Alex Petrisis
Burlington,Canada
Summary
Production Manager with expertise in establishing industry-standard food and safety protocols. Proficient in root cause analysis, 5S implementation, and project management. Achievements include optimizing workflows to enhance productivity and minimize waste and downtime. Proven ability to align operational strategies with production team goals to fulfill business objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Aspire Bakeries
Ancaster, Canada
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operation of day-to-day operations.
- Created weekly and monthly reports detailing KPI's for production.
- Conducted root cause analysis for non-conformances and reported findings.
- Leaded hiring and training efforts, improving team dynamics.
- Increased throughput and reduced annual waste by 10%.
- Implemented cost-saving measures.
- Organized scheduling and staffing for 8 production lines in order to meet customer demands.
- Project managment for production and health and safety intitaives.
- Ensured adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines throughout facility.
Production Supervisor
Aspire Bakeries
Ancaster, Canada
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and policies.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Onboarded and trained new staff on GMP processes and procedures.
- Supervised a team of 40+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
QA Technician
Aspire Bakeries
Ancaster, Canada
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Conducted GMP and CCP checks and inspections.
- Ensured compliance through accurate documentation.
- Conducted root cause analysis for non-conformances and reported findings.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
Machine Operator
Aspire Bakeries
Brantford, Canada
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Operated production machinery ensuring quality and safety.
- Maintained clean work environment.
- Weight and load raw materials into machines according to specic formuals.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on production records.
Production Manager
Delta Dairy S.A./Vivartia
, Greece
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed 280 staff and led a 30+ line expansion.
- Project managment for installation and validation of new production equipment.
- Cultived greater communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
Control Room Operator
Delta Dairy S.A./Vivartia
, Greece
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Monitored full facility operations and managed CIP systems.
- Used SAP for operational efficiency.
Consultant/Sales Rep
Alteco
, Greece/Cyprus
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Supported Meat & Dairy industry clients needs.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Collaborated with company stakeholders to achieve clients production needs.
Education
B.A. - Business Management
TEI
Athens, Greece01.2004
B.Sc. - Food Manufacturing
TEI
Athens, Greece01.2000
High School Diploma -
St. Charles HWCDSB
Hamilton, ONSkills
- Project Management
- Health and Safety
- Production Scheduling
- Waste Reduction
- Continious Improvment
- Quality Control
- People Managment
- Team leadership
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Project Management
- KPI Data Management
- Root cause analysis
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Staff scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- HACCP
- Employee training
- Process Improvment
- OSHA compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Production line management
- Process Improvment
Certification
Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Timeline
Production Manager
Aspire Bakeries
01.2022 - 05.2025
Production Supervisor
Aspire Bakeries
09.2016 - 01.2022
QA Technician
Aspire Bakeries
12.2015 - 09.2016
Machine Operator
Aspire Bakeries
01.2015 - 12.2015
Production Manager
Delta Dairy S.A./Vivartia
01.2007 - 01.2013
Control Room Operator
Delta Dairy S.A./Vivartia
01.2005 - 01.2006
Consultant/Sales Rep
Alteco
01.2001 - 01.2002
B.A. - Business Management
TEI
B.Sc. - Food Manufacturing
TEI
High School Diploma -
St. Charles HWCDSB
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