Production Manager - Manufacturing & Lean Excellence

IVAN A. SALAZAR

Production Manager

********************@*****.*** Winnipeg 204-***-****

https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/ivan-salazar/10/861/b0b Summary

Results-driven Production Manager with over 15 years of experience in diverse manufacturing environments, including food, biotech, and packaging. Proven ability to spearhead operational excellence, drive automation enhancements, and implement Lean principles to increase throughput and minimize rework. Expertise in GMP, quality systems, and safety standards, with a strong track record of leading teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Eager to leverage extensive leadership experience to enhance production quality and operational efficiency at Evlv. Work Experience

Packaging Manager, Organigram Global, Winnipeg

03/2023 – 03/2026

Spearheaded packaging operations for a leading cannabis manufacturer, facilitating competency training, automation enhancements, and interdisciplinary quality initiatives. Executed competency-based training across packaging teams, enhancing consistency and minimizing rework.

Championed automation upgrades on packaging lines, increasing throughput and decreasing manual handling.

Actively contributed to the Quality Focus Group, bolstering compliance and operational discipline.

Partnered with corporate IC Engineering to integrate new technologies and optimize workflows.

Production Manager (OPS Lead), Wonderbrands (Weston Foods), Winnipeg 05/2022 – 03/2023

Managed 24/7 bread and roll production operations through effective supervisor leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Directed scheduling, production planning, and daily operations within a high-volume environment.

Mentored supervisors in leadership, problem-solving, and performance management techniques.

Propelled continuous improvement initiatives aligning with corporate objectives. Process Supervisor, Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, Winnipeg 11/2013 – 04/2022

Oversaw the receiving, packaging, freezing, and shipping processes for fresh and frozen fish products.

Guided production teams in continuous improvement initiatives, performance assessments, and skill development.

Employed JDE MRP for receiving, process issuance, completions, and reporting purposes. Conducted data analysis utilizing Excel, pivot tables, and fundamental statistical tools. Plant/Production/Scheduler Manager, Sunwest Screen Printing, Winnipeg 01/2012 – 11/2012

Managed screen-printing operations, inventory control, shipping, and process optimization. Directed supervisors and production teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Enhanced workflow efficiency and elevated customer satisfaction. Project Manager, Operational Excellence, Cangene Corporation, Winnipeg Instituted Lean principles across Production, QC, Technical Services, and Warehousing departments.

Formulated corporate project management policies and provided training to project leaders. Led continuous improvement initiatives utilizing gap analysis, risk assessment, PDCA, and mind mapping strategies.

Production Manager – Biotech Manufacturing, Cangene Corporation, Winnipeg Oversaw fermentation and purification operations in accordance with cGMP for clinical and commercial recombinant products.

Directed a team of 40 associates and supervisors in 24/5 operations. Mentored supervisors, leading to multiple internal promotions. Director of Manufacturing, Viventia Biotechnologies Inc., Winnipeg Guided Validation, Engineering, and Production efforts for clinical antibody manufacturing. Oversaw the development of innovative medicinal products at the senior leadership level. Production Manager & Corporate Safety Officer, Viventia Biotechnologies Inc., Winnipeg Managed scale-up and manufacturing processes of monoclonal antibodies under cGMP requirements.

Developed an Emergency Response Plan and directed Environmental, Health & Safety programs.

Research Technologist, Saint Hyacinth Food Research Centre / Weizmann Institute of Science, Quebec / Israel

Conducted applied research in grain testing, food improvement, and natural product development.

QC Technologist, Various,

Performed duties as a QC Technologist and Research Technologist in grain testing, food improvement, and natural product development.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada Biochemical Technology Diploma, Red River College, Winnipeg, Canada Skills

Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement Packaging operations & automation GMP, quality systems & regulatory compliance

Project management & technology transfer

Data analysis, MRP systems & process optimization

Leadership development & team building Production Management Quality Assurance Efficiency Optimization Safety Standards Labor Management Performance Reporting Leadership Time Management Organizational Skills Problem Solving

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