--2003Management Skills and Techniques for New Supervisors--1995In-house computer courses--Word, Excel, MFG/PRO, Visio, L View Pro, Mac Flow, Power Point

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