Manufacturing Supervisor - Lean Six Sigma Specialist

KEHINDE OSAZUWA

**************@*****.*** 416-***-**** LinkedIn.com/in/osazuwa-kehinde

Status: Permanent Resident

OBJECTIVE

Experienced manufacturing and operations professional seeking to leverage technical expertise, supervisory skills, and continuous improvement knowledge in a dynamic production environment.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certified).

Extensive experience in operations, maintenance, and production supervision.

Skilled in SAP, OJT training, equipment scheduling, troubleshooting, and compliance audits.

Experienced in cross-functional team leadership, root cause analysis, and safety compliance.

Proficient in capacity planning, inventory control, ERP systems, and MRP processes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Supervisor

Amhil North America, ON – June 2023 to Present

Lead production teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

Coordinate maintenance activities, manage SAP production systems, and enforce 5S and GMP standards.

Support employee training and mentor high-performing teams.

Engage in continuous improvement and interdepartmental collaboration.

Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules

Participate in on-site audits for FSQA, Health & Safety, and Human Resources requirements.

Resolve employee issues through counselling sessions, investigations or grievance meetings as needed.

Active participant in daily team meetings.

Supervise 20+ operators and technicians on extrusion and thermoforming lines for plastic lids and containers.

Coordinate daily production schedules and monitor machine output to meet quality and volume targets.

Troubleshoot equipment issues with maintenance and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Conduct daily shift meetings, enforce safety protocols, and ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards.

Implemented a visual performance tracking board that improved shift accountability and productivity by 15%.

Leading a team of machine operators in the production of thermoformed plastic products.

Adjusted extruder settings for optimal melt flow and material consistency using PP and PET materials.

Supported the integration of automated trimmers to reduce manual errors and increase yield.

Conducting root cause analysis of defects and initiated quality improvement measures.

Trained new hires on machine operations, SOPs, and safety practices.

Operating and maintained thermoforming and extrusion lines producing high-volume food-grade containers.

Measures and records dimensional accuracy of finished goods using callipers and gauges.

Assisted in mold changes, material loading, and daily clean-downs.

Production Team Lead

Zavida Coffees, Concord, ON – May 2022 to June 2023

Oversaw daily production and shift operations to ensure quality and safety.

Participated in action planning, 5S improvement, and performance coaching.

Conducted in-process testing and mentored production teams.

Machine Specialist / Material Handler

Gaylea Foods, North York, ON – Jan 2022 to May 2022

Maintained production equipment and supported TPM initiatives.

Used SAP for documentation and collaborated on equipment projects.

Ensured safe operations in compliance with company policies.

Operations Excellence & Lean Manager

Guinness Diageo Plc – Mar 2019 to Dec 2021

Led Lean transformation projects across SQDIP metrics.

Delivered measurable gains: OEE (+13%), waste reduction (−3%), and setup time (−5 hrs).

Facilitated DMAIC-based improvement, 5S, and root cause analyses.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Packaging Supervisor / Team Lead

Guinness Diageo Plc – May 2011 to Jan 2019

Managed production KPIs, troubleshooting, and SOP compliance.

Led operator training, maintenance coordination, and problem-solving sessions.

Ensured packaging quality, downtime reduction, and shift performance documentation.

Maintenance Planner

Guinness Diageo Plc – Jan 2010 to Apr 2011

Scheduled and evaluated preventive maintenance and equipment monitoring.

Managed asset databases, spare part forecasts, and shutdown planning.

Maintenance Technician / Electrician

Guinness Diageo Plc – Jun 2007 to Jan 2010

Resolved electrical and mechanical faults on packaging lines.

Proficient with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens), and Krones/KHS machinery.

Executed preventive maintenance and equipment installation.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

MBA, Business Analytics (In Progress)

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria

Post Graduate Diploma, Electrical Engineering

Stratford Career Institute, Canada

Maintenance Management Professional(PEMAC) Certified.

PMP Project management Certified. #4227194

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Institute of Management and Strategic Studies. (#180679509)

Red Seal Belt On Safety - Institute of Management and Strategic Studies. (#182785048)

Certified Continuous Improvement Specialist – Institute of Management and strategic studies. (#180943968)

CPIM – Certified in Planning and Inventory Management

SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety

Supervisory Skills Seminar – Guinness Nigeria

Counterbalance Forklift Certification – Ontario

First Aid / CPR – Red Cross

PLC & Automation – Technocrat Automation, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP/SAP Systems, Microsoft Office Suite

Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC)

TPM, SMED, Kaizen, OEE Optimization

Equipment Troubleshooting, PLC Logic, Preventive Maintenance

References available upon request

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