Brandy Baker
St Thomas,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor with a proven record in team management and operational oversight. Specializes in process improvement and staff development to enhance workflow efficiency and boost productivity. Demonstrates strong leadership and effective communication skills, delivering impactful solutions that drive team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Production
IMT Defense
Ingersoll, Canada
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely task completion
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to keep team efficiency and organize workflows
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a harmonious working environment
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members
- Conducted employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies, ensuring safe and legal operational environment
Supervisor, Production
Arvin Sango Canada
London, Canada
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensure production requirements are met to meet customer timelines.
- Planned and directed equipment and manpower use to maximize production efficiency.
- Facilitated training sessions to teach and coach individuals on best practices. Team Leaders for succession planning and enhancement of leadership knowledge and skills.
- Effectively build and foster teamwork within the department.
- Conducted employee evaluations to identify growth areas, enhancing workforce efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to ensure communication is maintained with employees.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance and challenges to senior management, highlighting key achievements.
Area Leader, Assembly
Presstran Industries
St.Thomas, Canada
12.2011 - 12.2022
- Ensured production met customer timelines through effective planning and resource allocation
- Coordinated personnel planning and overtime scheduling to optimize workforce efficiency
- Plan and direct the use of equipment and labor to achieve the most affective results
- Teach, coach and mentor Lead Hands for succession planning and enhancement of leadership knowledge and skills
- Built and fostered teamwork within department to enhance collaboration and performance
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members
- Monitor and complete required Layered Process Audits
Lead Hand, Assembly
Presstran Industries
St.Thomas, Canada
04.2013 - 05.2019
- Led team by example to ensure operators adhered to standardized work, maintained safety, and followed procedures, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Trained new operators using TWI training method, facilitating smoother onboarding and integration into the team
- Develop and maintain standard work documents
- Utilized practical problem-solving tools to address and prevent future quality issues, safeguarding product quality for customers
- Perform required Layered Process and Safety Audits
- Monitored and adjusted inventory balances regularly
- Updated and verified ADP entries for accuracy and compliance.
Team Leader, Polishing Department
Hanwha L&C Canada
London, Canada
05.2010 - 12.2011
Team Leader, Assembly
Presstran Industries
St.Thomas, Canada
01.2005 - 12.2009
Education
OSSD -
Parkside Collegiate Institute
St Thomas, ONSkills
- Team leadership
- Workflow optimization
- Safety regulation adherence
- Conflict resolution
- Production planning
- Decision making
- Team building
- Complex Problem-solving
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Workflow management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Department organization
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocols
- Employee motivation
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Performance evaluation
Accomplishments Certificates
- OSSD
- First Aid with CPR C and AED
- Certified Crane Trainer and Operator
Certification
- Certified Crane Trainer
- Certified in First Aid
- Certified Tugger Trainer
Timeline
Supervisor, Production
IMT Defense
01.2024 - 07.2024
Supervisor, Production
Arvin Sango Canada
12.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Hand, Assembly
Presstran Industries
04.2013 - 05.2019
Area Leader, Assembly
Presstran Industries
12.2011 - 12.2022
Team Leader, Polishing Department
Hanwha L&C Canada
05.2010 - 12.2011
Team Leader, Assembly
Presstran Industries
01.2005 - 12.2009
OSSD -
Parkside Collegiate Institute