Production Supervisor

BRUCE GORDON

*** ******* **., ******, ******* L*H6W4

Home: 905-***-**** Cell: 905-***-****

Email: *****@*****.**

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Production Supervisor.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Skilled and thorough in analyzing problems and finding creative solutions

Proven ability to create and manage a results driven team

Positive, professional attitude and matter-of-fact approach

Develop and maintain morale ensuring voices are heard

20+ years of management experience

McNairn Packaging Ltd 2006-2012 Production Supervisor

• Coached and directed a staff of 30 unionized employees to work as a team

• Screened and interviewed applicants for entry level positions

• Facilitated daily team meetings focusing on safety, quality and on time delivery

• Investigated all accidents and incidents determining root cause and evaluate hazards

• Company was awarded a Superior A.S.I. rating for 4 consecutive years

• Championed a work rotation to reduce repetitive strain injuries

• Evaluated employee performance; made recommendations for recognition, promotions and discipline

• Promoted a pit team mentality to encourage teamwork, reduce downtime and incidents, increase quality and performance

• Conducted semi-annual G.M.P. and H.A.C.C.P., meetings for employees to ensure compliance

Sandra Tea & Coffee 2000-2005

Production Supervisor

• Coached and directed a staff of up to 30-40 non-union and temporary employees

• Established objectives for employee development and training. Supported employee through process

• Promoted a philosophy of continuous improvement that increased morale among employees and enhanced relationships between management and staff

• Company was awarded a Superior A.I.B. rating for 2 consecutive years

• Investigated all accidents and incidents determining root cause and evaluate hazards

• Mediated to identify and resolve conflicts between staff members, clarifying work relationships and alleviating communication problems

Bruce Fraser Gordon 905-***-****

Tarxien Corporation 1998-2000

Production Supervisor

• Coached and directed a staff of up to 50 CAW unionized employees

• Scheduled employees to ensure staffing levels were maintained with production schedule

Bick’s Pickles 1997-1998

Production Supervisor

• Coached and directed a staff of 20-100 unionized employees

• Increased efficiencies in the plant by establishing new objectives to update procedures and standards

• Achieved a 17% raw material yield improvement

• Facilitated several committees to assist in developing methods to improve health & safety, reduce waste, and increase productivity

• Reduced hold and rework product 3.6% to 0.6%

• Formulated proposals designed to resolve identified problems in order to manage grievance situations.

Catelli/Kraft Foods 1984-1992

Production Supervisor

• Promoted from team leader to supervisor in 1987 for Aseptic Food Packaging

• Knowledge in Aseptic scraped surface heat exchangers, tubular and form-fill-seal packaging equipment

• Screened and interviewed applicants for general labor and technical positions. Achieved a low turn-over rate

• Trained, coached and evaluated staff enabling them to improve skills and achieve work objectives

• Achieved or exceeded production standards for 15 consecutive months

• Company was awarded the President’s Safety Award as the safest plant under the company umbrella

• Received the Award of Excellence for initiative and commitment to our Health and Safety Program

Education 1993-1996

Business Administration Diploma; Durham College of Applied Arts & Technology

Major: Human Resources Management

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