Paul Cowie
Toronto, Ontario
M*L 1N5
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a challenging position within your organization utilizing my
proven skills and abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
• Effective problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• High level of attention to detail and follow up.
• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills demonstrating the
ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Maintain effective interpersonal relations with suppliers, peers and
customers.
• Knowledge in blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of QS9000 systems, ISO 14001 requirements & TS 16949
• Knowledge of safety standards (O.H.S.A. and Industrial Accident
Investigation Report)
• Experience in Performance Management, Conflict Management, &
Internal Communication
• Experienced in Overhead Crane Operations and as a Fork Lift Operator
• Experienced and hands on knowledge of Continuous Improvements.
Was part of the Continuous Improvement Team
• Assisted Management Team in implementing 5S throughout the
Company
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and helped implement it throughout
Company
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Production Supervisor June 2009 - April 2015
Silgan Plastics
Mississauga, Ontario
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates with management and all other departments and evaluates
production reports, managing performance and recruiting of operators.
• Implements production schedule with the operators available, in the
most efficient and effective manner.
• Interface with other supervisors and managers of other departments to
ensure all information related to problems is passed along.
• Assist in the troubleshooting of production problems as they arise.
• Takes full responsibility for all activities and safety within plant during
off shifts.
• Maintaining inventory levels and reported to management with results.
• Working with Set up Operators and Shift Mechanics to make sure that a
set up is done properly and on time.
• Over seeing Plastic Blow moulding extrusion machines.
• Ensure all employees work in a safe environment and follow all safety
procedures by performing regular workplace inspections and ensuring
employees are updated on procedures required by the Act.
• Responsible for performance management of the plant personnel through
timely performance appraisals, training, effective discipline, timely
feedback to concerns or questions.
Production Supervisor March 2009 – May 2009
Precision Technologies ( division of Magna International )
Mississauga, Ontario
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Takes full responsibility for all activities and safety within plant during
off shifts.
• Coordinates with management and all other departments and evaluates
production reports, managing performance and recruiting of operators.
• Working in the automotive industry for the past 14 years.
• Ensure all employees work in a safe environment and follow all safety
procedures by performing regular workplace inspections and ensuring
employees are updated on procedures required by the Act.
• Previously was involved in JHSEC for 8 years.
Responsible for ensuring weekly timesheets are processed and submitted to
payroll department in a timely manner.
• Implements production schedule with the operators available, in the
most efficient and effective manner.
• Interface with other supervisors and managers of other departments to
ensure all information related to problems is passed along.
• Assist in the troubleshooting of production problems as they arise.
• Responsible for performance management of the plant personnel
through timely performance appraisals, training, effective discipline,
timely feedback to concerns or questions.
• Performs any and all other duties from time to time as management so
directs.
Production Supervisor June 2008 – October 2008
Magna Powertrain Monterrey Mexico S.A. de C.V (division of Magna
International)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Worked as a Supervisor/Mentor training new Supervisors and Team
Leaders.
• Takes full responsibility for all activities and safety within plant during
off shifts.
• Maintaining inventory levels and reported to management with results.
Production Supervisor January 1999 – April 2008
Toral Cast Light Metals (division of Magna International)
Concord, Ontario
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Takes full responsibility for all activities and safety within plant during
off shifts.
• Working as the shift Supervisor for the past 9 years.
• Coordinates with management and all other departments and evaluates
production reports, managing performance and recruiting of operators.
• Working in the automotive industry for the past 14 years.
• Ensure all employees work in a safe environment and follow all safety
procedures by performing regular workplace inspections and ensuring
employees are updated on procedures required by the Act.
• Previously was involved in JHSEC for 8 years.
Responsible for ensuring weekly timesheets are processed and submitted to
payroll department in a timely manner.
• Implements production schedule with the operators available, in the most
efficient and effective manner.
• Interface with other supervisors and managers of other departments to
ensure all information related to problems is passed along.
• Assist in the troubleshooting of production problems as they arise.
• Responsible for performance management of the plant personnel through
timely performance appraisals, training, effective discipline, timely
feedback to concerns or questions.
• Performs any and all other duties from time to time as management so
directs.
Production Operator/Team Leader June 1994 – January 1999
Toral Cast
Concord, Ontario
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Running 400, 640, 800, 1200, 1800 & 2200 ton die cast machines.
• Perform daily safety checks on machines.
• Assist in setting up of dies into machines, trim dies and press’s.
• Doing weekly Preventive Maintenance on machine.
• Doing SPC on parts.
• Overseeing fellow employees and assisting them in running the
machines.
• Following tracking sheets to ensure all parameters are within spec.
• Daily housekeeping of work area.
Concierge- June 1992-Sept 1996
1001 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
Shipper& Receiver, Dark Room Technician & Porter- June 1978-
August 1988
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
Toronto, Ontario
References Available Upon Request