JOHN WATSON

Toronto, ON acult8@r.postjobfree.com

H: 416-***-**** ca.linkedin.com/in/watsonjo

PROFILE

An accomplished Production Supervisor with an extensive background in the packaging and food production industries.

Effective at managing and coordinating new start-ups and transferring production systems to existing facilities

Brings a wealth of knowledge to product development and process improvements

Strong ability to develop and implement training for new and existing employees on processes, health and safety and food safety procedures contributing to increased production

Demonstrated ability in building and sustaining close positive professional relations with union and nonunion associates

CAREER HISTORY

MAPLE LEAF CONSUMER FOODS 1989-2015

(FORMERLY J M SCHNEIDER,NATIONAL MEATS)

Production Supervisor (2007- 2015)

Selected to manage and coordinate the transfer of and implementation of the cookline and raw burger production to a new multi-million dollar facility in Brampton.

Worked closely with trades in the set-up of the transferred lines to minimize lost time in start-up phase

Partnered with Product Development (PD) team to ensure consistency in the quality (taste, texture) and appearance of products

Updated training manuals in an easy to understand format, and trained the new employees how to safely operate machines and run processes effectively

Worked closely with Quality Assurance to streamline Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Researched the automation of sausage line preparation, and implemented the first ever automated fresh sausage line (Westar) in the company

Worked closely with PD team and Handtmann Company to develop a new coating technology for a continuous sausage line and implemented at Maple Leaf

Developed a new turkey product for Tim Hortons to expand product offerings

Trained over 25 employees on blending processes, machine operations and packaging after a plant closure from Hamilton to Brampton ensuring all procedures ran smooth

Production Supervisor (1989-2007)

Responsible for managing the day to day operations of over 60 employees, from Receiving, Production and Shipping of the full service (boning, portioning, grinding, blending, forming, cooking and packaging) facility.

Worked closely with major chains such as, Burger King, Harvey's, M&M Meats, The Keg, Cara Foods and other private brands to produce quality products within strict Food Safety guide lines

Improved on new food production technology and employee training programs to ensure a competitive edge in the business on an ongoing basis

Streamlined production lines to ensure consistent setup and start times reducing line down time and improving production goals

Scheduled production and maintenance, working alongside scheduling coordinator on a daily and weekly basis to reduce change overs and downtime on production lines

Initiated Employee Procurement program through “Labour Ready” to hire staff during busy times

Other positions assumed at company:

Maintenance Manager (2001)

Responsible for Managing and scheduling trades to assist in the daily operations of plant mechanical and production systems.

Plant Manager (1990)

Responsible for managing the closure of the Edmonton Production Facility by working closely with the employees during the transition.

TRAININGS&COURSES

SAP training SISTEMS training BRC audit

Health & Safety Courses

Industrial First Aid, Standard First Aid

Certificate on Health & Safety Ontario

WHMIS~ mandatory (yearly)

Ontario Disability

HACCP

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer Systems

SAP MICROSOFT (Word, Excel) KRONOS (payroll program)

Machinery Knowledge & Systems

Weiler Grinders & Blenders Nordale, Multivac Packing Machines

Handtmann Stuffers Formax 19 -26 Pattie Formers

Bridge Forming Machines

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