Production Coordinator & Fabrication Supervisor

BRUCE BUTLER

** ***** **** ******, ***#***, Brantford, Ontario, N3R 6N9 226-***-**** ***.*********@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Energetic and detail-oriented Production Professional with over 15 years of leadership, fabrication, and operations experience within fast-paced manufacturing environments. Proven track record of managing multi-department teams, optimizing production schedules, and implementing workflow improvements to meet strict project deadlines. Skilled in maintaining meticulous tracking documentation, managing high-level health and safety regulations, and providing dedicated administrative support to multi-cultural crews. Eager to leverage strong organizational, technical, and collaborative team-building skills to drive operational excellence as a Production Coordinator for Leviat.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Production Planning & Coordination: Experienced in managing daily workflows, assigning tasks, and coordinating cross-functional departments (Electrical, Paint, Metal Shop) to hit targets ahead of schedule. Documentation & Data Management: Proficient in updating ISO documentation, organizing incoming orders, processing reports, and completing Excel-based tracking sheets. Team Leadership & Worker Welfare: 6+ years of experience as a Union Steward managing collective agreements, resolving worker relations issues, and ensuring crew well-being and safe working environments.

Health & Safety Compliance: Deep understanding of industrial workplace safety, incident prevention, and compliance auditing supported by a Health & Safety certification. Technical Aptitude: Background in blueprint/schematic reading, custom metal fabrication, CNC routing, and ongoing technical upskilling in data science and IT support workflows. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fabrication and Sign Maker (Sub-Contractor) November 2021 – Present Jukasa Design – Brantford, ON

Interpret technical blueprints and customer specifications to guide the precise assembly and structural execution of custom fabrication work.

Operate complex metalworking machinery, including brake presses and specialized hand tools, while enforcing zero-incident safety practices on the floor. Coordinate with suppliers and design teams to ensure inbound materials seamlessly match continuous production requirements.

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Final Assembly Manager & Plant Manager January 2018 – August 2021 Tri-Star Industries Limited – Yarmouth, NS

Oversaw daily plant operations across multiple manufacturing departments, optimizing assembly pipelines for custom emergency vehicles.

Restructured internal workflows by building and designating specialized teams to address production backlogs, successfully delivering a 154-vehicle contract ahead of schedule. Maintained and updated rigorous ISO quality-assurance documentation, compiled daily operational reports, and accurately tracked project materials.

Managed employee schedules, addressed interpersonal personnel issues, and proactively protected the health, safety, and welfare of the workforce.

Interacted directly with global clients to coordinate order specifications, troubleshoot equipment problems, and resolve inquiries professionally.

Assistant Plant Manager / Machine Operator 2006 – 2018 Home and Leisure Group – Brantford, ON

Supervised the operation of a 200-foot sheet line extrusion system, verifying output specifications through regular quality-control checks.

Coordinated inventory tracking and organized final goods cutting and stacking to maintain a clean, organized, and high-efficiency production floor.

Assisted the Plant Manager with administrative logging, worker scheduling, and safety compliance. Sheet Metal Fabricator 2004 – 2006

Aaon Airwise Canada – Burlington, ON

Sanitation Engineer & Shipping/Receiving Logistics 1998 – 2004 Maple Leaf Pork – Burlington, ON

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

High School Diploma / GED – NSCC, Yarmouth, NS

Introduction to Microsoft Excel – Coursera Certificate Google IT Support Professional Certificate – Currently Enrolled Data Camp Certifications: Understanding Data Visualization, Data Science, & Machine Learning Health and Safety Certificate – Introduction

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certification

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