Andrew Kowalchuk

• Worked in factory-laboratory settings, and implemented mathematical equations for building and weighing precise recipes for all products.
• Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation with the 5S Systems.
• Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Operated industrial blender, and sachet-bagging machines.
• Assisted with computer systems, warehouse replenishment, and workflow organization in the Distribution Centre.
• Complied with industry-standard Goods and Manufacturing Practices, along with filing of forms and paperwork.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Manufactured and weighed out hundreds of custom recipes with industrial volumes and mathematical precision.

• Personally responsible for the Safety Programme, and all safety meetings.
• In charge of inventory management, product deliveries biweekly, and rotation of all inventory.
• Handled and assisted in tasks such as payroll, scheduling and training.
• Adjusted and balanced labour costs, food costs, and salaried manager hours.
• Controlled and tracked sales projections, and actuals, versus required manpower to maintain productive shifts, all on an hourly basis.
• Was a shift-accountable executive manager for five straight hours a day, five days a week, for over 6 consecutive years.
• At one point had only one employee (Restaurant Manager) above me, and as many as 55-60 employees under me.

Assembled, sold, and delivered furniture to Sidney and Greater Victoria Area.

Started as dishwasher, worked up to line cook, and managed weekend breakfast shifts.

Came up with daily lunch specials.

Handled 2 separate paper routes.

Stocked shelves, assembled furniture, and warehouse cleanliness.